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DOST Scholarship Requirements and Exam Coverage

Know the eligibility requirements and where to get application form if you want to apply for the DOST – SEI scholarship program for undergraduates.

Being a DOST scholar is an honor and privilege that select Filipino students will enjoy. Monthly stipend, tuition benefit, book allowance and more awaits scholarship awardees.

dost scholarship requirements

Info on this post updated June 5, 2019.

GENERAL ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

  1. Natural-born Filipino citizen;
  2. Poor, talented and deserving student who belongs to a family whose socio- economic status does not exceed the set values of certain indicators (for RA 7687 applicants only, not applicable to SEI-Merit scholarship applicants).
  3. Member of the STEM Strand senior high school graduating class; OR
    Member of the top five percent (5%) of the Non-STEM Strand senior high school graduating class;
  4. Resident of the municipality for the last 4 years as attested by the barangay chairman (for RA 7687 applicants only, not applicable to SEI-Merit scholarship applicants);
  5. Of good moral character and in good health;
  6. and Qualifier of the 2020 S&T Scholarship Examination

IMPORTANT: The following ARE DISQUALIFIED from applying in DOST Scholarship:

  • You have earned units in any post-secondary or undergraduate course;
  • You have previously taken a DOST-SEI Scholarship Examination;
  • You have applied for immigrant status in the USA or any other country.

Scholarship Requirements

  1. a) An awardee must seek admission and enroll at any of the:

a.1 State universities and colleges.

a.2 CHED identified Centers of Excellence (COE) or Centers of Development (COD) for the S&T programs covered under the DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarships

a.3 Institutions with FAAP Level III Accreditation

You must also pass the qualifying examination for admission to the university where you plan to enroll in.

For select courses that are only for UP System, ADMU, or DLSU study placement, you must have passed the respective college entrance exam.

Find out here the allowed degrees in DOST scholarship program for undergraduate.

2. An awardee shall comply with the terms of the Scholarship Agreement to be entered into between himself/ herself, parents or legal guardian and the DOST-SEI.

3. After signing the Scholarship Agreement, the awardee’s name shall be included in the lists of scholars needing clearance from DOST-SEI forwarded to the appropriate government agency/ies for tracking purposes.

4.  An awardee shall maintain the grade requirements of the scholarship.

5.  Scholarship qualifiers who come from the non-STEM Strand, may avail of the scholarship effective the First Semester of AY 2020-2021 as long as they are admitted in any of the S&T programs covered under the DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarships in a university that meets the study placement requirement.

The awardees shall be selected on the basis of their performance in the 2020 S&T Undergraduate Scholarship Examination.

Where to get DOST scholarship application form?

Applicants can download the application form from these websites of DOST www.sei.dost.gov.ph. Or you can also visit the Science Education Institute, 2nd Level, Science Heritage Bldg., DOST Compound, General Santos Ave., Bicutan, Taguig City, Metro Manila.

If you reside in the provinces, you can visit any DOST Regional Offices, Provincial Science and Technology Centers (PSTC), or at the Offices of the Congressmen and Senators and request the form from said offices.

The duly filled up form can be filed at the Science Education Institute, or DOST Regional Office / PSTC nearest the applicant’s school or home address.

DOST Examination Coverage

Once you have submitted all required documents and papers, your application will be evaluated. For those who will pass the evaluation, you will receive a mail detailing the exam venue and schedule along with your Test Permit. Or the DOST Test Permit may be mailed to the school principal for distribution to qualified test-takers.

The DOST scholarship examination for 2020 is designed to measure abilities that determine academic and professional success in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The test includes the following domains: Logical Reasoning, Science, Mathematics, English, Mechanical-Technical and a Self-Inventory.

Take note of the application deadline and exam schedule for 2020 DOST Scholarships.

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  1. How about sa senior high school,do u have scholarship program for them,my daughter is on top two last year grade 10,and now she studied at Lyceum of the Philppines University.. Thank you and godbless

  2. My daughter graduated and on top 2 over all ,and now she is on grade 11,she studied now at LPU in Batangas.do you have any scholarship program on grade 12?thank you and godbless

    • Hi Rodelyn,

      The DOST Scholarship program is only for those entering Tertiary Education. You may try to inquire about open scholarship programs in your daughter’s school’s student affairs department. Thanks.

  3. Hi. Is there any chance that I can also get a Scholarship evetho my course is not science or math related?. Coz I’m an grade 12 ABM student and not STEM. so I am planning to take BS Accountancy in college. So is there any scholarship available.? I hope I can get a respond. Thanks

    • DOST scholarships are only offered for those taking up Science/Math related courses. You may try to look for other organizations offering college scholarships for Management related courses.

  5. Good day. I am from Basilan and we were quite confused whether Psychology is included in the scholarship and in the brochure, it is indeed covered. Hoping for further clarification.

    • Hi Nur,
      You can check the OFFICIAL SEI DOST handbook, Page 25: http://www.sei.dost.gov.ph/images/ts/schhandbook2015.pdf
      Psychology is not included as priority course. But to be 100% sure if it is included or not for 2018 academic year, call or visit the DOST office nearest you, as they may have updated their list of priority courses.

      UPDATE August 30, 2017: We coordinated with a staff of SEI and Pyschology is now included, see full list of priority courses for 2018. You may also call up the Science Education Institute at these contact numbers (02) 839-0083, (02) 837-1333, 837-2071 local 2382.

  6. How about my sister who stop in their mid year in college due to financial problem. can they apply for this scholar?

    • Hi. Ask ko lang po kung pwede po ako magavail ng DOST scholarship kahit na huminto ako sa pag-aaral? Naka3 semesters po ako. Nagstop ako 2nd year College Level po. I hope to get your response as soon as possible.

  8. Good day. Is the dost scholarship are still open in the 2018 – 2019 a/y? i’m a 3rd year college student taking secondary education major in math. I’m looking forward for your response. thank you.

    • Hi Jaybon, DOST scholarships is available every academic year, but those who have earned credits in an undergraduate course are not qualified for the DOST scholarship.

  9. Hello.. Just wanna kung pwede pa ba ako maka avail ng Scholarship na to kung 1st year college na ako?? at never pa ako nakatake ng DOST scholarship last year?

  10. Hi 3rd high school po ako. Possible po bang makapag apply ako ng scholarship sa DOST.

  11. Good day po! I am a grade 12 STEM student now na balak po mag-apply for this kind of scholarship para sa college. Ang kukunin ko pong course is Clinical Pharmacy. Ask ko lang po kung saan po ako magtatake ng exam? Under po ba ng CHED yung papasukan kong school na MCU sa college? And Tumatanggap po ba sila ng DOST program? Doon ko po kasi balak mag-aral kapag nakapasa po ako rito. And saan po ako mageexam para sa DOST And saan ipapasa yung application form? Near manila po sana kasi Malabon po ako nakatira. Thank you po and godbless.

  12. Hii is this scholarship still available?? I’m a Humanities and social sciences student grade 12

  14. Good day madam..Im a grade 12 ryt now..Graduating this coming march or april..I just wanna ask for dost scholar..Elecrical enginering is my course

  16. Good day po can I ask if mayroon po ba kayong reviewer para mapag aralan ko naman ng maaga .salamat
    Incoming third year napo ako.

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