Priority Fields of Study

Documentary Requirements
ASTHRDP-NSC

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) announces the availability of scholarships for Masters and Doctorate degrees in priority S&T areas through the implementation of the Accelerated Science and Technology Human Resource Development Program.

Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resources Biological Sciences Biotechnology Chemical Sciences Earth, Atmospheric and Space Sciences Environmental Sciences Fisheries and Marine Science Health and Pharmaceutical Sciences Information and Communication Technology Materials Science and Nanotechnology Pure and Applied Mathematics Pure and Applied Physics

Information Sheet/ Application Form can be downloaded at www.sei.dost.gov.ph or thru the websites of the NSC Member Universities.

Birth Certificate (Photocopy) Certified

True Copy Transcript of Records

of

the

Official

Endorsement from two former professors

in college or from two former professors in the Masters program for applicants pursuing PhD program
If employed, must be recommended by the

Study Placement
National Science Consortium (NSC) Member-Universities: ADMU, CLSU, DLSU, MSU-IIT, UP Diliman, UP Los Baos, UP Manila, UP Visayas, UST, VSU

head of agency and secure permission to take a leave of absence while on scholarship
Medical Certificate as to health status from

Goals

a licensed License No.

physician

indicating

PRC

To help improve the countrys global competitiveness and capability to innovate through Science and Technology (S&T). To accelerate the production of high-level human resources needed for Research & Development (R&D) in S&T

Valid NBI Clearance Letter of Admission which should include

the evaluation sheet and program of study. Completed application and other documentary requirements may be submitted personally or by mail at the office of the ASTHRDP Project Leader of the desired NSC member-universities on or before the following dates:

Criteria for Eligibility

An applicant must:

Types of Graduate Scholarships Available

I. M/MA/MS/PhD Program

II. Thesis/Dissertation Grant Support for DOST R&D priority areas

be a Filipino citizen; not be more than 45 years old at the time of application; be in good health condition; pass the admission requirements for graduate studies at any of the NSC member-universities ; and pass the interview and other screening procedures.

Deadline of Submission of Application

First Semester AY 2013-2014

April 19, 2013

Second Semester AY 2013-2014

September 6, 2013

Scholarship Privileges for AY 2013-2014 MS ()

Tuition & other school fees Stipend Book Allow. Transportation Allowance* Group Insurance Thesis/ Dissertation Actual 17,000/mo. 10,000/yr 10,000/AY 500/yr 30,000 25,000/mo. 10,000/yr 10,000/AY 500/yr 60,000

6.

PhD ()

Refund of scholarship grant with interest shall be required of the scholar for non-completion of his/her graduate program and failure to comply with the service obligation.

MARIO G. MONTEJO Secretary, DOST

Submit Accomplished Application Form/ Documents to any of the Following NSC Member Universities:
1. ADMU Ms. Arianne Ferrer Ms. Joannie Jaranilla School of Science and Engineering Loyola Heights, Quezon City Contact No.: 426-5985 www.admu.edu.ph sci-eng@admu.edu.ph 6. UP Los Baos Ms. Mannilyn Remigio Mr. Zosimo Dimaculangan Graduate School Los Baos, Laguna Contact No.: 536-2310 www.uplb.edu.ph gradschool@uplb.edu.ph 7. UP Manila Mr. Phillip Celestial College of Public Health Manila Contact No.: 524-2703 www.officialweb.upm.edu.ph

* Given only to those who will study outside their home province

Incentive
The remaining stipends shall be given to a scholar who completes his/her degree earlier than the prescribed period of study.

Terms of the ASTHRDP Scholarship Award

1. The scholarship award shall be for full-time graduate studies for the completion of a Masters/PhD degree in any of the DOST identified priority fields. The scholar must not be employed or practicing his/her profession while on scholarship; he/she must secure approval for official leave of absence, if employed. The awardee shall Agreement with DOST. execute a Scholarship

2. CLSU Ms. Loida Gurion Institute of Graduate Studies Science City of Muoz, Nueva Ecija Contact No.: 456-5186 www.clsu.edu.ph clsu_igs2003@yahoo.com 3. DLSU Ms. Lina D. Abanilla College of Science Taft Avenue, Manila Contact No.: 524-0451 www.dlsu.edu.ph cosdean@dlsu.edu.ph 4. MSU-IIT Ms. Lalaine Orbe College of Science and Mathematics A. Bonifacio Ave., Tibanga, Iligan City Contact No.: 221-4068 www.msuiit.edu.ph csm.dean@g.msuiit.edu.ph 5. UP Diliman Ms. Arlene Boro College of Science Diliman Quezon City Contact No.: 981-8500 loc. 3801 www.upd.edu.ph upd.csdean@gmail.com

2.

8. UP Visayas Ms. Elsa Rivera College of Arts and Sciences Miag-ao, Iloilo Contact No.: 513-8773 www.upv.edu.ph deansoffice_casupv@yahoo.com 9. UST Ms. Florinda S. Esguerra College of Science Espaa, Manila Contact No.: 731-5728 www.ust.edu.ph science@mnl.ust.edu.ph

3. 4.

Evaluation of the academic performance of the scholar based on established policies shall be done to determine the scholarship status every semester or term. A service obligation to be rendered in the Philippines shall be required of the scholar after finishing the MS/PhD degree, i.e. one year for every year of scholarship.

5.

10. VSU Ms. Angie Poliquit College of Agriculture Baybay, Leyte Contact No.: 536-7107 www.vsu.edu.ph dean.agscience@gmail.com

SCIENCE EDUCATION INSTITUTE Department of Science and Technology Gen. Santos Ave., Bicutan, Taguig City DOST-SEI Scholarships Tel. No. 837-1333 www.sei.dost.gov.ph