CAR
TEST CENTERS
Abra, Apayao, Benguet,
Ifugao, Kalinga, Mt. Prov.
Region I Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur,
La Union, Pangasinan
Region II Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela,
Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino
Region III Aurora, Bataan, Bulacan,
Nueva Ecija, Pampanga,
Tarlac, Zambales
Region IV-A Batangas, Cavite, Laguna,
Quezon, Rizal
Region IV-B Marinduque, Occidental
Mindoro, Oriental Mindoro,
Palawan, Romblon
Region V Albay, Camarines Norte,
Camarines Sur,
Catanduanes,
Masbate, Sorsogon
Region VI Aklan, Antique, Capiz,
Guimaras, Iloilo,
Negros Occidental
Region VII Bohol, Cebu, Siquijor,
Negros Oriental
Region VIII Biliran, Eastern Samar,
Leyte, Northern Samar,
Southern Leyte,
Western Samar
Region IX Isabela City (Basilan),
Zamboanga del Norte,
Zamboanga del Sur,
Zamboanga Sibugay
Region X Bukidnon, Camiguin,
Misamis Occidental,
Misamis Oriental,
Lanao del Norte
CARAGA Agusan del Norte,
Agusan del Sur, Dinagat
Islands, Surigao del Norte,
Surigao del Sur
DOST REGIONAL
OFFICES
DOSTCAR
BSU Campus, La Trinidad, Benguet
Tel. No. (74) 422-0979
Fax. No. (74) 422-2214
DOST R.O. 1
DMMMSU-MLU Campus
San Fernando City, La Union
Telefax No. (72) 888-3399, 700-2372
DOST R.O. 2
Regional Government Center
Carig Sur, Tuguegarao, Cagayan
Tel No. (78) 304-3426
Fax No. (78) 846-7241, 604-8654
DOST R.O. 3
Diosdado Macapagal, Gov.t Center
Maimpis, City of San Fernando,
Pampanga
Tel. No. (45) 455-2348
Fax No. (45) 455-0800
DOST R.O. 4-A
Jamboree Rd., Brgy. Timugan,
Los Baos, Laguna
Telefax: (49) 536-4894
DOST R.O. 4-B
DOST Compound, Gen. Santos
Avenue, Bicutan, Taguig City
Tel. No. (02) 837-2071 loc. 2093
DOST R.O. 5
Regional Center Site
Rawis, Legaspi City
Telefax No. (52) 482-0534
DOST R.O. 6
Magsaysay Village, La Paz
Iloilo City
Tel No. (33) 320-0093
Fax No. (33) 320-0908, 508-7183
DOST R.O. 7
The Lahug S&T Complex
Sudlon, Cebu City
Telefax No. (32) 418-9055
DOST R.O. 8
Government Center, Candahug
Palo, Leyte
Tel. No. (53) 323-5252, 323-7111
Fax No. (53) 323-7110
DOST R.O. 9
Pettit Barracks, Zamboanga City
Tel No. (62) 991-1024
Fax No. (62) 992-1114
DOST R.O. 10
J.R. Borja Memorial, Compound,
Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City
Tel No. (88) 858-6790
Fax No. (88) 858-3931
DOSTCARAGA
CSU Campus, Ampayon, Butuan City
Tel No. (85) 341-9551
Fax No. (85) 342-5684
Region XI
TEST CENTERS
Davao del Norte,
Davao del Sur,
DOST REGIONAL
OFFICES
DOST R.O. 11
Davao Medical Center Comp., Cor.
RA 7687
Republic Act No. 7687, also known as the Science and
Davao Occidental, Friendship and Dumanlas Rds. Technology Scholarship Act of 1994, provides for
Davao Oriental, Bajada, Davao City
Compostela Valley Tel No. (82) 221-5428
scholarships to talented and deserving students whose
Fax No. (82) 221-5295 families socio-economic status do not exceed the set cut-off
values of certain indicators. Qualifiers must pursue priority
Region XII Cotabato City, North Cotabato, DOST R.O. 12 fields of study in the basic sciences, engineering, other applied
South Cotabato, Sultan LTP Compound, Cotabato City
Kudarat, Sarangani Tel No. (64) 421-6908 sciences, and science and mathematics teaching.
Fax No. (64) 221-5295
ARMM Basilan Province, DOST-ARMM
Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao, ORG Complex, Cotabato City
Sulu, Tawi-Tawi Tel No. (64) 390-1454, (64) 552-0263
Fax No. (64) 421-1975, (64) 421-8183
MERIT
The DOST-SEI Merit Scholarship Program, formerly known as
the NSDB or NSTA Scholarship under RA No. 2067, is
NCR Metro Manila
awarded to students with high aptitude in science and
mathematics and are willing to pursue careers in the fields of
science and technology.
D. Examination Coverage Securing / Filing Application
This scholarship examination is designed to measure abilities that determine The application form can be obtained at the Science Education Institute,
academic and professional success in science, technology, engineering, and 2nd Level, Science Heritage Bldg., DOST Cmpd., General Santos Ave.,
mathematics. The test includes the following domains: Logical Reasoning, English,
Bicutan, Taguig City, Metro Manila; DOST Regional Offices; Provincial
Science, Mathematics, Mechanical-Technical and a Self-Inventory part.
Science and Technology Centers (PSTC) or Offices of the Congressmen
and Senators. It can be downloaded at www.sei.dost.gov.ph.
E. Selection Criteria
Accomplished form can be filed at the Science Education Institute, or
The awardees shall be selected on the basis of their performance in the 2018 S&T
Scholarship Examination.
DOST Regional Office/PSTC nearest the applicants school or home
address.
F. Final Selection
Deadline for Filing of Application:
The list of awardees as approved and announced by the DOST Secretary is final and
unappealable. August 25, 2017
Date of Examination:
G. Terms and Conditions October 15, 2017
a) An awardee must seek admission and enroll at any of the following:
a.1 State universities and colleges.
a.2 Tertiary institutions identified as Centers of Excellence or Centers of The Test Permit shall be mailed to the applicant/s or school principal for
Development by CHED or Level III accredited by FAAP for the priority S&T distribution to the applicants. In case the test permit is not received within
courses. the week before the examination day, the applicant may inquire from the
a.3 DOST-SEI identified network institutions. DOST Regional Office / PSTC and check the nearest designated test
He/She should pass the qualifying examination for admission to the center a day before the examination.
university where he/she plans to enroll in.
b) 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.
c) After signing the Scholarship Agreement, the awardees name shall be included in JOSETTE T. BIYO
the lists of scholars needing clearance from DOST-SEI forwarded to the Director
appropriate government agency/ies for tracking purposes.
d) An awardee shall maintain the grade requirements of the scholarship.
e) In case of a scholarship qualifier who comes from the non-STEM strand class, he/
she may avail of the scholarship as long as he/she is admitted in any of the
priority S&T course in an accredited university.
f) In the event that the non-STEM strand scholarship qualifier is required to take
back core-Science/Mathematics subject/s in the STEM strand, he/she shall be Department of Science and Technology
advised to defer the DOST-SEI scholarship while being enrolled in said subject/s; SCIENCE EDUCATION INSTITUTE
new deferment policy shall apply. 1st and 2nd Levels, Science Heritage Bldg.,
DOST Compound, General Santos Ave., Bicutan, Taguig City
Contact nos. (02) 839-0083, (02) 837-1333, 837-2071 loc. 2382
www.sei.dost.gov.ph
 A. General Criteria of Eligibility RA 7687 MERIT

S&T Priority Courses natural-born Filipino citizen;

poor, talented and deserving student who belongs to a family whose socio-economic
status does not exceed the set values of certain indicators;

Aeronautical Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Agribusiness Management
Agriculture
Agricultural Biotechnology 1
Agricultural Chemistry
Electronics and Communications
Agricultural Economics
Engineering/Electronics Engineering
Agricultural Engineering
Agricultural Technology
Agricultural and Biosystems
Engineering
Applied Mathematics
Applied Physics
Applied Statistics
Animal Science
Biochemistry
Biology
Industrial Management Engineering-
Ceramics Engineering
Chemistry with Applied Computer
Systems
Chemistry with Materials Science
and Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Civil Engineering1
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Environmental Science
Fisheries
Food Technology
Forestry
Geology
Geodetic Engineering
Geothermal Engineering
Industrial Design
Industrial Engineering
Information Technology2
Industrial Pharmacy
Information System
Information Technology
Information Technology Systems
Instrumentation and Control
Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering-
Management-Biomedical
Engineering2
Manufacturing Engineering-
Management-Mechatronics and
Robotics2
Manufacturing Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mathematics
Mathematics Teaching
Mathematics and Science Teaching
Marine Biology
Marine Science
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronics Engineering
Medical Technology
Metallurgical Engineering
Meteorology
Microbiology
Mining Engineering
Molecular Biology and
member of the top five percent (5%) of the Non-STEM strand senior high school
Biotechnology
graduating class; or
Nutrition member of the STEM strand senior high school graduating class;
resident of the municipality for the last 4 years as attested by the barangay chairman;
Nutrition and Dietetics of good moral character and in good health; and
qualifier of the 2018 S&T Scholarship Examination
Pharmacy (4-year program) B. Scholarship Privileges
P10,000.00/semester P10,000.00/semester
Tuition and other school fees
or P8,000.00/trimester or P8,000.00/trimester
Book Allowance P10,000.00/year P10,000.00/year
Pharmacy major in Clinical
Pharmacy (5-year program) MS/PE uniform (1st Semester of First Year only) P1,000.00 P1,000.00
Group Insurance Premium Premium
Packaging Engineering Transportation Allowance
1 economy-class roundtrip fare 1 economy-class roundtrip fare
(for those studying outside of home province)
Physics Monthly Living Allowance Full P6,000.00/mo.
For BS Physics / Applied Physics / Physics Teaching /Geology / Mining Engg/ P6,000.00/mo. Partial P4,150.00/mo.
Applied Physics with Applied Agriculture / Fisheries Special P3,825.00/mo.
Computer System
Full P5,000.00/mo.
Applied Physics with Materials Other DOST-SEI priority courses P5,000.00/mo. Partial P3,400.00/mo.
Science and Engineering Special P3,200.00/mo.
Summer Allowance (if required per curriculum)
Petroleum Engineering Tuition and other school fees P1,500.00 P1,500.00
Book Allowance P500.00 (to submit O.R.) P500.00 (to submit O.R.)
Psychology3
Monthly Allowance 2 months 2 months
Public Health Post graduation clothing allowance P1,000.00 P1,000.00 (full scholars only)
Science Teaching (Biology, C. Items to be Submitted
Chemistry, Physics and Physical Form A: Personal Information
Science) Form B: Household Information Questionnaire
Statistics Form C: Certificate of Good Moral Character
Form D-1: Certification that applicant belongs to the senior high school STEM strand
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine class
Form D-2: Certification that applicant belongs to the upper 5% of the NON-STEM
strand senior high school graduating class
1at UP System only Form E: Statement of applicant that he/she has not taken any previous DOST-SEI
Undergraduate Scholarship Examination and any undergraduate units or
post secondary course
2at DLSU only
Form F: Statement of parent that applicant has no pending application as immigrant
to any other country
3BS Program Form G: Certificate of Residency
Two recent (1x1) pictures
Photocopy of Birth Certificate

Study Placement Return of Service Condition Parent/s 2016 Income Tax Return / W2 / Employment Contract for OFW / BIR Cert. of
Exemption from Filing of ITR / Brgy. Cert. of Indigency

Electric bill for 3 consecutive months in 2017

State Universities and Colleges (SUC)
CHED identified Centers of Excellence (COE) or Centers of
Development (COD) for the priority S&T courses.
Institutions with FAAP Level III Accreditation
Upon completion of the S&T course, the scholar-graduate shall
render service in the country preferably along his/her field of
specialization on a full-time basis for a minimum period equivalent
to the length of time he/she enjoyed the scholarship.
Non-refundable test fee of P200.00
They should send postal money order instead of cash when mailing applications.
The payee of the money order should be SCIENCE EDUCATION INSTITUTE.
SEI can only accept cash, postal money orders, telegraphic transfer, certified
cashiers and managers checks. PERSONAL CHECKS ARE NOT
ACCEPTABLE.