SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Regional Alliance of Universities for National Development

The project addresses the need to expand the delivering higher education institutions for the DOST-SEI graduate scholarships in STEM courses including science and mathematics education. It also aims to provide the S&T professionals in the regions opportunities and access to advanced degree studies in universities with approximately the high quality of education. This is one strategy in addressing the call of the administration to reach out and support the higher education institutions in the provinces that need to be strengthened in terms of developing human resource capabilities in order to offer quality STEM courses

To strengthen the faculty profile of universities in the provinces by providing graduate scholarships to its teachers who will eventually spur the research and development activities in the regions;

Train high-level human resources needed for S&T activities in the regions/provinces who will contribute to the country's global competitiveness and economic development

Provide opportunities to talented and deserving S&T professionals in the provinces to pursue advanced degrees in STEM priority fields

STRAND

UNIVERSITIES

STRAND 1

The program shall strengthen the faculty profile of the university by granting graduate scholarships to its faculty in identified fields where the university will niche.

Palawan State University

Palawan State University

University of San Agustin

University of San Agustin

STRAND 2

Batangas State University

Batangas State University

Cebu Normal University

Cebu Normal University

Central Mindanao University (CMU)

Central Mindanao University

De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute (DLSMHSI)

De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute

Mindanao State University-Marawi (MSU-Marawi)

Mindanao State University-Marawi

Mindanao State University-Naawan (MSU-Naawan)

Mindanao State University-Naawan

Nueva Vizcaya State University (NVSU)

Nueva Vizcaya State University

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis University

University of Southeastern Philippines (USEP)

University of Southeastern Philippines (USEP)

University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines-Cagayan de Oro City (USTP-CDO)

University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines-Cagayan de Oro City (USTP-CDO)

This STRAND component shall provide scholarships for master’s and/or doctoral in identified STEM degrees in identified universities as long as they strictly comply with the policies and standards on graduate education per existing CHED issuances. Moreover, the Program shall strengthen the faculty profile of a STRAND 2 university by granting graduate scholarships to its faculty members in identified STEM where it will niche.

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CRITERIA OF

ELIGIBILITY

Must be a Filipino citizen;

not be more than 50 years old at the time of application;

be in good health condition and of good moral character;

For STRAND 1 faculty-applicants: must seek admission in any of the member-universities of the ASTHRDP-NSC or the ERDT Consortium or the CBPSME-NCGSME or in a foreign university.

For STRAND 2 applicants: pass the admission requirements for graduate studies in any of the STRAND 2 universities;

be in good health condition and of good moral character;

WHO ELSE MAY APPLY?

PhD graduate in a priority S&T program (scholar or non-scholar) who intends to pursue a second PhD degree.

MS/PhD non-scholar graduate (not S&T related) who intends to pursue a second MS/PhD degree.

WHO MAY NO LONGER APPLY?

PhD graduate (scholar or non-scholar) who intends to pursue another MS degree program.

MS graduate in a priority S&T program (scholar or non-scholar) who intends to pursue a second MS degree.

DOCUMENTARY

REQUIREMENTS

  • Accomplished STRAND Information Sheet
  • Birth Certificate (Photocopy)
  • Certified True Copy of the Official Transcript of Record
  • Endorsement:
    • Master’s — from two (2) former college professors.
    • Doctoral — from two (2) former professors in the Master’s Program.
  • If employed:
    • Recommendation from employer or head of agency
    • Form 2A — Certificate of Employment and Permit to Study
    • Form 2B — Certificate of DepEd Employment and Permit to Study (for DepEd employees only)
  • Form A — Career Plans
  • Form B — Research Plans
  • Form C — Certification of Health Status
  • Valid NBI Clearance
  • Letter of Admission with Regular status from the Program Head of the accepting institution; should include the evaluation sheet
  • Approved Program of Study
    • Additional Requirements for Lateral Applicants
    • Certification from the university indicating the following:
      • Number of graduate units required in the program
      • Number of graduate units already earned with corresponding grades

SCHOLARSHIP PRIVILEGES

PRIVILEGES

Tuition & Fees

Actual

Stipend

30,000/mo.

Materials Allowance

20,000/AY

Transport Allowance*

1 actual economy class roundtrip fare/AY

Insurance

Premium

Thesis/Dissertation & Research Fund

Thesis/Dissertation

60,000

Research Grant

114,000

Dissemination Grant

75,000

Mentor’s Fee

36,000

*Given only to those who will study outside their home province; on reimbursement basis.

**Must be applied by the scholar, subject to evaluation and approval. Grant approved is subject to liquidation.

WHERE TO OBTAIN AND

SUBMIT APPLICATION FORMS?

DEADLINE

SELECTION OF AWARDEES

1

Evaluation of accomplished application form and requirements by the University.

2

Validation and selection of qualifiers by SEI.

3

Approval of the list of awardees by the DOST Secretary. The list of awardees approved by the DOST Secretary is final and unappealable.

Additional Process for DepEd Teacher-Applicants:

1.

DOST-SEI endorses to DepEd the list of potential qualifiers who are teaching and non-teaching personnel of DepEd with at least five (5) years in the service and at least very satisfactory performance rating for the last two years per DepEd D.O 68 s.2009.

2.

DepEd issues potential qualifier Certification re-Permit to go on Leave with Compensation.

3.

DepEd endorses to DOST-SEI the list of qualified DepEd Teachers and non-teaching personnel for final approval of the DOST Secretary.

TERMS OF SCHOLARSHIP

  1. The scholarship award shall be for full-time graduate studies to ensure on-time completion of Master’s/Doctoral degree in any of the DOST-identified priority fields.
  2. 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.
  3. The awardee shall execute a Scholarship Agreement with DOST-SEI and the Training Institution.
  4. The academic performance of the scholar shall be evaluated every school term based on established policies to determine his/her scholarship status.
  5. A service obligation to be rendered in the Philippines on a full-time basis shall be required of the scholar after he/she finishes the Master’s/Doctoral degree, i.e., one year service for every year of scholarship.
  6. Refund of scholarship grant with interest shall be required of the scholar for non-completion of his/her graduate program or failure to comply with the service obligation.