Guide on DOST Junior Level Scholarships Qualifications
DOST JUNIOR LEVEL SCHOLARSHIPS – Here is a list of the qualifications in applying for the scholarship offers for 3rd year college students.
In the Philippines, among the most popular scholarship offers are those of the Department of Science and Technology’s. The scholarship programs of the state entity has helped countless Filipinos in finishing their tertiary education.
The DOST scholarship offers is most popular for two (2) things — sufficient allowances for the scholars and course priorities. There are priority courses under the DOST scholarship offers and in the case of the Junior Level Science Scholarships, these are centered on Science and Technology courses.
The Junior Level Science Scholarship aims to help 3rd year college students in finishing their studies. The benefits under the DOST scholarship for 3rd year college students include both allowances for regular academic year as well as during summer classes in case they are required by the curriculum.
Who are qualified to apply for the DOST Junior Level Scholarships? The list of qualifications vary depending on which program you wish to apply for.
MERIT Scholarship — “awarded to students with high aptitude in science and mathematics and are willing to pursue careers in the fields of science and technology”.
- natural-born Filipino citizen
- regular second year college male and female students enrolled in a DOST-SEI priority S&T course at identified universities in the Second Semester of AY 2022-2023
- must have a general weighted average of at least 83% or its equivalent and with no conditional or failing mark from the First Semester of First Year until the First Semester of Second Year in college, including in the midyear terms, if enrolled
- must be of good moral character and in good health
RA 7687 Scholarships — “scholarships to talented and deserving students whose families’ socio-economic status does not exceed the set cut-off values of certain indicators”.
- 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
- regular second year college male and female students enrolled in a DOST-SEI priority S&T course at identified universities in the Second Semester of AY 2022-2023
- must have a general weighted average of at least 83% or its equivalent and with no conditional or failing mark from the First Semester of First Year until the First Semester of Second Year in college, including in the midyear terms, if enrolled
- resident of the municipality as attested by the barangay for at least four (4) years
- must be of good moral character and in good health
RA 10612 Scholarships — “aims to strengthen the country’s science and technology education by fast-tracking graduates in the sciences, mathematics and engineering who shall teach science and mathematics in secondary schools throughout the country”.
- natural-born Filipino citizen
- regular second year college male and female students enrolled in a DOST-SEI priority S&T course at identified universities in the Second Semester of AY 2022-2023
- must have a general weighted average of at least 83% or its equivalent and with no conditional or failing mark from the First Semester of First Year until the First Semester of Second Year in college, including in the midyear terms, if enrolled
- must be of good moral character and in good health
If you are interested to apply for the scholarship offer, one of the necessary moves is to gather the DOST Scholarship requirements. There are specific documents needed for submission.
Make sure to submit your documents to DOST before June 5, 2023 should you wish to apply for the scholarship grant online.