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Path in Science and Technology

DR. ZENAIDA P. HR LAIDAN Regional Director, DOST XII

DOST MANDATES

Provide central direction, leadership and coordination of all scientific and technological efforts in the country.

Formulate S&T policies, programs, and projects in support of national development priorities.

DOST-XII shall endeavor to enhance and upgrade competitive capabilities and commercial strength of people through adoption of integrated agriculture-based industry cluster propelled by conscious efforts to pump-prime SMEs through management and creation of appropriate technologies. Thus, it shall lead to the advancement of science and technology towards the utilization of appropriate superior technologies to a level of competitive advantage for regional growth, peace and sustainable development.

DOST MISSION

An excellent provider of new knowledge and useful innovations, competent human resources and quality S & T services that uplift the socio economic well being of the Filipino people and ensure sustainability for future generations.

DOST VISION

President Benigno Simeon Aquino III in his State of the Nation Address on July 25, 2011

DOST-PSHS SYSTEM SCHOLARSHIP

The DOST-Philippine Science High School System is mandated to offer on a free scholarship basis a secondary course with special emphasis on subjects pertaining to the sciences with the end in view of preparing its students for a science career (Sec. 2, RA 3661).

PSHS Scholarship Privileges

•Free tuition fee

•Free loan of text books

•Monthly stipend

Criteria for Eligibility for PSHS Scholarship

A graduating elementary pupil from a duly recognized school by the Department of Education, who meets the following criteria, is eligible to apply for the PSHS National Competitive Examination (NCE). He/She must:

1. belong to the upper 10% of the graduating class as certified by the School Principal, or have special aptitude in science and math as supported by the report card and letter of recommendation;

Criteria for Eligibility for PSHS Scholarship

2. be a Filipino citizen with no pending application as immigrant to any foreign country; not be more than 15 years of age by June 30, ___________; (year of application)

3. be in good health and fit to undergo rigorous academic program;

4. be of good moral character; and

5. not have taken the PSHS NCE previously.

PSHS Scholarship Requirements

1. Fully accomplished Application Form in duplicate copies

2. Two (2) identical recent 1x1 ID pictures

3. Non-refundable test fee – for private schools –P100

for public schools –Free

4. Copy of report card (Grade V or 1st grading in Grade VI) and letter of

recommendation if the applicant does not belong to the upper 10% of

the current graduating class.

PSHS Scholarship Screening Process

•Only one test, a Scholastic Aptitude Test (known as National Competitive Examination) will be administered which is designed to measure Scientific Ability, Quantitative Ability, Abstract Reasoning and Verbal.

How to apply for the PSHS scholarship?

• Secure application forms.

• Submit duly accomplished application forms with documentary requirements and corresponding test fee to DOST XII Regional Office, ORG Compound, Cotabato City or to any of the nearest Provincial Science and Technology Centers (PSTCs).

Where to Submit the Application?

• Department of Science and Technology Regional Office No. XII, ORG Compound, Cotabato City

• Provincial Science and Technology Centers (PSTC) – PSTC-General Santos City, Brgy. Hall Compound, Calumpang, General Santos City

– PSTC-South Cotabato, Door 6, ACEPAL Bldg., Alunan Avenue, Koronadal City, South Cotabato

– PSTC-Sultan Kudarat, 2/F MERVIC Bldg., Tacurong City, Sultan Kudarat

– PSTC-North Cotabato, Door 4, R&E Bldg., Alim St., Kidapawan City, North Cotabato

DOST-SEI Scholarships

• UNDERGRADUATE SHOLARSHIPS – DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarship – RA 7687

– DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarship – Merit

• GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS – Accelerated Science and Technology Human Resource Development Program (ASTHRDP)

– Engineering Research and Development for Technology (ERDT)

– Accelerated Science and Technology Human Resource Development Program (ASTHRDP) – Science Education Consortium

– Accelerated Science and Technology Human Resource Development Program (ASTHRDP) – Science Education

DOST-SEI UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS

The Department of Science and Technology – Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) offers two (2) scholarship programs for undergraduates: the RA 7687 and Merit Scholarships.

Republic Act No. 7687

– Also known as the Science and Technology Scholarship Act of 1994

– An act instituting a science and technology scholarship program and other purposes

The RA 7687 scholarship is awarded to qualified applicants to talented and deserving students whose families' socio-economic status do not exceed the set cut-off values of certain indicators.

Qualifiers must pursue priority fields of study in the basic sciences, engineering, other applied sciences and science and mathematics teaching.

DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarship – RA 7687


BACHELOR OF SCIENCE COURSES

•Agriculture •Agricultural Biotechnology * •Agricultural Chemistry •Agricultural Eng’g. •Agricultural and Biosystems Eng’g.* •Applied Mathematics •Applied Physics •Biochemistry •Biology •Ceramics Eng’g. •Chem w/ Applied Comp. System •Chem w/ Materials Sci. & Eng'g. •Chemical Eng’g. •Chemistry

•Civil Eng’g. * •Computer Eng’g. •Computer Science •Electrical Eng’g. •Electronics & Communications Eng'g. •Environmental Science •Fisheries •Food Technology •Forestry •Geology •Geodetic Eng’g. •Industrial Eng’g.

•Industrial Management Eng’g-IT ** •Information Technology •Manufacturing Eng’g Management-Biomedical Eng’g ** •Manufacturing Eng’g Management- Mechatronics & Robotics ** •Manufacturing Eng’g. •Materials Eng’g. •Mathematics •Mathematics Teaching •Mechanical Eng’g. •Metallurgical Eng’g.

•Mining Eng’g. •Molecular Biology & Biotechnology •Physics •Applied Physics w/ Applied Comp.System •Applied Physics w/ Materials Sci. & Eng'g. •Science Teaching (Bio, Chem, Physics, Physical Science) •Statistics

* at UP System only ** at DLSU only


BACHELOR OF SCIENCE COURSES

The DOST-SEI Merit Scholarship Program, formerly known as the NSDB or NSTA Scholarship, begun in 1958.

The Merit Scholarship, on the other hand, is awarded to qualified applicants regardless of their families’ socio-economic status.

Merit scholars pursue priority courses in the basic sciences, engineering, other applied sciences and science and mathematics teaching at identified universities.

DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarship – Merit

INSTITUTIONS BASIC SCIENCES APPLIED SCIENCES

1. Adamson Univ. 2. Aquinas Univ. 3. Ateneo de Davao Univ. 4. Ateneo de Manila Univ. 5. Batangas State U 6. Bulacan State U 7. Cagayan State U 8. Central Phil. Univ. 9. Cebu Inst. of Tech. - Univ.

Chemistry Chem, Math, Physics

ChE, IE, CoE, EE, CerE, ME, ECE CoE ME, EE,ChE CS, ECE, CoE, Environmental Science,Chem w/ ACS, Chem w/ MSE, App. Phys w/ MSE Applied Phys w/ ACS EE, ME EE, ME CoE, EE ME, ChE IT, ME


BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE PROGRAMS


10. De La Salle Univ. 11. Don Bosco Tech. Coll. 12. Holy Angel Univ. 13. Mapua Inst. of Tech 14. Mariano Marcos State Univ. 15. MSU-IIT 16. Phil. Normal Univ. 17. Rizal Tech. Univ.

Chem, Math Physics Chem, Math Physics

ME, ChE, ECE, IE, EE, MfgE, CS, Industrial Mgt. E-IT, Manufacturing E Mgt.- Biomedical Eng’g. Manufacturing E Mgt.- Mechatronics & Robotics ME, ECE, CoE EE, IE, ECE ChE, EE, IE, MetE, ECE Geological Sci. & Eng’g. Ceramics Eng’g. ME, EE, MetE, ECE, Ceramics Eng’g Physics Teaching EE




18. Silliman Univ 19. St. Louis Univ. 20. Tarlac State Univ. 21. TUP-Manila 22. Univ. of the East 23. Univ. of Mindanao 24. UNO-Recoletos 25. Univ. of the Phills.

Chem, Math Physics Biology, Chem, Math, Physics

ME ChE,IE, MiningE, ECE, EE, ME EE ME, ECE, EE ME ME, EE ME ChE, CoE, ECE, EE, IE, ME, MetE, Agriculture, Agri. Biotech., Agri.Chem, Agri. and Biosystems Eng., Biochem, MBB, MiningE, CS, Geology, CivilE, MaterialsE, Science Teaching, Math Teaching, Forestry, Statistics, Food Tech., GeodeticE, Fisheries, Applied Math, Applied Physics




26. Univ. of San Carlos 27. Univ. of South- Eastern Phils. 28. Univ. of Sto. Tomas 29. Univ. of St. La Salle 30. Visayas State Univ. 31. Xavier Univ. 32. Wesleyan Univ. 33. Western Inst. Of Technology 34. Western Mindanao State University

Chem, Math, Physics Chem, Math Chem, Math

ChE, CoE, ECE, EE, Phys-Chem Teaching, Phys-Math Teaching, EE, ECE ECE, IE, ChE, EE, BioChem, ME ChE, CoE, ECE Agriculture ChE, ME, EE ECE EE, ME Science Teaching (Bio, Chem, Physics)



DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarships

GENERAL CRITERIA OF ELIGIBILITY GENERAL CRITERIA RA 7687 MERIT

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;

3. top five percent (5%) of the regular high school graduating class; or

member of the graduating class of a DOST-SEI identified or DepEd-recognized science high school;

GENERAL CRITERIA RA 7687 MERIT

4. resident of the municipality for the last 4 years as attested by the barangay;

5. of good moral character and in good health; and

6. qualifier of the 2014 S&T Scholarship Examination


GENERAL CRITERIA OF ELIGIBILITY

• Those who have earned units in any post-secondary/ undergraduate courses;

• Those who have taken any previous DOST-SEI Scholarship Examination; and

• Those who have applied for immigrant status in the USA or any other country


WHO ARE NOT QUALIFIED TO APPLY?


SCHOLARSHIP PRIVILEGES RA 7687 MERIT

Tuition and other school fees P8,000.00/ semester/term

P8,000.00/ semester/term

Book Allowance P5,000.00/ year P5,000.00/ year

MS/PE uniform (1st Semester of First Year only)

P500.00 P500.00

Transportation Allowance (for those studying outside of home province)

1 economy- class roundtrip fare

1 economy- class roundtrip fare

RA 7687 MERIT

Monthly Living Allowance

• For BS Physics/ Applied Physics/ Physics Teaching/ Geology/ MiningE

P5,000.00/mo

Full P5,000.00/mo

Partial P3,150.00/mo

Special P2,825.00/mo

• Other DOST-SEI priority courses P4,000.00/mo Full P4,000.00/mo

Partial P2,400.00/mo

Special P2,200.00/mo


SCHOLARSHIP PRIVILEGES


SCHOLARSHIP PRIVILEGES RA 7687 MERIT

Summer Allowance

(if required per curriculum) • 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.)

• Monthly Allowance 2 months 2 months

Post Graduation Clothing Allowance P1,000.00 P1,000.00 (full scholars only)

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

a.1 State universities and colleges.

a.2 Tertiary institutions identified as Centers of Excellence or Centers of Development by CHED for the priority courses.

a.3 DOST-SEI identified network institutions.

He/She should pass the qualifying examination for admission to the 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.


REQUIREMENTS

c) 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 agencies for tracking purposes.

d) An awardee shall maintain the grade requirements of the scholarship.

e) Upon completion of his/her course, an awardee shall serve in the country, preferably in his/her home region, on full-time basis along his/her field of training for a minimum period equivalent to the length of time he/she enjoyed the scholarship.


REQUIREMENTS

Merit Scholarship

1. DOST-SEI Information Sheet (Form A)

2. Certificate of Good Moral Character (Form C)

3. Certification that applicant belongs to the upper 5%of graduating class (Form D1); or Certification that applicants belongs to the graduating class of DOST-SEI identified or DepEd recognized science high school (Form D2)


ITEMS TO BE SUBMITTED

4. Statement of applicant that he/she has not taken any undergraduate or post secondary course (Form E)

5. Statement of parent that applicant has no pending application as immigrant to any other country (Form F)

6. Two recent (1”x1”) pictures

7. Photocopy of Birth Certificate



RA 7687 Scholarship Above requirements plus

• Family Information Questionnaire (Form B)

• Certificate of Residency (Form G)

• 2012 Income Tax Return/W2/Employment Contract /BIR Cert. of Tax Exemption/ Municipal/Brgy. Cert. of Non-employment.

• 3 consecutive months of Electric Bill for 2013




WHERE TO SECURE APPLICATION FORMS?

• Department of Science and Technology Regional Office No. XII, ORG Compound, Cotabato City

• Provincial Science and Technology Centers (PSTC)

• Offices of the Congressmen and Senators

• Or download the forms at the DOST websites, www.sei.dost.gov.ph and www.science-scholarships.ph.


DEADLINE OF FILING OF APPLICATION • August 23, 2013

DATE OF EXAMINATION • September 22, 2013

– 1st batch 7:00AM – 12:00NN

– 2nd batch 1:00PM – 6:00PM

EXAMINATION FEE (MERIT SCHOLARSHIP)

• Php200 (non-refundable)

The Test Permits shall be mailed to the applicant or school principal for distribution to the applicants. In case the test permits are note received within the week before the examination day, the examinees may inquire from the DOST Regional Office/PSTC and check the nearest designated test center a day before the examination.


TEST PERMITS

• Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU), Alunan Avenue, Koronadal City, South Cotabato

• Mindanao State University-General Santos City (MSU-GSC), Brgy. Fatima, General Santos City

• Notre Dame University (NDU), Notre Dame Avenue, Cotabato City

• Sultan Kudarat State University (SKSU), National Highway, Tacurong City

• University of Southern Mindanao (USM), Kabacan, North Cotabato


TESTING CENTERS IN REGION 12

The DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarship Examination is an aptitude test designed to measure abilities that determine academic and professional success in science, mathematics and engineering.

The test is divided into two major components:

1. Intellective

• Scientific Ability; Quantitative Ability; Mechanical and Technical Ability; Linguistic Ability; Imagery; Inspection; Sensorimotor Ability and Working Memory.

2. Non-Intellective

DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarship s

EXAMINATION COVERAGE


SELECTION CRITERIA

The awardees shall be selected on the basis of their performance in the 2014 S&T Scholarship Examination.

FINAL SELECTION

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

DOST-SEI GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS

The Department of Science and Technology – Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) offers scholarship programs for graduates:

• the Accelerated Science and Technology Human Resource Development Programs (ASTHRDP) and

• Engineering Research and Development for Technology (ERDT).

ACCELERATED SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (ASTHRDP)

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) announces the availability of scholarships for Master’s and Doctorate degrees in priority S&T areas through the implementation of the Accelerated Science and Technology Human Resource Development Program.

• To help improve the country’s 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.

ASTHRDP Goals

Types of ASTHRDP Graduate Scholarships Available

• M/MA/MS/PhD Program

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

ASTHRDP Priority Fields of Study

• 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

ASTHRDP Study Placement

National Science Consortium (NSC) Member-Universities:

• Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU)

• Central Luzon State University (CLSU)

• De La Salle University (DLSU)

• Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT)

• University of the Philippines – Diliman (UPD)

• University of the Philippines - Los Baños (UPLB)

• University of the Philippines – Manila

• University of the Philippines – Visayas

• University of Sto. Tomas (UST)

• Visayas State University (VSU)

ASTHRDP Criteria for Eligibility

An applicant must:

• 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.

ASTHRDP Documentary Requirements

• ASTHRDP-NSC 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 of the Official Transcript of Records

• Endorsement from two former professors in college or from two former professors in the Master’s program for applicants pursuing PhD program

ASTHRDP Documentary Requirements

• If employed, must be recommended by the head of agency and secure permission to take a leave of absence while on scholarship

• Medical Certificate as to health status from a licensed physician indicating PRC License No.

• Valid NBI Clearance

• Letter of Admission which should include the evaluation sheet and program of study.

ASTHRDP Scholarship Privileges AY 2013-2014

MS (PhP) PhD (PhP)

Tuition and other school fees Actual

Stipend 17,000/mo. 25,000/mo.

Book Allowance 10,000/yr. 10,000/yr.

Transportation Allowance* 10,000/AY 10,000/AY

Group Insurance 500/yr. 500/yr.

Thesis/ Dissertation 30,000 60,000

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

ASTHRDP 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 Master’s/PhD 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.

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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

Terms of the ASTHRDP Scholarship Award

ASTHRDP Submission

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:

• First Semester AY 2013-2014 – April 19, 2013

• Second Semester AY 2013-2014 – September 6, 2013

NSC Member Universities

ADMU Ms. Arianne Ferrer Ms. Joannie Jaranilla School of Science and Engineering Loyola Heights, Quezon City Contact No.: 426-5985 www.admu.edu.ph [email protected] CLSU Ms. Loida Gurion Institute of Graduate Studies Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija Contact No.: 456-5186 www.clsu.edu.ph [email protected]

DLSU Ms. Lina D. Abanilla College of Science Taft Avenue, Manila Contact No.: 524-0451 www.dlsu.edu.ph [email protected] MSU-IIT Ms. Lalaine Orbe College of Science and Mathematics A. Bonifacio Ave., Tibanga, Iligan City Contact No.: 221-4068 www.msuiit.edu.ph [email protected]

UP Diliman Ms. Arlene Boro College of Science Diliman Quezon City Contact No.: 981-8500 loc. 3801 www.upd.edu.ph [email protected] UP Los Baños Ms. Mannilyn Remigio Mr. Zosimo Dimaculangan Graduate School Los Baños, Laguna Contact No.: 536-2310 www.uplb.edu.ph [email protected]

http://www.admu.edu.ph/

mailto:[email protected]



http://www.clsu.edu.ph/


http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/


http://www.msuiit.edu.ph/


http://www.upd.edu.ph/


http://www.uplb.edu.ph/


UP Manila Mr. Phillip Celestial College of Public Health Manila Contact No.: 524-2703 www.officialweb.upm.edu.ph UP Visayas Ms. Elsa Rivera College of Arts and Sciences Miag-ao, Iloilo Contact No.: 513-8773 www.upv.edu.ph [email protected]

UST Ms. Florinda S. Esguerra College of Science España, Manila Contact No.: 731-5728 www.ust.edu.ph [email protected] VSU Ms. Angie Poliquit College of Agriculture Baybay, Leyte Contact No.: 536-7107 www.vsu.edu.ph

[email protected]

NSC Member Universities

http://www.officialweb.upm.edu.ph/

http://www.upv.edu.ph/


http://www.ust.edu.ph/


http://www.vsu.edu.ph/


ENGINEERING RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FOR TECHNOLOGY (ERDT)

The Engineering Research and Development for Technology (ERDT) is a consortium of eight member universities in the country that offers master’s and doctoral degrees in various engineering fields. This consortium is composed of De La Salle University (DLSU), Mapua Institute of Technology (MIT), Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU), Mindanao State University—Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT), University of San Carlos (USC), Central Luzon State University (CLSU), University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB), and University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD).

ERDT Goals

ERDT was created to:

• Implement high impact research agenda that are aligned with the National Science and Technology Plan (NSTP) and Medium Term Philippine Development Plan (MTPDP)

• Attain a critical mass of graduates with Master’s and PhD degrees

• Upgrade the qualifications of practicing engineers

• Upgrade the quality of engineering colleges and make engineering graduate education accessible

• Develop a culture of research and development (R&D)

ERDT Qualifications

The applicant must:

1. be a Filipino citizen

2. NOT be more than 45 years old at the time of application

3. have passed the admission requirements of the graduate program supported by ERDT

4. have a BS/MS degree in engineering or related field

5. be in good health

6. NOT have criminal/administrative case

ERDT Requirements

Applicant must submit the following required documents:

1. Properly accomplished Information Sheet (downloadable at www.sei.dost.gov.ph or www.science-scholarships.ph

2. Curriculum Vitae covering personal, educational and professional background

3. Photocopy of Official Transcript of Records

4. Recommendation letter from 3 former professors or super-visors

5. Original and photocopy of NSO Birth Certificate

6. Original copy of NBI Clearance

ERDT REQUIREMENTS

7. Medical certificate issued by a licensed physician.

8. A narrative of not more than 1000 words describing the applicant’s current work; or a project or research that the applicant worked on or has contributed towards its completion.

9. A narrative of not more than 500 words describing the applicant’s plans (e.g., work, business, etc.) after earning the graduate degree.

10. A narrative describing the applicant’s intended research area.

11. Certification from the employer that applicant is permitted to take a leave of absence (if applicant is employed).

Terms of the ERDT Scholarship

The successful awardee must:

1. execute a Scholarship Agreement with DOST

2. officially enrol as full-time graduate student in any of the DOST priority fields/consortium member—university.

3. submit periodic report of registration form and report of grades each semester/term which shall be evaluated to determine his/her scholarship status

Terms of the ERDT Scholarship

4. NOT avail or enjoy other scholarships

5. have a full-time commitment to the scholarship and must NOT engage in any form of employment during the period while enjoying the scholarship

6. be willing to render the required service obligation equivalent to the length of time that he/she enjoyed the scholar-ship—one year of service for every year of scholarship or a fraction thereof

Graduate Programs Supported by ERDT

MASTER’S PROGRAM

•Agricultural Engineering •Agrometeorology •Chemical Engineering •Civil Engineering •Computer Application •Computer Science •Electrical Engineering •Computer Engineering •Electronics and Communications Engineering

•Environmental Engineering •Energy Engineering •Industrial Engineering •Mechanical Engineering •Mining Engineering •Metallurgical Engineering •Materials Science & Engineering •Manufacturing Engineering •Remote Sensing/Geoinformatics •Water Resources

DOCTORAL PROGRAMS • Agricultural Engineering • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Science • Electrical Engineering • Electronics and Communications Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Energy Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Materials Science and Engineering

Graduate Programs Supported by ERDT

ERDT Scholarship Privileges

MASTER’S DOTORAL

Tuition Fee Actual Actual

Stipend P17,000.00/month P25,000.00/month

Book Allowance P5,000.00/sem P5,000.00/sem

Thesis/ Dissertation Grant P30,000.00 P60,000.00

Research Grant P200,000.00 P400,000.00

Transportation Allowance Transportation allowance up to P10,000 for the duration of the scholarship.

Deadline of Application for ERDT Scholarship

ADMU, CLSU, MSU-IIT, UPD, UPLB and USC: 1st Semester : April 30 2nd Semester : September 15 MIT: 1st Quarter : April 30 2nd Quarter : October 31 DLSU: 1st Term : March 31 2nd Tem : July 31 3rd Term : October 31 Note: Check the dates of application for admission at the Graduate Admissions Office of each consortium university.

ACCELERATED SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (ASTHRDP) – SCIENCE EDUCATION CONSORTIUM

The Department of Science and Technology- Science Education Institute has created a consortium among four (4) universities in the Visayas and Mindanao to establish a common quality graduate program in science and mathematics education (SME) and to accelerate the development of a critical mass of experts in SME in these areas.

ASTHRDP – Science Education Consortium

The member-universities of the Consortium are:

• West Visayas State University (WVSU) in Region VI,

• University of San Carlos (USC) in Region VII,

• Western Mindanao State University (WMSU) in Region IX, and

• Mindanao State University-Marawi (MSU) in ARMM.


The DOST-SEI announces the availability of scholarships in Master’s/PhD in Science Education under the Consortium Program to qualified undergraduate and master’s degree graduates in science and mathematics education.


School Placement and Field of Specialization

UNIVERSITY FIELD OF SPECIALIZATION

MASTER’S PhD

West Visayas State University (WVSU) Biology Mathematics Physics

Biology Mathematics

University of San Carlos (USC) Biology Chemistry Physics Mathematics

Biology Chemistry Physics

Western Mindanao State University (WMSU) Biology Biology

Mindanao State University (MSU), Marawi City Biology Mathematics


Criteria of Eligibility

The applicant must:

1. be a Filipino citizen;

2. not be more than 45 years old;

3. have been admitted to the Master’s/PhD in Science

4. Education Consortium Program in any of the Identified institutions;

5. have at least two (2) years’ teaching experience in science and mathematics;



5. be in good health and of good moral character;

6. preferably be a former DOST-SEI scholar at the undergraduate/master’s level;

7. not be a recipient of other scholarships;

8. be a resident of the Visayas or Mindanao areas.


Documents to be Submitted

1. Accomplished Information Sheet, Form 1;

2. Certification of Employment and Permit to Study, Form 2;

3. Certificate of Health Status, Form 3;

4. Certified True Copy of Service Record;

5. Certified True Copy of Official Transcript of Records (TOR);

6. Notice of Admission to the Master’s/PhD in Science Education program in any of the identified training institutions;

7. Endorsement from two (2) former professors;


Scholarship Privileges

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

MS PhD

Tuition Fee & other school fees Actual

Stipend P17,000.00/month P25,000.00/month

Book Allowance P10,000/yr. P10,000/yr.

Transportation Allowance* 1 economy roundtrip fare/ academic year

1 economy roundtrip fare/ academic year

Group Insurance 150/yr. 150/yr.

Thesis/ Dissertation Grant Maximum of P40,000.00 Maximum of P60,000.00


Terms of the Scholarship Award

An awardee shall:

1. enroll in the required academic load and study full-time in any of the identified training institutions;

2. maintain a grade point average required by the Graduate School of the university and comply with the university’s academic requirements to remain in the scholarship program;

3. comply with the terms and conditions of the Scholarship Contract to be entered into among himself/herself, the Training Institution, and DOST-SEI;

4. render service in the Philippines upon completion of his/her degree along his/her field of specialization equivalent to the length of time he/she enjoyed the scholarship;

5. refund the scholarship grant with 12% interest for non-completion of the program and/or failure to comply with the service obligation.

6. receive the remaining stipends to be released as incentive if he/she completes his/her degree program earlier than the prescribed period.




Selection of Awardees

1. Evaluation of the accomplished application form and requirements by the Program Secretariat.

2. Final screening and approval of qualifiers by the Consortium Technical and Selection Committee.

3. Approval of the list of awardees by the DOST Secretary.


Where to Obtain and File Application

Dr. Elnora V. Loriega

Project Director

College of Education

West Visayas State University,

Iloilo City

Dr. Florentina Virgie C. Lim

Project Director

College of Science and Mathematics

Western Mindanao State University

Zamboanga City

Dr. Nelson A. Rosaroso

Project Director

College of Education

University of San Carlos,

Cebu City

Dr. Nenita B. Reteracion

Project Director

Institute of Science Education

Mindanao State University, Marawi City

ACCELERATED SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (ASTHRDP) – SCIENCE EDUCATION

The Department of Science and Technology-Science Education Institute shall award a 3/6-year scholarship grant to qualified science and mathematics faculty of Teacher Education Institutions (TEI’s) to pursue in PhD in Science/Mathematics Education with major in any of the following priority fields of specialization:

• Biology ● Physics

• Chemistry ● Mathematics

ASTHRDP – Science Education

Objectives of the Program

• improve the quality of science/mathematics education in the country;

• increase the number and improve the quality of faculty in the Teacher Education Institutions; and

• produce and develop competent educators, policy makers, researchers, administrators and other educational personnel involved in science and mathematics education.



The applicant must:

1. have been a scholar-graduate under any of the DOST-SEI scholarship programs in the undergraduate or master’s levels; and/or

2. have graduated with academic honors in the undergraduate degree or have master’s degree in any of the priority fields of study;

3. be a science or mathematics faculty of Teacher Education Institutions (TEI’s);

4. not be more than 45 years old;

5. have passed the doctoral admission test in science education and have been admitted in the Science/Mathematics Education Program in any of the identified institutions;



6. not be a recipient of other scholarships;

7. be recommended by the Head of the Sending Institution;

8. have permanent employment status in the TEI;

9. be allowed to study full-time for 3 years (Residential Mode) and part-time for 6 years (Distance Education Mode) by the Sending Institution;

10. possess sound physical and mental health; and

11. be willing to accept the terms and conditions specified in the Scholarship Contract which include, among others, return service to the Sending Institution.


Documents to be Submitted

1. Accomplished Information Sheet ,Form 1;

2. Certification of Employment and Permit to Study, Form 2;

3. Certificate of Health Status, Form 3;

4. Certified True Copy of Service Record;

5. Certified True Copy of Official Transcript of Records (TOR);

6. Notice of Admission to the PhD in Science/Mathematics Education program in any of the identified universities;

7. Endorsement from two (2) former professors and

8. Letter of nomination/recommendation from the head of the university.


Scholarship Privileges

PhD in Science/ Mathematics

Tuition Fee & other school fees Actual

Stipend P25,000.00/month

Book Allowance P10,000/yr.

Transportation Allowance* 1 economy roundtrip fare/ academic year

Group Insurance 150/yr.

Thesis/ Dissertation Grant Maximum of P60,000.00, outright grant



An awardee shall:

1. enroll full-time in the identified training institution (9 units/term).

2. enter into a Scholarship Contract between himself/ herself, the Sending Institution, SEI-DOST and the Training Institution, and to comply with the terms and conditions.

3. After signing the Scholarship Contract, the scholar’s name shall be included in the list of scholars needing clearance from DOST-SEI forwarded to the National Bureau of Investigation.



4. maintain the grade requirement in the graduate program and comply with all other academic requirements of the Training Institution.

5. render return service to the Sending Institution, upon completion of his/her PhD degree, on full-time basis along his/her field of specialization for a minimum period equivalent to the length of time he/she enjoyed the scholarship.


Where to Obtain and File Application

De La Salle University Dr. Robert Roleda University Coordinator College of Science Taft Avenue, Manila (63) 526-5916 UP College of Education Dr. Ma. Nympha Joaquin University Coordinator UP College of Education UP Diliman, Quezon City (63) 981-85-00 loc. 2811

UP Open University Prof. Patricia B. Arinto Project Director UP Open University Los Baños, Laguna (049) 536-6009

Nasa Siyensya ang Pag-asa Maging DOST Iskolar Ka!

SETUP-DATBED PROGRAM

•aims to develop entrepreneurial competencies among students, young professionals and out of school youths in selected academic institutions and non-governmental organizations while at the same time creating income generating projects for the involved institutions. The Program will function as feeder program under DOST's SET-UP in accelerating the establishment of small-scale technology-based enterprises in the countryside.

SETUP-DATBED Program Objectives – Stage 1

• Stimulate the development of entrepreneurial curriculum and technology business incubation (TBI) among participating schools/ organizations;

• Enhance entrepreneurial capabilities among students, young professionals and out-of-school youths;

• Provide access to funds, facilities and technologies to

• establish technology-based enterprises; and

• Create new breed of entrepreneurs from DATBED-recipients.

• Create new breed of full-time entrepreneurs from DATBED-graduate recipients; and

• Provide funding to DATBED-graduate for the full commercial operation of their technology-based enterprises

SETUP-DATBED Program Objectives – Stage 2

Who may avail SETUP-DATBED?

• Academic Institutions must:

1. Be located or providing services to a depressed province;

2. Offer tertiary science and technology courses and entrepreneurship development program;

3. Have a student-faculty ratio of at most 25:1 in the S&T courses and entrepreneurship development program; and

4. Have existing facilities/resources that are available for use of the proposed technology-based projects.

Who may avail SETUP-DATBED?

• Non Governmental Organizations must:

1. Have an existing or completed youth development programs/ activities;

2. Have an approved board resolution indicating interest to be accredited under the program;

3. Have a core team of advisers and program management support; and

4. Be registered at SEC or CDA.

How to avail of the SETUP-DATBED Support?

Academic Institutions/Non-Governmental Organizations must submit a comprehensive implementing plan for SETUP-DATBED endorsed by the DOST Regional Office to DOST-TAPI. The plan should include:

• Organization of a core team of advisers;

• Fund management plan;

• Project management plan;

• Repayment scheme for recipients;

• Selection scheme for recipients;

• Project monitoring scheme; and

• Loan administration and profit-sharing mechanism.

Submission of Project Proposal for SETUP-DATBED

• For Students

1. Bio-data;

2. Letter of acceptance and endorsement by adviser;

3. Certification from the registrar of the student's current status (student must be in his/her third year in college or graduating);

4. Letter of consent of parents; and

5. Certification of good moral character from three external references.

Submission of Project Proposal for SETUP-DATBED

• For Out of School Youth and Young Professionals

1. Bio-data;

2. Letter of endorsement by a school or NGO;

3. Police/NBI clearance; and

4. Certification of good moral character from three external references.

-consistent with the social contract of His Excellency, President Benigno Aquino III with the Filipino people .

Is a nationwide strategy to

• encourage and assist MSMEs in adopting technological innovations ;

• enhance operational efficiency ; and

• boost productivity and competitiveness.

It aims to empower

firms and community

to address technical

problems through

technology transfer

and technological

interventions.

Technology-based solutions to improve productivity

Superior Product Quality

Human Resources

Development

Cost Minimization

Waste Management

MSMEs

DOST-SETUP GOAL

• Serves as an integrating mechanism for all technology transfer programs done by DOST agencies.

• It is a unifying platform for existing programs like MPEX, CAPE, STEAM-DATBED, STEVPP, Venture Financing and Pilot Plant Assistance.

DOST SETUP

Food Processing

Furniture

Gifts, Housewares, Decors

Marine and aquatic resources

Horticulture (Cut flowers, fruits and high value crops)

Metals and engineering

Information and Communications Technology (ICT)

Halal

SETUP Priority Sectors

SETUP

Provision of Technology

Products Standards & Testing

Packaging & Labeling

Database Management and Information System

Linkaging & Networking

S&T intervention to assist MSMEs

Consultancy Services

• Conduct technology needs assessment and sourcing of technology;

• Provide ISSF for technology fabrication/ acquisition

• Manpower training;

• Consultancy and technical services.

PROVISION OF TECHNOLOGY

TECHNOLOGY ACQUISITION AND UPGRADING

Primary Grinder

Stone Grinder

Bean Breaker Roaster

Equipment Acquired by KABLON FARM FOODS CORPORATION, Tupi, South Cotabato Through SETUP

TECHNOLOGY TRAININGS

• Establishing product standards for Philippine products to help enterprises compete locally and globally.

• Product testing and enhancement of testing laboratories to provide wider range of testing services and improve testing efficiency and consistency of results.

• Regional Standards and Testing Laboratories –the only laboratory facility in the Region accredited by the Bureau of Health and Facilities Services- Department of Health (BHFS-DOH) for water testing.

• Microbiological and Physico-chemical Laboratories were awarded ISO/ IEC 17025 accreditation by the Philippine Accreditation Office (PAO).

PRODUCT STANDARDS AND TESTING

Provision of laboratory testing and analyses in support to MSMEs particularly for product

development, product quality assurance and meeting the standards and requirements of the

market.

ISO/IEC 17025 accredited

Services offered:

Microbiological tests and analyses

Chemical tests and analyses

Volumetric calibration

Formula of Conversion

PRODUCTS STANDARDS & TESTING SERVICES

Status and Accomplishments

• To assist MSMEs for suitable packaging of products to increase shelf life, improve handling and protection and ultimately improve marketability.

• Functional designs for packages

• Identifying and developing alternative packaging materials from indigenous materials.

• approval and inclusion of the proposed establishment of a Packaging Center among the list of priorities in the Medium Term Regional Development Plan – Public Investment Program of RDC XII.

PACKAGING AND LABELING

Interventions:

Provision of technical assistance, consultancy services,

research and development and laboratory tests and

analyses

DOST XII offers the following services:

Label design in coordination with PRDCP

Package-Product compatibility testing

in coordination also with PRDCP

Nutritional analysis

Packaging development

Consultancy services

Training on basic packaging and labeling

requirements

PACKAGING TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

• Establishment of the SME portal

• Listing of available technologies at the regional and national level

• Listing of S&T experts

• Listing of laboratory tests and services with corresponding test fees.

• Hosting online databases; accessible thru the DOST Websites

DATABASE MANAGEMENT AND INFORMATION SYSTEM

• Raw material sourcing and researches are done to determine its material characteristics and processing properties.

• Backward linkages with suppliers and government and non-government agencies are being established.

• Technical/entrepreneurial training in partnership with relevant institutions to provide the training needs of firms;

• Linkages with financing institutions for technology acquisition, production expansion and marketing;

• Equipment Design and fabrication of equipment

LINKAGING AND NETWORKING

SET-UP STEAM-

DATBED Pilot Plant

Assistance

Venture

Financing

MPEX

CAPE

STEVPP

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Intervention:

Provision of consultants to MSMEs

Areas of Concerns:

•Capacity Utilization •Wastage levels •Lay-out •Production Planning and Control •Materials Management System •Quality Control Assurance System •Safety and Housekeeping Utilization

Manufacturing Productivity Extension Program for Export Industry Modernization (MPEX)

Interventions:

a. Provision of Consultants for agricultural and aquaculture production b. Assistance to farms in productivity enhancement with the local experts

Consultancy for Agricultural Productivity Enhancement (CAPE)

Interventions:

Provision of consultants on waste utilization and minimization

Beneficiaries :

•Ramon B. Tan Mini Sawmill and Lumberyard •RC Agribusiness Center •San Pedro Sugar Cane Multi-purpose Cooperative •Greenfood Muscovado Mill •South Valley Foods •Winch Construction and Engineering Services •other firms

Intended to enhance MSMEs profitability as well as improve public health and safety and protect the environment making MSMEs globally competitive

Consultancy for Cleaner Production (CP) Technology

GMP, HACCP and Food Safety Consultancy Program

Intervention:

Technical assistance for the food processing firms in the areas of current GMP, HACCP and Food Safety. Specialized training on GMP, HACCP and Food Safety was conducted in the Region and assessment team was organized to monitor GMP and HACCP compliance of firms who were provided such assistance.

Science and Technology Experts Volunteer Pool Program (STEVPP)

Intervention: Deployment of Technical experts in various fields of expertise needed by MSMEs for the improvement of their productivity and product competitiveness.

Intervention: Establishment of technology-based enterprises involving students and out-of-school youth.

DOST-Academe Technology-

Based Enterprise Development

(DATBED)

How to avail the DOST-SETUP

• Any company or individual firm based in the Philippines and wholly owned by Filipino citizens.

• Any small and medium scale business firm that can be classified under the identified priority sectors.

• An individual firm willing to apply technological improvements to existing operations.

WHO CAN APPLY?

1. Send a letter of interest to avail of SETUP assistance with all requirements to the DOST Regional Director’s office where the company is based.

2. Identify current problems, improvements, and potential technological interventions needed.

3. If the project is found viable, the DOST Regional Office endorses it to the National Program Management Office for evaluation and final approval.

HOW DOES ONE APPLY?

1. Comprehensive proposal.

– Technical Aspects

– Marketing Aspect

– Management/Administrative Aspect

– Financial Aspect

– Waste Disposal

2. Endorsement of the Regional Director.

3. Review and Technical Evaluation Committee (RTEC) Executive Report completely signed by all the RTEC members and duly approved by the Regional Director.

CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS

4. Proponent’s letter of interest to avail of financial assistance, stating commitment to repayment, including the proposed repayment schedule.

5. Copy of business permits and licenses from relevant LGUs and other government offices.

6. Financial statements of at least the past three (3) years for the company/beneficiary duly signed by a Registered Accountant/Auditor.

7. Projected financial statements for the next five (5) years.


8. Certificate of Registration of Business Name with DTI, SEC, or CDA.

9. Board Resolution authorizing the borrowing and designating authorized signatories for the financial assistance (if applicable).

10. Three (3) quotations from suppliers/fabricators of the equipment to be purchased/fabricated.

11. Complete technical design/drawing of the equipment to be purchased/fabricated.


THANK YOU!

DR. ZENAIDA P. HADJI RAOF LAIDAN

Regional Director Department of Science and Technology

Regional Office No. XII

ORG Compound, Cotabato City

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