DOST Scholarship 2025 Online Application

The DOST Scholarship is among the most prestigious scholarship programs in the Philippines, attracting numerous Filipino students each year with its generous benefits. Unsurprisingly, thousands of applicants vie for the limited slots annually. Applications for the DOST Scholarship are now open.

What is the DOST Scholarship?

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) aims to address the growing demand for skilled professionals in the fields of science and technology. To support this mission, the DOST has launched the DOST Scholarship for the academic year 2025–2026. This program is part of the DOST S&T Scholarships and provides financial assistance to deserving students pursuing courses in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

Benefits of DOST Scholarship

DOST scholars receive comprehensive financial support, including:

A. Regular Academic Year

Tuition and School Fees (for private HEIs): Actual costs up to ₱40,000.00 per academic year
Learning Materials/Connectivity Allowance: ₱10,000.00 per year
Monthly Living Allowance: ₱8,000.00
Clothing Allowance: ₱1,000 (1st semester of 1st year only)
Transportation Allowance: 1 economy-class roundtrip fare (if studying outside home province)
Group Health and Accident Insurance: Premium coverage
Thesis Allowance: ₱10,000.00
Graduation Clothing Allowance: ₱1,000.00

B. Mid-Year Term Allowance (if required by the curriculum)

Tuition Fees: Actual costs up to ₱10,000.00
Learning Materials/Connectivity Allowance: ₱2,000.00
Monthly Living Allowance: ₱8,000.00 (for two months)
Group Health and Accident Insurance: Premium coverage

Who can apply for DOST Scholarship?

To qualify for the DOST Scholarship 2025, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Citizenship: Natural-born Filipino citizen.
Academic Requirements:
- Graduating Grade 12 Students (SY 2024–2025)
  - STEM Strand: Open to all students in the STEM class.
  - Non-STEM Strand: Must belong to the top 5% of the graduating class.
- Grade 12 Graduates Before SY 2024–2025 (not enrolled in college yet):
  - STEM Strand: Open to all students in the STEM class.
  - Non-STEM Strand: Must belong to the top 5% of the graduating class.
- High School Graduates Before K–12 Program: Must belong to the top 5% of the graduating class.
Other Requirements:
- Good moral character and good health.
- No prior post-secondary units earned (college or vocational).
- Applicants who took or qualified for a previous DOST Scholarship but did not avail are still eligible.

Documentary Requirements for Application

To apply, prepare the following documents:

Certificate of Good Moral Character (Form C)
Certificate of Good Health (Form D)
Principal’s Certification: Relevant Form Based on Educational Background:
- Form E1: STEM Strand (Grade 12)
- Form E2: Non-STEM Strand (Grade 12, Top 5%)
- Form E3: Homeschool Students
- Form E4: Alternative Learning System (ALS)
- Form E5: High School Graduates Before K–12 (Top 5%)
Certificate of Residency (Form F)
Parent’s Certification: No pending immigration application (Form G)
DOST-SEI Exam Results or Declaration of No Prior Post-Secondary Units (Forms H and I)
Signed Declaration of Applicant and Parent/Guardian (Form J)
Other Documents:
- Passport-size photo
- Birth Certificate
- Proof of Income (e.g., ITR, Certificate of Indigency, or Employment Certificate)
- Notarized Affidavit of Guardianship
- Marriage Certificate (if applicable)

Scholarship Application Timeline

Start of Online Applications for Scholarship: October 13, 2024
Deadline for School Inclusion Requests: November 15, 2024
DOST Scholarship Application Deadline (Extended): December 6, 2024
Qualifying Examination Dates: April 5–6, 2025

How to Apply for the DOST Scholarship

Interested students can apply online through the official DOST Scholarship E-Application System at https://ugrad.science-scholarships.ph/

For step-by-step guidance, watch the video tutorial

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