Study Free in Philippines - The DOST Foreign Graduate Scholarship Program is Now Accepting Applications for 2024-2025

The DOST Foreign Graduate Scholarship Program is a scholarship offered by the Department of Science and Technology in the Philippines. It is meant for Filipino scientists, researchers, and professionals who want to pursue master's or doctoral degrees in science and engineering at well-known universities abroad. The goal of the program is to strengthen the country’s research and development by giving qualified individuals the chance to further their education and training in various scientific fields.

Benefits:

1. Stipend: Scholars receive a monthly allowance of PHP 7,000 for living expenses.
2. Tuition and Fees: The scholarship covers up to PHP 40,000 per academic year.
3. Book Allowance: An annual allowance of PHP 10,000 for books and study materials.
4. Thesis Allowance: A one-time allowance of PHP 10,000 for students completing postgraduate programs.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the DOST Scholarship, applicants need to meet the following requirements:

1. Citizenship: Must be a natural-born Filipino citizen.
2. Education: Should be a Grade 12 student, a high school graduate, or a first-year college student.
3. Academic Performance: Must be in the top 5% of their high school graduating class or have at least an 85% GPA in STEM subjects.
4. Health: Must be in good health and have good moral character.
5. Intended Course: Must choose a degree program in a recognized institution in the Philippines that is on DOST's priority list.
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7. Foreign Scholarship: For those applying to study abroad, they must meet the admission requirements of the foreign university they wish to attend.
8. Age: Master’s degree applicants should be no older than 35 years old, and doctoral degree applicants should be no older than 50.

Required Documents

When applying for the DOST Scholarship, applicants need to submit the following:

1. Completed application form, available on the DOST website.
2. Certified true copy of the birth certificate from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
3. High school mark sheet for undergraduate students.
4. Recent passport-sized photos.
5. Transcripts from previous degrees for graduate students.
6. Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume.
7. Letters of recommendation from teachers or professionals.
8. Proof of English proficiency, such as TOEFL or IELTS scores.
9. Valid passport and other identification documents.

Application Process

To apply for the DOST Scholarship, follow these steps:

1. Online Registration: Start by registering and creating an account on the official DOST-SEI website.
2. Complete the Application Form: Fill out the form accurately and completely.
3. Submit Documents: Upload all the required documents to the online portal.
4. Examination: If eligible, you'll be scheduled for the DOST-SEI Scholarship Examination, which is a key part of the selection process.
5. Application Review for Graduate Students: After the deadline, a panel of experts from DOST will review your application, including your academic records, research proposal (if needed), recommendation letters, and other documents.
6. Interview: If shortlisted, you may be invited for an interview as part of the selection process.
7. Acceptance and Visa Processing: If accepted, you’ll need to formally accept the offer and complete any necessary paperwork. This might involve applying for a student visa, arranging housing, and meeting any additional requirements from the host university.

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