Foreign Graduate Scholarship

Department of Science and Technology - Science Education Institute

Foreign Graduate Scholarships

The Department of Science and Technology-Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) announces the availability of Foreign Graduate Scholarships in Specialized Priority Fields in Science and Technology.

Objectives

The program aims to:


Develop a pool of high quality human resources in science and engineering who will contribute to the country’s global competitiveness and economic development;


Provide opportunities to talented and deserving students to study and obtain MS and PhD degrees in science and engineering in reputable institutions abroad; and


Upgrade the country’s research and technological innovation capabilities in the area of advanced sciences and emerging technologies.

Priority Fields of Study

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Agronomy
  • Animal Science
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Atmospheric Science
  • Biochemistry
  • Bioinformatics
  • Biomechanics and Rehabilitation Engineering
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Climate Change and Health
  • Combinatorial Chemistry
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Data Science
  • Disaster (Health) Risk Financing
  • Disaster (Health) Risk Management
  • Disaster Medicine/Emergency Medicine
  • Earth Science
  • Energy Engineering
  • Entomology
  • Environment and Health
  • Forestry
  • Genetic Epidemiology
  • Health Risk Communication
  • Health Science Communication
  • Health Technology Assessment
  • Horticulture
  • Intelligent Health Care Systems/Digital Health/eHealth
  • Marine Science (and Management)
  • Medical Entomology
  • Medical Physics
  • Medicinal Chemistry
  • Meteorology
  • Microelectronics
  • Molecular Biology / Biotechnology
  • Nanotechnology
  • Natural Products Chemistry
  • Nuclear Medicine
  • Nuclear Science and Engineering
  • Oceanography
  • Physics-High energy physics
  • Plant Breeding
  • Plant Pathology
  • Radio Chemistry
  • Radiopharmacy
  • Robotics
  • Software Engineering
  • Soil Science
  • Space Science and Engineering
  • Space Studies
  • Space Technology and Application
  • Taxonomy
  • Technology Management
  • Veterinary Entomology
  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Virology

Study Placement

A scholar must enroll in a foreign university with good track record and/or a recognized higher education/research institution in the specialized field in S&T to be pursued.

Criteria of Eligibility

The scholarship is open to all Filipino citizens who are in their first five years of their research career and meet the eligibility requirements.


An applicant must


  • be a Filipino citizen;
  • not be more than 50 years old at the time of application;
  • be in good health condition;
  • pass the admission requirements for graduate studies in a foreign university with good track record;
  • pass the interview and other screening procedures; and
  • align the research interest with the areas/programs identified under the DOST’s Harmonized National Research and Development Agenda (HNRDA); and
  • have a viable re-entry plan.

Dates to Remember

  January to July Intake August to December Intake
Deadline for Filing of Applications September 15 of the previous year April 15
Panel Interview (as needed) October May
Announcement of Results November June

Documentary Requirements

  • Application Form
  • Birth Certificate (Photocopy)
  • Certified True Copy of the Official Transcript of Records
  • Endorsement from the two former professors in college (For MS applicant) or two from professors in the MS Program (For PhD applicant)
  • If employed:
    • - Recommendation from Head of Agency
    • - Permission to take a leave of absence (LOA) while on scholarship
  • Medical Certificate as to health status and fitness to study from a licensed physician with his/her PRC license number indicated
  • Valid NBI Clearance
  • Letter of Admission to the foreign university
  • Program of Study
  • Budgetary Requirements (with supporting document for bases of rates used)
  • Re-entry Plan, narrative

Where to Submit


Department of Science and Technology

2nd Level Science Heritage Building

DOST Compound, Bicutan, Taguig City

Phone Nos.: (02) 8330-8876, (02) 8330-8826

Mobile Nos.: 0927-886-8816, 0921-526-0814

Website: www.sei.dost.gov.ph

Email: fgs@sei.dost.gov.ph

Selection Procedure

An applicant goes through the following selection procedure:


First Level Screening:

Documentary evaluation of the application form and other requirements


Second Level Screening:

Evaluation of research topic and re-entry plan by concerned DOST Council


Third Level Screening (as needed):

Interview by a panel to be created by the SEI Director with representatives coming from the DOST Councils and other relevant DOST agencies


Scholarship Privileges

  • School Fees – Actual tuition and other school fees based on Statement of Account or Official Receipt.
  • Learning Materials and/or Connectivity Allowance – For prescribed textbooks and essential school supplies to be released as outright grant.
  • Thesis/Dissertation Allowance
  • Transportation Allowance – Restricted international one round trip economy fare (start and end of the scholarship period only).
  • Pre- Departure Expenses (one time only)
  • Monthly Stipend/Living Allowance
  • Relocation Allowance
  • Health/Accident Insurance

Service Obligation

  • The scholar, immediately upon completion of his/her scholarship program, shall return to the Philippines to render service physically on full-time basis in his/her sending institution, preferably along his/her field of specialization for a period equivalent to twice the length of time or a fraction thereof that he/she enjoyed the MS/PhD scholarship.
  • Any service rendered before the completion of the scholarship shall not be counted/considered part of the service obligation.

Other Conditions

  • The qualified applicant will pursue MS or PhD Program on a full-time basis for a maximum period of 24 or 36 months, respectively.
  • No lateral entrant shall be considered.
  • The scholar must not avail or enjoy any other scholarships.
  • The scholar must make a full-time commitment to the scholarship and not engage in any form of employment during the scholarship period.
  • Non-completion of degree or failure to render service, preferably in his/her sending institution, may be a ground for refund in full the total financial assistance received with 12% interest to the DOST-SEI; and the salaries and other remunerations, if there is any, to his/her sending institution.