The Department of Science and Technology-Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI), in cooperation with the National Consortium in Graduate Science and Mathematics Education (NCGSME), offers scholarships to qualified male and female applicants for the pursuance of Master’s and Doctorate degrees in Science and Mathematics Education under the Capacity Building Program in Science and Mathematics Education (CBPSME).
Objectives
The program aims to:
- improve the quality of science and mathematics education in the country; and
- accelerate the development of critical mass of experts in science and mathematics education
Components
- Master’s in Mathematics / Science Education
- Doctoral in Mathematics / Science Education
Criteria for Eligibility
- Natural-born Filipino citizen;
- Not more than 50 years old at the time of application;
- In good health and of good moral character;
- Pass the admission requirements for graduate studies at any of the
NCGSME member-universities; - Have at least two years teaching experience in science and mathematics for Doctoral; or at least one year teaching experience or have graduated with academic honors or graduated as DOST scholar for
Master’s;- If employed: Allowed to study full-time for two or three years
(Residential Mode) and part-time for six years at UPOU (Distance
Education Mode); and - For employees of the DepEd: Officially endorsed by DepEd (Signed
Form 2A by Division Superintendent and Regional Director) - Must have been in service for at least five (5) years.
- Must have at least Very Satisfactory performance
rating for the last two (2) years. - For employed non-DepEd applicants: Certificate of Employment,
Permit to Study (Signed Form 2B by the Head of the University);
- If employed: Allowed to study full-time for two or three years
- Not a recipient of other scholarship; and
- Willing to accept the terms and conditions specified in the
Scholarship Contract.
Scholarship Privileges
| Master’s | Doctoral | ||
| Tuition & other school fees | Actual | ||
| Stipend | 25,000/mo. | 33,000/mo. | |
| Book Allowance | 20,000/AY | ||
| Transportation Allowance* | 1 economy roundtrip fare / academic year | ||
| Group Accident & Health Insurance | Premium | ||
| Thesis/Dissertation Allowance | 60,000 | 100,000 | |
| Student** Research Support Fund | Research Grant | 89,000 | 253,000 |
| Dissemination Grant | 75,000 | 150,000 | |
| Mentor’s Fee | 36,000 | 72,000 |
**Must be applied by the scholars, and subject to evaluation and approval.
Incentive
The stipends in the remaining months of the scholarship period shall be given to a scholar who completes his/her degree earlier than the end of the said period
Who else may apply?
- PhD graduate in a priority S&T program (scholar or non-scholar) who intends to pursue a second PhD degree.
- MS/PhD non-scholar graduate (not S&T related) who intends to pursue a second MS/PhD degree.
Who may NO longer apply?
- PhD graduate (scholar or non-scholar) who intends to pursue another MS degree program.
- MS graduate in a priority S&T program (scholar or non-scholar) who intends to pursue a second MS degree.
Documents to be Submitted
- Accomplished Application Form (Form 1);
- Photocopy of Birth Certificate;
- If employed, Certification of Employment and Permit to Study
(Form 2A or Form 2B); - Medical Certificate (Form 3);
- Certified True Copy of Service Record, if employed;
- Certified True Copy of Official Transcript of Records (TOR);
- Notice of Admission to the Master’s/Doctoral in Science and
Mathematics Education program in the Graduate School at any
of the NCGSME member-universities; - Endorsement from two (2) former professors; and
- Letter of nomination/recommendation from the head of the
university. - Commitment to complete the degree.
Deadline
| Paticulars | First Semester of AY 2021-2022 |
| Applicant to University | June 30, 2022 |
| University to SEI | July 29, 2022 |
For more details, please click the link for the scholarship brochure:
Source: Department of Science and Technology