DOST-CBPSME Scholarship Program

• Natural-born Filipino citizens pursuing graduate degrees (Master’s or Doctorate) in science and mathematics education
  
• Must be 50 years old or younger at the time of application
  
• For Doctorate applicants: at least 2 years of teaching experience in science or mathematics
  
• For Master’s applicants: at least 1 year of teaching experience, or graduated with honors, or a former DOST scholar
  
• Applicants must be admitted into a DOST-NCGSME member university
  
• Employed applicants must secure permit to study and meet specific requirements (varies for DepEd and non-DepEd employees)
  
• Must not currently be a recipient of any other scholarship
  
• Must be willing to enter into a service agreement upon acceptance
  
• Applicants may apply for full-time or part-time study depending on university and employment status

Scholars may enjoy the following benefits:

• Master’s Degree Students:
  
  • Full tuition and other school fees (actual amount)
    
  • ₱30,000 monthly stipend
    
  • ₱20,000 annual learning materials/connectivity allowance
    
  • Economy-class roundtrip transportation per academic year (for scholars studying outside home province)
    
  • Group accident and health insurance
    
  • ₱60,000 thesis allowance
    
  • ₱114,000 research grant
    
  • ₱75,000 dissemination grant
    
  • ₱36,000 mentor’s fee 
• Doctoral Degree Students:
  
  • Full tuition and other school fees (actual amount)
    
  • ₱38,000 monthly stipend
    
  • ₱20,000 annual learning materials/connectivity allowance
    
  • Economy-class roundtrip transportation per academic year (for scholars studying outside home province)
    
  • Group accident and health insurance
    
  • ₱100,000 dissertation allowance
    
  • ₱253,000 research grant
    
  • ₱150,000 dissemination grant
    
  • ₱72,000 mentor’s fee

Applicants must have the following qualifications:

• Must be a natural-born Filipino citizen
  
• Must be 50 years old or younger at the time of application
  
• Must be in good health and of good moral character
  
• Must be admitted to a DOST-NCGSME member university for an eligible graduate program
  
• Must have relevant teaching experience (1–2 years minimum depending on program level)
  
• Employed applicants must secure proper endorsements and permit to study
  
• Must not be receiving any other scholarship
  
• Must be willing to fulfill the service obligation under the scholarship agreement

Application example for AY 2024–2025:

• Ateneo de Manila University: June 15 (1st Sem), Nov. 21 (2nd Sem), Apr. 30 (3rd Term)
• University of San Carlos: July 15 (1st Sem), Jan. 15 (2nd Sem)
• UPOU: July 31 (1st Sem), Nov. 15 (2nd Sem)
• WVSU: Aug. 15 (1st Sem), Jan. 15 (2nd Sem)
• Others: Deadlines range from June to September 2024 depending on the HEI