PSHS Grade 8 and 9 Scholarship and Lateral Admissions

Offered by: Philippine Science High School System (PSHS), under the Department of Science and Technology (DOST)

Application Period: The previous application period was for Academic Year 2024–2025 and closed on July 12, 2024. There is currently no announced application period. Please check back for updates.

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Who May Apply

Filipino students currently in Grade 7 or 8 (in DepEd-recognized schools) applying for lateral admission to PSHS
Belongs to the upper 5% of their class or has at least 85% in all subjects
With a character rating of at least Very Satisfactory (VS)
Must pass qualifying exams in Mathematics, Science, and Communication Arts (English)
Filipino citizen with no pending application as an immigrant to any foreign country

Benefits

Scholars may enjoy the following benefits:

No tuition fees
Free textbooks
Monthly allowance
Support for uniforms, transportation, and living expenses (for low-income families)
Dormitory accommodation (if needed)

Qualifications

Applicants must have the following qualifications:

Filipino citizen with no pending immigrant application
Currently in Grade 7 or Grade 8 (from a DepEd-recognized school)
Belongs to the top 5% of the class or has grades of 85% and above in all subjects
With at least Very Satisfactory (VS) character rating
Must pass the qualifying exams in Mathematics, Science, and English