Do you want to earn a college degree but don’t have enough funds to make it happen? You’re not alone. Many students face the same challenge, but there are ways to overcome it. The government offers several scholarship programs for students who are capable and determined but lack financial means. One of the most recognized among these is the DOST-SEI Science and Technology Undergraduate Scholarship program.
Through this program, qualified students receive financial assistance that covers tuition fees, monthly stipends, book allowances, and other school-related expenses. For many families, this support makes higher education possible and helps students stay focused on their studies instead of worrying about costs.
If you’re interested in pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics, the DOST scholarship could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for. Here’s what you need to know about how to become a DOST scholar.
Types of DOST-SEI S&T Scholarship
- MERIT: Under RA No. 2067, the DOST-SEI Merit Scholarship Program, formerly known as the NSDB or NSTA Scholarship, is awarded to students with high aptitude in science and mathematics who wish to pursue careers in science and technology.
- R.A. 7687: Republic Act No. 7687, also known as the “Science and Technology Scholarship Act of 1994,” grants scholarships to talented and deserving students whose families’ socioeconomic status does not exceed certain cut-off values. Qualifiers must pursue priority fields of study in the basic sciences, engineering, other applied sciences, and science and mathematics education.
2026 DOST Scholarship Exam Schedule
The Department of Science and Technology—Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) has announced that the in-person pen and paper qualifying exam for the 2026 DOST scholarship will be held on February 21-22, 2026. If you’re interested in applying for the 2026 DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarship, you’ll be pleased to know that they are now accepting applications. The deadline for submission of applications is November 21, 2026.
DOST Scholarship 2026 Qualifications
Before you take the examination, there are some requirements and qualifications you need to meet. Not everyone is eligible for the DOST scholarship. Do you want to know if you are qualified? Check the details below:
- Graduating Grade 12 male and female students in SY 2025-2026:
- STEM STRAND: All students belonging to the STEM class.
- NON-STEM STRAND: Must be in the top 5% of the graduating class, if belonging to the non-STEM strand.
- Graduate of Grade 12 before SY 2025-2026 and did not enroll in college yet:
- STEM STRAND: All students belonging to the STEM class
- NON-STEM STRAND: Must be in the top 5% of the graduating class
- Graduate of high school before the K–12 program. Must belong to the top 5% of the graduating class.
- Must be a natural-born Filipino citizen.
- Must be of good moral character and in good health.
- May have taken the DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarship Examination but did not qualify for the scholarship; or may have qualified for the DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarship but did not avail of the award; or may have not taken any DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarship Examination.
- Must NOT have earned any post-secondary units.
To be able to get the scholarship, the applicant should enter state universities or colleges, network institutions recognized by DOST-SEI, and Centers of Excellence or Centers of Development by CHED-identified tertiary institutions. You must make sure that you pass the entrance examination for the institution or universities you have applied to.
How to Apply in DOST Scholarship
Here is the step-by-step guide on how to apply for a slot in the upcoming DOST-SEI Science and Technology Undergraduate Scholarship:
1. Visit the Application Portal– Go to https://ugs.science-scholarships.ph/ to start your application.
2. Create an Account– Register using a valid email address. A verification email will be sent to you—make sure to check your inbox and follow the instructions to verify your account.
3. Complete the Application Modules– After verification, log in to your account and fill out the following modules:
- Personal Data
- Contact Information
- Family Data
- Financial Contribution
- Household Information Questionnaire
- School Information
- Upload Documents
You can complete these modules in any order and save your progress as you go. Just make sure to finish everything on or before the deadline.
4. Upload Required Documents
- Accepted file formats: .jpeg, .png, .bmp, .pdf
- Maximum upload size: 5MB per file
- Multiple files may be uploaded per requirement (e.g., three separate photos of your parent’s proof of income).
- To upload, click Upload File, select all related files, and click Upload.
- Use the Preview button to check if the uploaded files are correct and complete before proceeding.
5. Review and Submit Your Application– Before pressing SUBMIT, double-check that:
- All modules are complete.
- All information is true and correctly spelled.
- All required documents are uploaded.
Note: Once you submit your application, you will no longer be able to edit any information. Your application will be evaluated based on the details you have provided.
6. Select Your Test Center Location– After your application is reviewed and found eligible, you will be allowed to choose your preferred test center location—either near your permanent address, current address, or school address.
Your preference will be considered when assigning your testing venue. However, once your test center choice is submitted, you cannot make any further changes, so carefully consider where you are likely to be on the exam date.
DOST Scholarship Benefits
Now that you have chosen your course and passed the DOST scholarship examination, what are the benefits you can get? Here are they:
- School Tuition and Other expenses: – DOST scholarship is offering P10, 000 or P8, 000 per semester.
- P10,000 book allowance.
- P500 allowance for PE uniform accredited for the first year semester.
- Students who are studying outside their home province will be granted a roundtrip allowance.
- Those who acquire the course under the Bachelor of Science in Mining, Geology, Physics, Applied Physics, and Physics Teaching will receive a support of P5,000.
- P4,000 is the allowance given every month for DOST-SEI major or priority courses.
- If the curriculum requires summer classes, P1,500 is granted to the scholar for tuition and other school fees.
- There is a second book allowance of P500, but you must submit an official receipt
The Pros of Being a DOST Scholar
Students who take the DOST scholarship examination are to lessen the burden of their parents supporting their tuition and school expenses. Lots of students are aiming to become scholars, but only a few deserving ones were chosen. What are the pros of being a DOST scholar?
They will support you financially.
Some Filipino parents find it hard to support all of their children in college. To continue their college years, they are urging their children to take the DOST scholarship examination. Once you pass the test, you will be given P10,000 or P8,000 in financial support for your school tuition every semester. Other than this, DOST will provide other allowances for books and other expenses while in college.
You will be driven to work harder.
Being a DOST scholar means you need to maintain your grade. If you want to stay as a DOST scholar, diligence and perseverance are needed. Knowing that you need to maintain your grade, you will be more encouraged to work harder than usual.
You can learn how to be more independent.
Your parents are working hard to support all your basic needs, but as you grow up, you know that you need to work on your own. Being a DOST scholar does not mean that you need to find a job, but it will give you a sense of responsibility. Working hard to continue being a scholar means that you are learning how to become independent.
The Cons of Being a Scholar
Although we have talked about the positive things about the DOST scholarship, we know that it has a few disadvantages. Though it is up to you if you think that these disadvantages are good enough to discourage you.
You need to deal with pressure.
Maintaining grades puts pressure on you, especially when the subject is getting more difficult in the next few semesters. That is why it is important to choose the courses that you like when you plan to take the examination with the DOST scholarship.
You must serve in the country for several years, the same as the year you enjoyed the benefits of the DOST scholarship.
If you are planning to go abroad after graduation, the government will not allow you to do that unless you finished your service inside the country for some time. Well, this would not create too many problems because, after serving in the country, you can plan to work abroad.
Conclusion
Being a scholar is a responsibility. If you become a DOST awardee, you must cherish it and work hard to benefit from the DOST scholarship. You must also learn all about the terms and regulations of being a scholar. I have mentioned above the agreements for being a DOST scholar. It is your responsibility to know about it as you file your DOST scholar application.
The government is giving benefits to deserving ones, especially to those students who are taking their studies seriously and eagerly. Do not take this opportunity for granted. Only a few students are accredited with the DOST scholarship.
According to some students who became DOST scholars, it changed their lives in a great way. “You do not have to graduate magna cum laude. The fact na scholar ka karon [you are already a scholar], successful ka na [you are already successful] is what Kim Dianne Ligue said, a DOST scholar who graduated as magna cum laude from the University of the Philippines Mindanao. Although being awarded a DOST scholarship is challenging, it helped her parents in many ways, and they did not worry about how they could support her studies.
You see, if there is a will, there is always a way. If you lack in financial capability to support your studies, do not lose hope easily. The government is offering several scholarships to help you with your financial problems. As they see that you are deserving, they are willing to support your studies. Study hard and do everything to reach your goals. Work hard to achieve your goals in life. Work hard to help your parents in your own simple way. Applying for the DOST scholarship might be as challenging as you think, but as you work hard toward it, you will probably welcome success and be a DOST scholar until the end of your college years.
Puede pa po ba i-apply ang anak ko for scholarships, 2 and a half year pa po sya for college? Salamat po!
for SEI undergraduate scholarship hindi po pwede if nakapag college na
Hi! About the birth certificate does it have to be original or can it be just a clear photocopy? Thank you!
Hello! when naman po ang start ng application for masters scholarship?
Hi, my son is graduating in high school grade 10 under special science program of their school, is he qualified to apply for the scholarship?
Hello po!May i know how much is the annual income of parents required to qualify the dost scholarship?
Im Graduating student of grade 12 for 2022-2023.
hi Maam gudpm when will be the 2022 – 2023 application opened for scholarship?
Dear,
When will be the application for 2023-2024 be opened?
Thank you.
Does DOST Scholarship applicable to BS Architecture course?
Good day, I am Rose Jane Rosales and I would like to know if the DOST scholarship next year offers BS in Forensic Science?
Check nyo lang po ang priority courses nila thru this link: https://sei.dost.gov.ph/index.php/programs-and-projects/scholarships/undergraduate-scholarships#junior-level-science-scholarships
I already submitted my documents. But DOST e-mail that I did not pass any requirements. What are the other ways to send it? I’m from Region 8
can ALS passer apply for this scholarship?
Good day may I ask if DOST SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT ARCHITECTURE COURSE?
Do you already know the answer mam? May I know po?
do we have a chance to apply dost scholarship this late? and is dost scholarship offering bs architecture?
Hello, wala po bang BS Architecture? I’ve seen other posts na meron daw po. Thank you!
Is the DOST scholarship for college is only applicable to public school or it is also okay for us if we pass the scholarship exam to go with private universities?
Hi is there a possibility that I can get this dost scholarship if im getting criminology as my course this coming school year??
Good day Ma’am/Sir,
Hindi po ba pwedeng mag-apply yung mga kukuha ng maritime courses sa college?
Pwede po ba magwalk in?
Yes.
Hi po, hindi niyo po ba inooffer yung architecture? 🙁
hello po bakit po hindo cover ang nursing!?
Pwede po ba ipadeliver na lang through parcel ang mga requirements sa dost branch? Or kailangan talaga inpersom ipasa?
Can I still apply for the scholarship kung BSRT (Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology) yung course ko? Thanks.
hello po hangang ilan po ba ang cut lvl ng income po ng parents para po maging eligible for the scholarship thanks po
Hello po, is it possible na maging scholar ng DOST kahit (BSHM) Bachelor of Science and Hospitality Management ang tinitake???
Hindi po pwede. Yung nasa list lang sa taas ang pwede.
Incoming Grade 11 ang daughter ko, naka stem program sya ngayon .. How to apply for scholarship ng incoming grade 11 sa DOST? please advise. Thanks.
Is the architecture course included in the scholarship?
When will be the posting of results if I attend exam this year 2019?
Good morning po. Sakop po ba ng scholarship yung Computer Science po?
Hello po! Is the Geology course included in the scholarship?
if ever i become a DOST scholar, is it okay to be a scholar also of other programs such as CHED?
If I am blessed to pass the scolarship, could I use it if I decided to enroll in criminology? That is my prep course before proceeding into law
Good day Maam/Sir
I am a grade 12 STEM student and an incoming college freshmen, I would like to ask what is your requirement to be a dost scholar (list of requirements) also where could I find an application form for it.
Aside from this, I would like to ask if there is a salary/family income cut off in this program for me to be qualified to be one.
my son is grade 12 recently studying at general santos city national secondary school of artsvand trade a technical vocational school his major skill is computer system servicing. I would like to enquire if my son is qualify to avail the scholarship.? modesty aside he is an achiever student in his school and belongs to the top rank in his grade.
Hello Sir/Ma’am
I was finding information on how to apply for the Scholarship but I also am wondering if you accept Home schooled Students? i graduated from an american school. is it still possible?
Maam/Sir,
Konbanwa!!!!!
Query: Could I still be able to take the examination kahit yung tax ex. certificate ko ay sa Muncipality lamang…ahmmm…what I’m trying to point is that….kahit ‘di BIR galing….ahmmmm….
Arigato gosaimasu!!!
Best regards,
Aishaan
Ang Bachelor of Science in Tourism management ba kasama sa dost scholarship?
No. DI kasama ang Tourism.
Yung..bachelor of science in secondary education major in mathematics .kasama ba sa dost scholar???
Hi.Is is okay if it’s not STEM graduate in SH and not graduated in Science HS?I’m willing to take this kind of scholarship because the course that I want was in here…
Good noon Ma’am/Sir
Meron po bang online submission sa form?
At online exam ?
Hello po, bakit po hindi kasama ang nursing sa offered courses ng DOST?
Kasi po kasama pa din naman po ang nursing sa strand ng STEM kasi konektado siya sa science. The future nurses wishes na sana i offer ang nursing sa courses ng DOST.
What if I was to take the DOST schoolarship then after graduation I am to pursue med school. Do I need to serve four years in government or can I do that after I become a doctor?
Hi is it possible for someone who is a foreigner and has dual citizenship to apply for this scholarship?
Greetings Sir/Ma’am,
I am currently incoming grade 12 student and a stem strand. i want to ask the personal requirements to those who want to take exam for DOST Scholarships.
Thank You and God bless, I wish and hope for your quick response, as soon as you read this comment.
can i ask po if ever not included in the top it still allowed to take the DOST SCHOLARSHIP examination?if not?what’s avail ???
ask ko lang po why nursing is not included na po…?
Hello po. Pag incoming Grade 11 sa Aug 2019 po ba, eligible nang kumuha ng exam? thanks!
GREETINGS!
PWEDE PO BA MAG APPLY NANG DOST SCHOLARSHIP NA MAG SECOND YEAR COLLEGE AT HINDI PO GALING SA SHS STRAND NA STEM?
SALAMAT PO.
Is it still fine po if I was a student of a science high school in junior high but not in senior high?
Good day ma’am/sir
I would like to ask if I can take the scholarship even if I’m first year college and my chosen course is not open for DOST scholarship, pero mag shi-shift po ako for the next school year ng BS Civil Engineering.
Hi good day kid! I’m a DOST Scholar Alumni. I think you can take up DOST JLSS. You could search it thru google, It’ll help yah!
Hi maam Pwedi na po ba ako maka take? Graduating Grade SHS po ako. At saan po ba ako magtatake at ano po bang requirements form? Pwedi rin ba ang CRIMINOLOGY dito? THANKS po?
Hindi pwede criminilogy dito.
Why is architecture not included?
Hi, please contact the DOST-SEI through their FB page for your query. Here’s the link: https://web.facebook.com/DOST.SEI/
Hello, ngayon na 2nd Year college student na po ako, pwede po bang mag apply ng scholarship for incoming 3rd year college po? Hindi rin po ako grumaduate sa Science HS. TY!
I am a Graduate of BS Agriculture major in Crop Science and I wish to pursue my MS degree. I am also a Licensed Agriculturist since 2014 who happens to be employed at private sectors. Now I decided to give up my career on the private company to enhance my learning on my chosen field. Is there any scholarship available for MS and to avail for the said scholarship? Is it the same process with the Undergraduate Students?
Hi, check this link: https://www.rappler.com/bulletin-board/225704-dost-sei-scholarship-science-technology-graduates-students-study-abroad
Good day Sir/Ma’am, can I take DOST-SEI scholarship examination even though I’m not a top student in our class? Im really interested to take scholarship for college education. Thanks.
Pwede po ba mag apply kahit married na undergrad po ako. B.S. ED Major in math po?
Hi Ma’am/Sir tanong ko lang po pede po kumuha ng exam kahit incoming grade 11 palang po . Salamat mo po sa inyong pag tugon.
pwede po ba mag apply po kahit mag gegrade 12 plang po sa pasukan ?
Yes.
Good Day! ma’am\sir I would like to ask if when the examination of DOST scholarship start? I’m so interested\willing to apply this kind of scholarship and its connected to my course that I would like to get this coming 1st year college. Thank you!
Good Morning Sir/Madam,
I would like to asked if the DOST Scholarship can avail also by currently college student? I am 2nd year BSEd Mathematics Major.
Your quick respond is important. Thank you! 🙂
Yes, under the Junior Level Science Scholarships (JLSS) program of the DOST.
Hello po! I tried searching it pero wala pong lumalabas, tsaka aano po ba mag take up ng quiz na yun? Hehehe
Good Morning Sir/Madam,
I would like to asked if the DOST Scholarship can avail also by currently college student? I am 2nd year BSEd Mathematics Major.
Your quick respond is important. Thank you! 🙂
Can we still take the DOST examination even if we are already a first year college student, I mean, I am planning to shift my course from education to civil engineering, is that possible po?
Good day! Tanung ko po sana Kung pwede po kumuha ng scholarship kapag mag masteral po? Salamat po ss tutugon.Godbless!
Pwede po ba mag apply kahit senior high school kapa?
Good day, Madam/Sir!
I would like to ask when is the deadline of taking this scholarship and where will it be happening.
Thank you and hoping for your quick response as soon as you got to read this message. GODBLESS
Pwede po bang maging qualified ang maging scholar sa DOST kahit Hindi kasali sa top student?
Good day, Sir/ma’am!
I would like to ask how, when, and where can I be able to avail DOST scholarship? Thank you. 🙂
Good morning po maam ask ko lang po kung pano po ipapasa yung form G na residency po sa gmail nalang po ba send kasi po yun daw po yung kulang ko pero ho nakapag pasa na po ako.
Thankyou po
Good day sir/madam:
I would like to ask, what is the cut-off set values of socio-economic status for DOST scholarship? Because even if my parents could support me, there will be instances that money is not always there to support my studies, instances like hospitalization and some school related budget. And I would like to apply for this scholarship for that matter.
Is it okay for me to take DOST Scholarship even though I’m a grade 12-STEM student and I am an incoming college student. It would be a great opportunity for me to get prepared in college.
Dear Sir/Ma’am,
I just read the details regarding the DOST scholarship. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to take the previous exam scheduled October 2017(because I was hospitalized).
I am now about to enter college as a freshman and I aim to take a medical course. With this reason, I’m searching for programs/scholarships to support me with my studies and I believe DOST can give me the best offer accurate for the way I plan with my education.
With my given situation, I would like to ask if I can still obtain the scholarship grant. Yet, if I may, when and how can I?
Thank you and deeply hoping for your quick response as soon as you get to read this message. Godbless!
From an aspiring scholar of the country 🙂