DOST opens 2009 Junior Level Science Scholarships
The Department of Science and Technology-Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) shall award Junior Level Science Scholarships (JLSS) under the Project GIFTS-RA7687 and JLSS-Merit Scholarship Programs for the Academic Year 2009-2010.
These science and engineering scholarships shall be awarded to regular third year college students who are currently enrolled in the S&T priority courses in any of the state colleges and universities and CHED Centers of Excellence/ Centers of Development. To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must have a general weighted average of 83% or better, no failing grade in any academic subject and must pass the JLSS qualifying examination scheduled on August 1, 2009.
Scholarship privileges per academic year includes tuition and other school fees not to exceed Php6,000.00 per semester, book allowance of Php5,000.00 per academic year, and monthly stipend for the 10-11 month duration, group health and accident insurance, and additional privileges during summer if required in the curriculum.
Application forms can be obtained and filed at the DOST VI Regional Office, Magsaysay Village, La Paz, Iloilo City, or at the nearest Provincial Science and Technology Center. It can also be downloaded at the website www.science-scholarships.ph. Deadline for submission of application is on June 26, 2009.
For further information about the scholarship program, please contact DOST VI Regional Director, Engr. Rowen R. Gelonga at telephone numbers: (033) 320-0907/320-0093/ 320-0908. (DOST VI-srpp)