THE DEPARTMENT of Science and Technology’s Science Education Institute announced that 9,776 students qualified for the 2023 Science and Technology undergraduate scholarships.

Of this number, 5,561 qualified under RA 7687 Scholarship Program and 4,125 qualified under DOST-SEI Merit Scholarship Program.

Meanwhile, 1,224 students are under consideration, pending revalidation of some requirements.

“The announcement of the scholarship exam results marks the beginning of a transformative chapter in the lives of the qualifiers. We believe that they now have the freedom to pursue their dreams and aspirations of S&T careers without constraint,” DOST-SEI Director Dr. Josette T. Biyo said.

She added that the program will enable students “to explore their scientific interests and pursue higher education, setting them on a path to become the next generation of scientists, technologists, innovators, and problem solvers.”

The scholars will receive a monthly stipend of P7,000, a tuition subsidy of up to P40,000 per academic year for those enrolled in private higher education institutions and an annual book allowance.

They will also get learning materials or connectivity allowance, Military Science or Physical Education clothing allowance, an economy-class roundtrip fare per year for those studying outside of their home province, outright thesis allowance, graduation allowance, and group accident insurance.

Graduates from the scholarship program are required to render service to the country, preferably in their field of specialization, equivalent to the number of years they enjoyed the scholarship.