TACLOBAN CITY, Philippines — Students who want to pursue science and technology-related courses may now apply for a scholarship grant from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region 8.
DOST regional director Edgardo Esperancilla said, third year and fourth year level students may avail of the junior level science scholarship program under the full implementation of the K-12 program.
This is in accordance with the fast-tracked Science and Technology Scholarship Act of 2013 which aims to fill up the shortage of teachers for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects in high school.
“We are happy to report that in Region 8, we are the only region with 100% DOST scholars in all the municipalities of the region. 652 scholars in the whole region,” said Esperancilla.
The DOST will subsidize the tuition and other school fees of qualified applicants in the scholarship program. They will also be given monthly allowances.
Students who can finish their courses under the program will be given priority to teach in the high school level even without a licensure examination for teachers or LET eligibility. But they are obliged to take the exam within five years.
Meanwhile, the DOST-8 has intensified its graduate school scholarship program for those who want to pursue a doctorate or master’s degree.
The program aims improve the country’s global competitiveness and innovation through science and technology as well as increasing the ratio of scientists and engineers in the country.
Aside from tuition, scholars taking a master’s degree under the program will receive Php18,000 monthly allowance, and Php28,000 for the PhD. (UNTV News & Rescue)
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