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DOST-SEI to accept applications for 2022 undergraduate scholarships until Dec. 31
DOST-SEI to accept applications for 2022 undergraduate scholarships until Dec. 31
Good news for future scholars!
The Department of Science and Technology-Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) is still accepting applications for the 2022 Undergraduate Scholarships until Dec. 31.
The DOST-SEI announced on Wednesday, Nov. 24, that the deadline for the submission of application to the 2022 DOST-SEI Undergraduate S&T Scholarship Program has been extended.
“Future scholars, no need to stress because you still have time to complete your documents and become a DOST-SEI scholar,” read the DOST-SEI Facebook post on Monday.
"The DOST-SEI is extending the deadline for submission of application for the 2022 Undergraduate Scholarship until Dec. 31, 2021!,” it further wrote on Facebook.
The online application period started on Oct. 22.
The last day of online application and uploading of requirements was initially set on Nov. 30.
The interested applicants were advised to apply online through https://usas.science-scholarships.ph/#/register.
Who can apply?
Those who are qualified to apply are the following:
-Graduating Grade 12 male and female students in School Year 2021-2022;
-All students belonging to the STEM class;
-Non-STEM students who belong in the top 5 percent of the graduating class;
-Must have academic ratings in Grades 9, 10, and 11;
-Must be 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;
-Must not have earned any post-secondary units.
The DOST-SEI said interested applicants need to have a valid and secure email account, a working mobile number, and a stable internet connection.
"You will be assigned an Application ID. This, with pertinent personal data, shall serve as your access credential to the DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarship E-Application System. Please keep your access credentials secure.”
The SEI advised the applicants not to create multiple accounts, because it will cause delay in accessing their application form.
The applicants have to prepare the following requirements before they can file their undergraduate e-application:
-Certificate of Good Moral Character;
-Certificate of Good Health;
-Principal’s Certification;
-Certificate of Residency;
-Parent’s Certification – Applicant has no pending immigration application to another country;
-Applicant’s Certification- Not a DOST Scholar prior to this application;
-Signed Declaration of Applicant and the Parent/Legal Guardian
-Certified Copy of Permanent Student Record (Form 137) for Grades 9, 10 and 11
-Recent picture, passport size (4.5 cm x 3.5 cm or 1.8 inches x 1.4 inches)
-Birth Certificate
-Parent/s or Legal Guardian’s 2020 Income Tax Return / BIR Form 1701 / Employment Contract for OFW / BIR Certificate of Exemption from Filing of ITR / Certificate of Indigency / Certificate of Employment with Compensation / Proof of Pension
The SEI said the applicants may check its website: https://sei.dost.gov.ph “for the announcements of the scholarship qualifiers sometime in May 2022."
The Institute said the Notice of Award will be sent to the qualifiers through their registered email address.