DOST Scholarship 2022 JLSS Applications Now Open; Here’s How to Apply
DOST Scholarship 2022 is now accepting applicants for incoming regular 3rd year college students in the Science and Technology area. The scholarships are offered by the Science Education Institution of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-SEI). Without further ado, here’s how to apply for DOST Scholarship 2022.
According to SEI, face-to-face transactions are discouraged because of the pandemic. Application for scholarships may only be done online.
DOST Scholarship 2022: What is the Junior Level Science Scholarship?
According to DOST-SEI, the Junior Level Science Scholarship (JLSS) Program aims to:
provide scholarships that will finance the education of talented and deserving students in their third year of college and who are pursuing degree programs in the areas of science and technology; and
ensure a steady, adequate supply of qualified S&T human resources who can steer the country towards national progress.
DOST Scholarship 2022: Who can apply?
REGULARsecond year college male and female students enrolled in a DOST-SEI priority S&T course at identified universities in the Second Semester of AY 2021-2022.
Must have a general weighted average of at least 83% or its equivalent and with no conditional or failing mark from the First Semester of First Year until the First Semester of Second Year in college, including in the midyear term, if enrolled.
Must be natural-born Filipino citizen.
Must be of good moral character and in good health.
May have taken the DOST-SEI Scholarship Examination before but did not pass or have qualified for the DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarship but did not avail the scholarship award.
Types of Scholarships
The Junior Level Science Scholarship (JLSS) Program aims to: provide scholarships that will finance the education of talented and deserving students in their third year of college and who are pursuing degree programs in the areas of science and technology; and ensure a steady, adequate supply of qualified S&T human resources who can steer the country towards national progress.
Under the DOST-SEI, there are three types of scholarships for incoming college students. The MERIT Scholarship Program is awarded to students with high aptitude in science and mathematics and is willing to pursue careers in the fields of science and technology. Scholarships under RA No. 7687 or the “Science and Technology Scholarship Act of 1994” are awarded to students whose families’ socio-economic status does not exceed the set cut-off values of certain indicators. Last but not the least, scholarships under Republic Act No. 10612 fast-tracks graduates in sciences, mathematics and engineering who would like to teach in secondary schools throughout the country.
Scholarship Benefits
A. Regular Academic Year
Tuition and other school fees (for scholars enrolled in private HEIs)
₱40,000.00 / year
Book Allowance
₱10,000.00 / year
Monthly Living Allowance
₱7,000.00 / month
Transportation Allowance (for those studying outside of home province)
1 economy-class roundtrip fare
Group Health and Accident Insurance
Premium
Thesis Allowance
₱10,000.00
Graduation Allowance
₱1,000.00
B. Summer Allowance (if required in the curriculum)
Tuition and other school fees
₱1,500.00
Book Allowance
₱500.00 (to submit Official Receipt)
Monthly Living Allowance
₱7,000.00 / month for two months
Application Period
The application period of the DOST-SEI Junior Level Science Scholarships is from June 9, 2022, to July 31, 2022. The schedule of Qualifying Examination is on August 27-28, 2022.
Priority S&T Programs Under DOST Scholarship
The following are Science and Technology (S&T) priority programs that satisfy DOST’s study placement requirements for the particular S&T priority programs according to DOST-SEI:
Bachelor in Mathematics Education
Bachelor in Technology and Livelihood Education with Specialization in Information and Communications
Bachelor of Library and Information Science
BS Aeronautical Engineering
BS Aerospace Engineering
BS Agribusiness
BS Agribusiness Management
BS Agribusiness Management and Entrepreneurship
BS Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
BS Agricultural Biotechnology (UP System only)
BS Agricultural Chemistry
BS Agricultural Economics
BS Agricultural Engineering
BS Agricultural Technology
BS Agriculture
BS Animal Husbandry
BS Animal Science
BS Applied Mathematics
BS Applied Mathematics major in Mathematical Finance (4yrs, ADMU only)
BS Applied Physics
BS Applied Physics with Applied Computer System
BS Applied Physics with Materials Science and Engineering
BS Applied Statistics
BS Architecture
BS Astronomy
BS Astronomy Technology
BS Basic Medical Sciences (4 yrs, UPM only)
BS Biochemistry
BS Biology
BS Biology for Teachers
BS Biotechnology
BS Ceramics Engineering
BS Chemical Engineering
BS Chemistry
BS Chemistry for Teachers
BS Chemistry with Applied Computer Systems
BS Chemistry with Materials Science and Engineering
BS Manufacturing Engineering-Management-Mechatronics and Robotics (DLSU only)
BS Marine Biology
BS Marine Science
BS Materials Engineering
BS Mathematics
BS Mathematics and Science Teaching
BS Mathematics for Teachers
BS Mechanical Engineering
BS Mechatronics Engineering
BS Medical Laboratory Science
BS Medical Technology
BS Metallurgical Engineering
BS Meteorology
BS Microbiology
BS Mining Engineering
BS Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
BS Nutrition
BS Nutrition and Dietetics
BS Packaging Engineering
BS Petroleum Engineering
BS Pharmaceutical Sciences
BS Pharmacy (4-year program)
BS Pharmacy major in Clinical Pharmacy (5-year program)
BS Physics
BS Physics for Teachers
BS Psychology
BS Public Health
BS Speech Pathology
BS Statistics
BSE Biological Sciences
BSE Biology
BSE Biology-Chemistry (4yrs, USC only)
BSE Chemistry
BSE General Sciences
BSE Mathematics
BSE Physical Sciences
BSE Physics
BSE Physics-Chemistry (4yrs, USC only)
BSE Physics-Mathematics (4yrs, USC only)
BSE Science
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Study Placements
Courses can be taken in the following Higher Level Institutions (HEIs) in the Philippines:
University of the Philippines
State Universities and Colleges
Private Institutions that are recognized by CHED as Centers of Excellence or Centers of Development or has FAAP Level III accreditation for the priority S&T programs of study
For RA 10612: All of the above and schools that offer CHED compliant courses that are included in the list of priority S&T programs of study
DOST Scholarship 2022 Requirements
Important Things to Note Before Application
Valid Email Address
Working Mobile Number/s
Provide a working number where you can be contacted in relation to your application
Security of Access Credentials
Your Application ID will serve as your access credential to the DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarship E-Application System. Keep your access credential secure at all times.
No Multiple Accounts
Refrain from creating multiple accounts as it might cause a delay in accessing your application form
Stable Internet Connection
Make sure you have a stable internet connection that is capable of uploading documents so that your application will go smoothly.
Documents to Prepare
Downloadable forms
Print the following forms in A4-sized bond paper. Have them signed by the proper authorities indicated in the forms. Scan/Take a picture and save each file. Name each file: (Surname-Form __) when saving it before uploading it to the e-application system.
Official Transcript of Records (TOR) or True Copy of Grades (TCG) or Grade Report downloaded from the portal for First Semester of First Year until the First Semester of Second Year in college, including in the midyear terms, if enrolled.
Must be duly signed by the University Registrar/Dean of College
Recent passport-size picture (4.5 cm x 3.5 cm or 1.8 inches x 1.4 inches)
Must show the face of the Applicant, 80% of the picture
Must be colored, with white background
With the name tag position at approximately 1 inch or 2.54 cm below the chin): Full name, handwritten- First Name, Middle Initial, Last Name, and Extension Name, if any (e.g. JUAN C. DELA CRUZ, JR.), and signature over printed name
Taken within the last three (3) months prior to the filing of the application
PSA, NSO, or the Municipal Registry Office Birth Certificate
Clear, signed copy of 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
Annual Gross Income must be clearly indicated in the document.
Notarized Affidavit of Guardianship
Must be submitted if the applicant is not living together with either of the parents