DOST – SEI Scholarship

The Department of Science and Technology – Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) Undergraduate Scholarship Program supports talented Filipino students who will pursue priority programs in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The scholarship provides financial assistance, academic support, and national service opportunities to help develop the country's scientific and technological workforce.

RA 7687 Scholarship

•For financially needy but academically capable students
•Family gross annual income must not exceed the set DOST income threshold

DOST-SEI Merit Scholarship

•For students with high aptitude in science and mathematics
•Primarily merit-based; income is not the main qualifying factor

Ready to begin your journey?

Join over 500,000 scholars who have already transformed their futures through our program

Eligibility Requirements

Natural-born Filipino

Of good moral character and in good health

Graduating Grade 12 student (current academic year) or Graduate of Grade 12 who has not enrolled in any college program

STEM strand student or Non-STEM student belonging to the top 5% of the graduating class

Must not have previously earned any post-secondary units

Must pass the DOST-SEI Scholarship Examination

Required Documents

Certified true copy of Grade 11 and Grade 12 report cards

Certificate of good moral character

Proof of family income (for RA 7687 applicants)

Income tax Return (ITR) of parents/guardians

Certificate of Indigency

Birth certificate

Recent ID picture (as specified in guidelines)

School certification (strand and ranking, if non-STEM)

What to do?

Follow these steps and be guided on how to start the application.

Online application

Comply in Online application opens (typically during first semester of Grade 12)

Create account

Create an account in the official DOST-SEI E-Application System

Complete details

Complete personal, academic, and family information

Upload documents

Upload required documents before the deadline

Announcement of List of Qualified Examinees

January 30, 2026

Release of Test Permits to Qualified Examinees

February 1–9, 2026

Schedule of Qualifying Examination

February 21–22, 2026

Results Release

Official list of qualifiers published on DOST-SEI website
Email notification sent to successful applicants

Post-Qualification

Attend scholar orientation
Submit additional requirements (if requested)
Sign the Scholarship Agreement
Coordinate with school scholarship coordinator

Service Obligation

All scholars must render service in the Philippines in a field related to their degree for a duration equivalent to the number of years they received the scholarship.

Who to approach?

A look ahead at upcoming initiatives, evolving priorities, and the direction guiding our future work.

Kris Andrew P. Evangulla

Project Technical Assistant I

Madelyn P. Bulaqui

Project Staff – Scholarship

Mary Ann P. Maglasin

ARD – FASS, DOST Region 2

Cecilia S. Calagui

SRS II/CM for S&T Scholarships DOST Region 2