There are different scholarship programs the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has to offer for you. One of them is the Capacity Building Program in Science and Mathematics Education (CBPSME), a graduate scholarship program that aims to improve the quality of science and mathematics education in the Philippines.
This scholarship program is open to males and females who are pursuing Masters and Doctorate degrees in Science and Mathematics Education. The program aims to produce highly competent and effective science and mathematics teachers who will contribute to the improvement of the quality of education in the Philippines.
What is the DOST-SEI Capacity Building Program in Science and Mathematics Education (CBPSME)?
The Capacity Building Program in Science and Mathematics Education (CBPSME) is a scholarship program offered by the Department of Science and Technology-Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) in cooperation with the National Consortium in Graduate Science and Mathematics Education (NCGSME).
This scholarship program is intended for qualified male and female applicants for the pursuance Master’s and Doctorate degrees in Science and Mathematics Education. It aims to improve the quality of science and mathematics education in the country and accelerate the development of a critical mass of experts in science and mathematics education. This scholarship program can either be for a Master’s in Mathematics / Science Education or a Doctoral in Mathematics / Science Education.
School Placement and Field of Specialization
Below is a list of all the recognized school placements together with the field of specialization they offer under Master’s or Doctoral Education.
Master’s
Residential Mode
Ateneo De Manila University (ADMU)
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Science Education
Bicol University (BU)
- Biology
- Chemistry
- General Science
- Mathematics
- Physics
Cebu Normal University (CNU)
- Mathematics Education
- Science Education
Central Luzon State University (CLSU)
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
De La Salle University (DLSU)
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Physics
Leyte Normal University (LNU)
- Mathematics Education
- Natural Science
Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU)
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Science Education
- Mathematics
- Physics
Mindanao State University (MSU), Marawi City
- Mathematics
- General Science
Mindanao State University Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT)
- Biology
- Chemistry
- General Science
- Secondary Mathematics
- Physics
Philippine Normal University (PNU)
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Integrated Science
- Mathematics
- Physics
Saint Mary’s University (SMU)
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Physics
University of San Carlos (USC)
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Physics
University of the Philippines College of Education-Diliman (UPCE-D)
- Biology
- Chemistry
- General Science
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Environmental Education
Western Mindanao State University (WMSU)
- Biology
West Visayas State University (WVSU)
- Biology
- Mathematics
- Physics
Doctoral
Residential Mode
Ateneo De Manila University (ADMU)
- Mathematics Education
Bicol University (BU)
- Mathematics
Cebu Normal University (CNU)
- Science Education
De La Salle University (DLSU)
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Physics
Mindanao State University (MSU), Marawi City
- Biology
- Mathematics
Mindanao State University Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT)
- Science Education
- Chemistry
Philippine Normal University (PNU)
- Mathematics Education
- Science Education
Saint Mary’s University (SMU)
- Biology
- Mathematics
University of San Carlos (USC)
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
University of the Philippines College of Education-Diliman (UPCE-D)
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Physics
West Visayas State University (WVSU)
- Biology
- Mathematics
Distance Education Mode
University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU)
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Physics
Benefits
Below is the list of the financial benefits that scholars or grantees are expected to receive when they applied for the DOST-SEI Capacity Building Program in Science and Mathematics Education (CBPSME).
1. Under the Master’s Program, scholars or grantees are entitled to receive:
- An actual Tuition & other school fees
- A Php 25,000 stipend per month. Additionally, the stipends in the remaining months of the scholarship period shall be given to a scholar who completes his/her degree earlier than the end of the said period.
- A Php 20,000 book allowance per Academic Year.
- A Transportation allowance of 1 economy roundtrip fare per Academic Year. This financial benefit is only intended for those scholars who will study outside their home province.
- A premium Group Accident & Health Insurance
- A Php 60,000 for Thesis/Dissertation Allowance
- A Student Research Support Fund that covers a Research Grant amounting to Php 89,000, a Dissemination Grant of Php 75,000, and a Mentor’s Fee of Php 36,000.
2. Under the Doctoral Program, scholars or grantees are entitled to receive:
- An actual Tuition & other school fees
- A Php 33,000 stipend per month wherein the stipends in the remaining months of the scholarship period shall be given to a scholar who completes his/her degree earlier than the end of the said period.
- A Php 20,000 book allowance per Academic Year
- Transportation allowance of 1 economy roundtrip fare per Academic Year is given to scholars who will study outside their home province.
- A premium Group Accident & Health Insurance
- A Php 100,000 Thesis/Dissertation Allowance
- A Student Research Fund that covers a Research Grant amounting to Php 253,000, a Php 150,000 for Dissemination Grant, and Php 72,000 for Mentor’s Fee.
Qualifications
Here’s a list of the eligibility requirements that you need to know before applying for the DOST-SEI Capacity Building Program in Science and Mathematics Education (CBPSME) for both the Master’s and Doctoral Programs.
- Applicants must be a natural-born Filipino citizens.
- They must not be more than 50 years old at the time of application.
- They must be in good health and of good moral character.
- They must also pass the admission requirements for graduate studies at any of the NCGSME member universities.
- Additionally, they must have at least two years of teaching experience in science and mathematics for a Doctoral; or at least one year of teaching experience, or have graduated with academic honors or graduated as a DOST scholar for a master’s.
- Employed applicants are allowed to study full-time for two or three years (Residential Mode) and part-time for six years at UPOU (Distance Education Mode).
- Employees of DepEd must be officially endorsed by DepEd (Signed Form 2A by Division Superintendent and Regional Director).
- Additionally, they must have been in service for at least five (5) years.
- As well as have at least a Very Satisfactory performance rating for the last two (2) years.
- For the employed non-DepEd applicants, they must provide a Certificate of Employment, and Permit to Study (Signed Form 2B by the Head of the University).
- Applicants must not also be recipients of other scholarships and are willing to accept the terms and conditions specified in the Scholarship Contract.
- More importantly, applicants must be a Ph.D. graduate in a priority S&T program (scholar or non-scholar) who intends to pursue a second Ph.D. degree or an MS/Ph.D. non-scholar graduate (not S&T related) who intends to pursue a second MS/Ph.D. degree.
- They are not qualified for the said scholarship grant if they are a Ph.D. graduate (scholar or non-scholar) who intends to pursue another MS degree program or an MS graduate in a priority S&T program (scholar or non-scholar) who intends to pursue a second MS degree.
Requirements
Below is the list of all the required documents that applicants must be able to provide or secure.
- An accomplished Information Form (Form 1)
- A photocopy of the Birth Certificate
- For employed applicants, they must be able to provide a Certification of Employment and Permit to Study (Form 2A or Form 2B).
- A Medical Certificate (Form 3)
- A Certified True Copy of Service Record if they are employed.
- A Certified True Copy of Official Transcript of Records (TOR)
- A Notice of Admission to the Master’s/Doctoral in Science and Mathematics Education program in the Graduate School at any of the NCGSME member universities.
- An endorsement from two (2) former professors
- A Letter of nomination/recommendation from the head of the university.
- Aside from that, they commit to completing the degree.
Where to Obtain and File the Application Form
Below is the list of the recognized school placements where you can obtain and file the application form.
1. Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU)
- Dr. Raphael A. Guerrero
- Dean, School of Science and Eng’g.
- Project Director, CBPSME
- Loyola Heights, Quezon City
- 09989629464
- cbpsme.admu@gmail.com
2. Bicol University
- Dr. Lorna M. Miña
- Project Director
- College of Education, Legazpi Cty
- 09177071417
- lmmina@bicol-u.edu.ph
- joannakeith.madrona@bicol-u.edu.ph
3. CLAUS
- Dr. Eden S. David
- Project Director
- Dept. of Biological Sciences, College of Science
- Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija
- 940-8310
- eus_davidrdd@clsu.edu.ph
4. CNU
- Dr. Ireneo C. Abad
- Project Director
- College of Teacher Education
- Cebu City, Cebu
- 09052159530
- 614n231886@gmail.com
5. DLSU
- Dr. Lydia S. Roleda
- Project Director
- Science Education Department
- Taft Avenue, Manila
- 526-5916
- cbpsme@dlsu.edu.ph
- mary.grace.claro@dlsu.edu.ph
6. LNU
- Dr. Josephine C. Pelingon
- Project Director
- Office of the Graduate School
- Tacloban City, Leyte
- 09177051150
- cbpsme@lnu.edu.ph
7. MMSU
- Dr. Aris Reynold V. Cajigal
- Project Director
- College of Teacher Education
- Laoag City, Ilocos Norte
- 09271268907 / 09205976184
- arvcajigal@mmsu.edu.ph
- crbueno@mmsu.edu.ph
8. MSU-IIT
- Dr. Monera Salic-Hairulla
- Project Director
- College of Education
- Iligan City, Lanao del Norte
- 221-4050 to 55
- ced.sme@g.msuiit.edu.ph
- monera.salic@g.msuiit.edu.ph
9. MSU-Marawi
- Prof. Sonny M. Magno
- Project Director
- Institute of Science Education
- Marawi City, Lanao del Sur
- bcagas2000@yahoo.com
10. PNU
- Dr. Crist John M. Pastor
- Project Director
- National Center for Teacher Education
- Taft Avenue, Manila
- 8317-1768 loc 739
- pastor.cjm@pnu.edu.ph
11. SMU
- Dr. Melanie G. Great
- Project Director
- School of Graduate Studies
- Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya
- 09359660062
- smu.cbpsme@gmail.com
12. UPC
- Dr. Ma. Nympha B. Joaquin
- Project Coordinator
- UP College of Education
- UP Diliman, Quezon City
- (63) 8981-8500 loc 2811
- mbjoaquin@up.edu.ph
13. UP Open University
- Dr. Ricardo T. Bagarinao
- Project Director
- Faculty of Education UP Open University
- Los Baños, Laguna
- 536-6009
- ricardo.bagarinao@upou.edu.ph
14. USC – University of San Carlos Cebu
- Dr. Richard R. Jugar
- Project Director
- School of Education
- Cebu City
- 230-0100 loc. 146
- rrjugar@usc.edu.ph
15. WMSU
- Dr. Araceli A. Lim
- Project Director
- College of Science and Mathematics
- Zamboanga City
- 991-7979/(062)991-7247
- lim_araceli@yahoo.com
16. WVSU
- Dr. Peter Ernie D. Paris
- Project Director
- College of Education
- Iloilo City
- 09218008856/(033)3200870
- loc 1809
- dost-seicbpsme@wvsu.edu.ph
How to Process DOST-SEI CBPSME Program
Here is a step-by-step guide when applying for the DOST-SEI Capacity Building Program in Science and Mathematics Education (CBPSME).
Step 1: Apply for your desired school placement that offers or covers the field of specialization you wish to take up.
Step 2: After submission of the application together with the required documents, the University screens and evaluates the accomplished application form and other documentary requirements of the applicant.
Step 3: Afterwhich, they conduct interviews with short-listed applicants.
Step 4: Then, the University endorses the list of potential qualifiers to SEI.
Step 5: Then, the DOST-SEI validates the eligibility of the potential qualifiers for the scholarship.
For the DepEd teacher applicants, the DOST-SEI endorses to DepEd the list of names of potential qualifiers from DepEd who are teaching and non-teaching personnel with at least five (5) years in the service and with at least a very satisfactory performance rating to the last two years per DepEd D.O. 68 s.2009.
After that, the DepEd issues a potential qualifier Certification re-Permit to go on Leave with Compensation.
DepEd endorses to DOST-SEI the list of qualified DepEd teachers and non-teaching personnel for final approval of the DOST Secretary.
Step 6: When the DOST Secretary has approved the list, it is considered final and unappealable. Then, the DOST-SEI, through the Consortium Project Directors, sends the notice of award to the awardees.
Important Reminders
Here are some of the important reminders that you must remember when applying for the DOST-SEI Capacity Building Program in Science and Mathematics Education (CBPSME).
- Scholars or awardees must enroll in the required academic load per semester and study full-time/part-time (UPOU) in any of the identified training institutions.
- They must also maintain a grade point average/general weighted average required by the Graduate School of the university and comply with the university’s academic requirements to remain in the scholarship program.
- Additionally, they must comply with the terms and conditions of the Scholarship Contract to be entered into among himself/herself, the DOST-SEI, and the Training Institution.
- They must also render service in the Philippines upon completion of the degree along the field of specialization for a period equivalent to the length of time the scholarship is enjoyed.
- Scholars must also refund the scholarship grant with 12% interest for non-completion of the program within the prescribed period of study and/or failure to comply with the service obligation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. Who can apply for the DOST-SEI Capacity Building Program in Science and Mathematics Education (CBPSME)?
This scholarship program is intended for qualified male and female applicants for the pursuance Master’s and Doctorate degrees in Science and Mathematics Education.
2. What are the benefits and privileges I can get from the Capacity Building Program in Science and Mathematics Education (CBPSME)?
Here are the benefits that scholars of the Capacity Building Program in Science and Mathematics Education (CBPSME) are expected to receive.
1. Under the Master’s Program, scholars or grantees are entitled to receive:
- An actual Tuition & other school fees
- A Php 25,000 stipend per month. Additionally, the stipends in the remaining months of the scholarship period shall be given to a scholar who completes his/her degree earlier than the end of the said period.
- A Php 20,000 book allowance per Academic Year.
- A Transportation allowance of 1 economy roundtrip fare per Academic Year. This financial benefit is only intended for those scholars who will study outside their home province.
- A premium Group Accident & Health Insurance
- A Php 60,000 for Thesis/Dissertation Allowance
- A Student Research Support Fund that covers a Research Grant amounting to Php 89,000, a Dissemination Grant of Php 75,000, and a Mentor’s Fee of Php 36,000.
2. Under the Doctoral Program, scholars or grantees are entitled to receive:
- An actual Tuition & other school fees
- A Php 33,000 stipend per month wherein the stipends in the remaining months of the scholarship period shall be given to a scholar who completes his/her degree earlier than the end of the said period.
- A Php 20,000 book allowance per Academic Year
- Transportation allowance of 1 economy roundtrip fare per Academic Year is given to scholars who will study outside their home province.
- A premium Group Accident & Health Insurance
- A Php 100,000 Thesis/Dissertation Allowance
- A Student Research Fund that covers a Research Grant amounting to Php 253,000, a Php 150,000 for Dissemination Grant, and Php 72,000 for Mentor’s Fee.
3. What are the qualifications when applying for the Capacity Building Program in Science and Mathematics Education (CBPSME)?
Here’s a list of the eligibility requirements that you need to know before applying for the DOST-SEI Capacity Building Program in Science and Mathematics Education (CBPSME) for both the Master’s and Doctoral Programs.
- Applicants must be a natural-born Filipino citizens.
- They must not be more than 50 years old at the time of application.
- They must be in good health and of good moral character.
- They must also pass the admission requirements for graduate studies at any of the NCGSME member universities.
- Additionally, they must have at least two years of teaching experience in science and mathematics for a Doctoral; or at least one year of teaching experience, or have graduated with academic honors or graduated as a DOST scholar for a master’s.
- Employed applicants are allowed to study full-time for two or three years (Residential Mode) and part-time for six years at UPOU (Distance Education Mode).
- Employees of DepEd must be officially endorsed by DepEd (Signed Form 2A by Division Superintendent and Regional Director).
- Additionally, they must have been in service for at least five (5) years.
- As well as have at least a Very Satisfactory performance rating for the last two (2) years.
- For the employed non-DepEd applicants, they must provide a Certificate of Employment, and Permit to Study (Signed Form 2B by the Head of the University).
- Applicants must not also be recipients of other scholarships and are willing to accept the terms and conditions specified in the Scholarship Contract.
- More importantly, applicants must be a Ph.D. graduate in a priority S&T program (scholar or non-scholar) who intends to pursue a second Ph.D. degree or an MS/Ph.D. non-scholar graduate (not S&T related) who intends to pursue a second MS/Ph.D. degree.
- They are not qualified for the said scholarship grant if they are a Ph.D. graduate (scholar or non-scholar) who intends to pursue another MS degree program or an MS graduate in a priority S&T program (scholar or non-scholar) who intends to pursue a second MS degree.
4. What are the requirements or documents needed before applying for the Capacity Building Program in Science and Mathematics Education (CBPSME)?
Below is the list of all the required documents that applicants must be able to provide or secure.
- An accomplished Information Form (Form 1)
- A photocopy of the Birth Certificate
- For employed applicants, they must be able to provide a Certification of Employment and Permit to Study (Form 2A or Form 2B).
- A Medical Certificate (Form 3)
- A Certified True Copy of Service Record if they are employed.
- A Certified True Copy of Official Transcript of Records (TOR)
- You sent
- A Notice of Admission to the Master’s/Doctoral in Science and Mathematics Education program in the Graduate School at any of the NCGSME member universities.
- An endorsement from two (2) former professors
- A Letter of nomination/recommendation from the head of the university.
- Aside from that, they commit to completing the degree.
5. Where can I apply for the Capacity Building Program in Science and Mathematics Education (CBPSME)?
You can apply directly to the school placement where you wish to study your desired field of specialization. You can check out the above-mentioned school placements where to obtain and file the application form.
6. What are the graduate programs I can apply for the Capacity Building Program in Science and Mathematics Education (CBPSME)?
You can go back to the top of the article and check out the list of the programs or field of specializations that each school has to offer for both the Master’s or Doctoral Degree Programs.
Summary
Hence, this is the process of applying as well as the important documents you must provide and the eligibility for the Capacity Building Program in Science and Mathematics Education (CBPSME) offered by the Department of Science and Technology-Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI).
We hope that you find this article helpful and if you wish to know more about the other graduate scholarship programs that are offered by the Department of Science and Technology, you can check out their official website here – https://www.dost.gov.ph/.