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How to Apply DOST STRAND Program – Science and Technology Regional Alliance of Universities for National Development

Another scholarship program offered by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) under the graduate program is the Science and Technology Regional Alliance of Universities for National Development (STRAND) scholarship.

This scholarship provides an opportunity for students taking up Master’s and Doctoral degrees in Science and Technology to study in any of the partner universities of the program.

Also Read: How to Apply DOST-SEI Foreign Graduate Scholarship Program

If you wish to know more about this scholarship, check out the article below as we will give you an in-depth guide on how to apply for the Science and Technology Regional Alliance of Universities for National Development.

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how to apply dost strand program Science and Technology Regional Alliance of Universities for National Development

What is the Science and Technology Regional Alliance of Universities for National Development (STRAND) Program?

This scholarship program is intended only for qualified males and females to pursue Master’s and Doctoral programs in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) courses including Science and Mathematics Education under the Science and Technology Regional Alliance of Universities for National Development (STRAND).

The Science and Technology Regional Alliance of Universities for National Development aims to strengthen the faculty profile of universities in the provinces by providing graduate scholarships to its faculty members who will eventually spur the research and development activities in the regions as well as train high-level human resources needed for S&T activities in the regions/provinces who will contribute to the country’s global competitiveness and economic development. Additionally, it aims to provide opportunities to talented and deserving S&T professionals in the provinces to pursue advanced degrees in STEM priority fields.

Types of Scholarships

  • Master’s in STEM programs (2 years)
  • Doctoral in STEM programs (3 years)

STRAND Universities

Below are the Universities under each STRAND component.

STRAND 1

Under this STRAND, scholars shall pursue graduate studies in any of the member universities of the DOST-SEI Graduate Scholarship consortia such as the ASTHRDP-NSC and ERDT Consortium, and CBPSME-NCGSME. This STRAND aims to strengthen the faculty profile of the university by granting graduate scholarships to its faculty members in identified fields where the university will niche.

University

  • Cagayan State University
  • Palawan State University
  • Eastern Visayas State University

STRAND 2

This STRAND shall strengthen the faculty profile of a STRAND 2 university by granting graduate scholarships to its faculty members in identified STEM where it will niche. Additionally, it shall provide scholarships for masters and/or doctoral in identified STEM degrees in identified universities as long as they strictly comply with the policies and standards on graduate education per existing CHED issuances.

University

  • Saint Louis University (CAR Region)
    • Master’s
      • Biology
      • Environmental Engineering
      • Information Technology
      • Pharmacy
  • Mariano Marcos State University (Region I)
    • Master’s
      • Agricultural Engineering
      • Animal Science
      • Biology
      • Crop Science
      • Mathematics
  • Nueva Vizcaya State University (Region II)
    • Master’s
      • Agricultural Engineering
      • Animal Science
      • Crop Science
      • Forestry
      • Mathematics/Science Education (General Science)
    • Ph.D.
      • Animal and Crop Science
      • Forestry
      • Mathematics/ Science Education (General Science)
  • Batangas State University (Region IV-A)
    • Master’s
      • Civil Engineering
      • Computer Engineering
      • Computer Science
      • Electrical Engineering
      • Electronics and Communications Engineering
      • Information Technology
      • Mathematics
  • Central Mindanao University (Region X)
    • Master’s
      • Agronomy
      • Animal Science
      • Biology
      • Education (Biology, Mathematics, General Science)
      • Electrical Engineering
      • Entomology
      • Food Science
      • Forestry
      • General Science
      • Horticulture
      • Mathematics
      • Mechanical Engineering
      • Plant Pathology
      • Soil Science
    • Ph.D.
      • Agronomy
      • Animal Science
      • Biology
      • Education (Biology, Mathematics, General Science)
      • Electrical Engineering
      • Entomology
      • Food Science
      • Forestry
      • General Science
      • Horticulture
      • Mathematics
      • Mechanical Engineering
      • Plant Pathology
      • Soil Science
  • University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines – Cagayan de Oro City (Region X)
    • Master’s
      • Applied Mathematical Science
      • Science Education (Chemistry)
      • Electrical Engineering
      • Information Technology
    • Ph.D.
      • Mathematical Sciences (Applied Mathematics)
      • Mathematics Education 
  • University of Southeastern Philippines (Region XI)
    • Master’s
      • Applied Mathematics
      • Biology
      • Environmental Science and Resource Management
      • Information Science
      • Library Information Science
  • Mindanao State University– Marawi (BARMM)
    • Master’s
      • Biology
      • Mathematics
      • Physics

Benefits

Here are the financial benefits and privileges scholars are entitled to receive from the Science and Technology Regional Alliance of Universities for National Development.

For Master’s

  • Actual tuition and other school fees.
  • Php 25,000 stipend per month.
  • Php 20,000 Book allowance.
  • Transportation allowance of one economy roundtrip fare per academic year is given only to those who will study outside their home province.
  • A premium Group accident and health insurance.
  • Thesis or Dissertation outright amounting to Php 60,000.
  • Student Research Support Fund of Php 200,000.

For Ph.D.

  • Actual tuition and other school fees.
  • Php 33,000 stipend per month.
  • Php 20,000 Book allowance.
  • Transportation allowance of one economy roundtrip fare per academic year is given only to those who will study outside their home province.
  • A premium Group accident and health insurance.
  • Thesis or Dissertation outright amounting to Php 100,000.
  • Student Research Support Fund of Php 475,000.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements or criteria for the Science and Technology Regional Alliance of Universities for National Development (STRAND) Program.

  • Applicants must be Filipino citizens.
  • They must not be more than 50 years old at the time of application.
  • They must be in good health condition and of good moral character.
  • Applicants must pass the admission requirements for graduate studies in any of the STRAND 2 universities; STRAND university-based faculty-applicant must seek admission in any of the member-university-based faculty applicants must seek admission in any of the member-universities of the ASTHRDP-NSC or the ERDT Consortium or the CBPSME-NCGSME.
  • Additionally, they must pass the interview and screening procedure.
  • They must also 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.

Requirements

Here are some of the documentary requirements that each applicant must secure and provide before applying for the Science and Technology Regional Alliance of Universities for National Development (STRAND) Program.

  • An accomplished STRAND Information Sheet – refer to the link here to access the STRAND Information Sheet.
  • Photocopy of the Birth Certificate.
  • Certified True Copy of the Official Transcript of Record
  • An endorsement from the two former professors in college for MS applicants or two former professors in the MS Program for Ph.D. applicants.
  • If employed:
    • Recommendation from employer or head of the agency
    • Form 2A—Certificate of Employment and Permit to Study
    • Form 2B—Certificate of DepEd Employment and Permit to Study (for DepEd employees only)
    • Form A—Career Plans
    • Form B—Research Plans
    • Form 3—Certification of Health Status
    • Valid NBI Clearance
  • Letter of Admission with Regular status from the Program Head of the accepting institution; should include the evaluation sheet
  • Approved Program of Study

Additional Requirements for Lateral Applicants

Certification from the university indicating the following:

  • Number of graduate units required in the program
  • Number of graduate units already earned with corresponding grades

How to Get DOST STRAND Scholarship Program

Here is a step-by-step guide and instructions when applying for the Science and Technology Regional Alliance of Universities for National Development (STRAND) Program.

Step 1: Go to the University you’ve chosen to study and submit an application together with the required documents.

Step 2: After applying, patiently wait for a response. Your application will go through the following selection procedure:

  • An evaluation of the accomplished application form and requirements by the University.
  • Validation and selection of qualifiers by SEI.
  • Approval of the list of awardees by the DOST Secretary.
  • The list of awardees approved by the DOST Secretary is final and unappealable.

Step 3: You will then get notified if you are on one of the lists of awardees approved by the DOST Secretary.

Important Reminders

Here are some of the important things that you have to remember when applying for the Science and Technology Regional Alliance of Universities for National Development (STRAND) Program.

  • The scholarship award shall be for full-time graduate studies to ensure on-time completion of Master’s/PhD degree in any of the DOST-identified priority fields.
  • The scholar must not be employed or practicing his/her profession while on scholarship; he/she must secure approval for an official leave of absence if employed.
  • The awardee shall execute a Scholarship Agreement with DOST.
  • The academic performance of the scholar shall be evaluated every school term based on established policies to determine his/her scholarship status.
  • A service obligation to be rendered in the Philippines shall be required of the scholar after he/she finishes the Master’s/PhD degree, such as one year of service for every year of scholarship.
  • Refund of scholarship grant with interest shall be required of the scholar for non-completion of his/her graduate program or failure to comply with the service obligation.

Video: How to Apply for the Science and Technology Regional Alliance of Universities for National Development (STRAND) Program

This video will give you detailed information about one of the graduate scholarship programs of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), the Science and Technology Regional Alliance of Universities for National Development (STRAND) Program.

The video tackles the important things to remember in applying for the said scholarship program such as the eligibility requirements or qualifications, the required documents you have to provide and secure, as well as the financial benefits scholars or beneficiaries are expected to receive. Hence, it is important to note all the important information discussed in the video to gain more understanding of the Science and Technology Regional Alliance of Universities for National Development (STRAND) Program.

You can also refer to this link – https://www.sei.dost.gov.ph/index.php/programs-and-projects/scholarships/postgraduate-scholarships#science-and-technology-regional-alliance-of-universities-for-national-development to read more about the Science and Technology Regional Alliance of Universities for National Development (STRAND) Program of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). You may also visit their official website here – https://www.dost.gov.ph/ to learn more about the scholarship programs they offer both for undergraduate and graduate programs.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who can apply for the Science and Technology Regional Alliance of Universities for National Development (STRAND) Program?

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.

2. Who can not apply for the Science and Technology Regional Alliance of Universities for National Development (STRAND) Program?

An applicant who is 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 is not eligible or is no longer allowed to apply for the Science and Technology Regional Alliance of Universities for National Development (STRAND) Program.

3. What are the qualifications for the Science and Technology Regional Alliance of Universities for National Development (STRAND) Program?

Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements or criteria for the Science and Technology Regional Alliance of Universities for National Development (STRAND) Program.

  • Applicants must be Filipino citizens.
  • They must not be more than 50 years old at the time of application.
  • They must be in good health condition and of good moral character.
  • Applicants must pass the admission requirements for graduate studies in any of the STRAND 2 universities; STRAND university-based faculty-applicant must seek admission in any of the member-university-based faculty applicants must seek admission in any of the member-universities of the ASTHRDP-NSC or the ERDT Consortium or the CBPSME-NCGSME.
  • Additionally, they must pass the interview and screening procedure.
  • They must also 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.

4. What are the requirements that I need to meet when applying for the Science and Technology Regional Alliance of Universities for National Development (STRAND) Program?

Here are some of the documentary requirements that each applicant must secure and provide before applying for the Science and Technology Regional Alliance of Universities for National Development (STRAND) Program.

  • An accomplished STRAND Information Sheet – refer to the link here to access the STRAND Information Sheet.
  • A photocopy of the Birth Certificate.
  • A Certified True Copy of the Official Transcript of Record
  • An endorsement from the two former professors in college for MS applicants or two former professors in the MS Program for Ph.D. applicants.

If employed:

  • Recommendation from employer or head of the agency
    • Form 2A—Certificate of Employment and Permit to Study
    • Form 2B—Certificate of DepEd Employment and Permit to Study (for DepEd employees only)
    • Form A—Career Plans
    • Form B—Research Plans
    • Form 3—Certification of Health Status
    • Valid NBI Clearance
    • Letter of Admission with Regular status from the Program Head of the accepting institution; should include the evaluation sheet
    • Approved Program of Study

Additional Requirements for Lateral Applicants

  • A Certification from the university indicating the following:
  • Number of graduate units required in the program
  • Number of graduate units already earned with corresponding grades

5. What are the benefits and privileges I can get from the Science and Technology Regional Alliance of Universities for National Development (STRAND) Program?

Here are the financial benefits and privileges scholars are entitled to receive from the Science and Technology Regional Alliance of Universities for National Development.

For Master’s

  • Actual tuition and other school fees.
  • Php 25,000 stipend per month.
  • Php 20,000 Book allowance.
  • Transportation allowance of one economy roundtrip fare per academic year is given only to those who will study outside their home province.
  • A premium Group accident and health insurance.
  • Thesis or Dissertation outright amounting to Php 60,000.
  • Student Research Support Fund of Php 200,000.

 For Ph.D.

  • Actual tuition and other school fees.
  • Php 33,000 stipend per month.
  • Php 20,000 Book allowance.
  • Transportation allowance of one economy roundtrip fare per academic year is given only to those who will study outside their home province.
  • A premium Group accident and health insurance.
  • Thesis or Dissertation outright amounting to Php 100,000.
  • Student Research Support Fund of Php 475,000.

6. Where can I apply for the Science and Technology Regional Alliance of Universities for National Development (STRAND) Program?

You can go to the above-mentioned STRAND Universities to apply for the Science and Technology Regional Alliance of Universities for National Development (STRAND) Program.

7. What are the priority courses covered by the Science and Technology Regional Alliance of Universities for National Development (STRAND) Program?

You can check out the list of the priority courses in the STRAND Universities section mentioned in the article.

Summary

This is the process of applying for the Science and Technology Regional Alliance of Universities for National Development (STRAND) graduate scholarship program that is offered by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). The process is simple; you just have to meet the eligibility requirements to become qualified for the scholarship program and submit all the required documents to the STRAND University you have chosen. Additionally, you have to finish the degree program you have chosen.

If you wish to know more about this scholarship program, you can read more here – https://www.sei.dost.gov.ph/index.php/programs-and-projects/scholarships/postgraduate-scholarships#science-and-technology-regional-alliance-of-universities-for-national-development. We hope that you have found this article helpful as you apply for the Science and Technology Regional Alliance of Universities for National Development (STRAND) Program of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). You can also find the other graduate scholarship programs offered by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) here – https://www.sei.dost.gov.ph/index.php/programs-and-projects/scholarships/postgraduate-scholarships.