The underlying innovations of engineering and science technology towards bridging a greater foundation of education could bring a greater impact on the national development and economic stability of our country. In like manner, the country is also in need of young individuals who are capable in this field.
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However, the number of students pursuing science and engineering courses is slowly declining which is why PhilDev Foundation extends its help to Filipino students who wish to take engineering and science courses. They launched the Phildev Science and Engineering Scholarship because they believe that flourishing their professionalism by giving them a quality education and financial support that could empower their skills and expertise toward holistic development could bring a greater benefit to our country.
What is the PhilDev Science and Engineering Scholarship?
PhilDev Foundation together with their 11 university partners across the country offers an educational scholarship opportunity to Filipino students taking up engineering and science technology courses wherein eligible scholars are entitled to receive the privileges stated below including the financial allowance in exchange for the qualification standards and rules of the said program that the applicants must meet. This is known as PhilDev Science and Engineering Scholarship.
The goal of this scholarship grant is to increase the number of science and engineering practitioners in the Philippines by giving them financial support towards quality education that will uphold their skills and professional development in their specified field.
List of Universities
1. Batangas State University
a) PhilDev Science and Engineering Scholarship
- The degree program must be under the STEM
- Must be at least in their 2nd Year
- Must have a General Weighted Average of 90% or the equivalent grade point
- Must have an Annual Family Gross Income of not more than PHP 500,000 (present ITR)
b) Contact Information
- Dr. Jennifer G. Manalo
- Asst Director, Scholarship and Financial Office
- Email: scholarship.centraloffice@g.batstate-u.edu.ph
- Cell no.: 0998-535-4992
- Tel no.: (043) 980-0385 loc. 1144
c) Website
d) Application details
2. University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines
a) PhilDev Eligibility Criteria
- The degree program must be under the STEM
- Must be at least in their 2nd Year
- Must have a General Weighted Average of 90% or the equivalent grade point
- Must have an Annual Family Gross Income of not more than PHP 500,000 (present ITR)
b) Contact Information
- Ms. Josephine C. Visande
- Director, Admission and Scholarship Office
- Email: josephine.visande@ustp.edu.ph
- Mobile No.: 0917-147-6767
- Landline No.: (088) 856-1738 local 125
c) Website
d) Application details
3. University of San Carlos
a) PhilDev Eligibility Criteria
- The degree program must be under the STEM
- Must be at least in their 2nd Year
- Must have a General Weighted Average of 90% or the equivalent grade point
- Must have an Annual Family Gross Income of not more than PHP 500,000 (present ITR)
b) Contact Information
- Mr. Ferdinand S. Boncayao
- Student Financial Assistance/Scholarships Coordinator
- Email: scholarship@usc.edu.ph (Please CC fsboncayao@usc.edu.ph)
- Contact No.: 0908 880 3006
c) Website
4. University of the Philippines – Diliman
a) PhilDev Eligibility Criteria
- The degree program must be under the STEM
- Must be at least in their 2nd Year
- Must have a General Weighted Average of 90% or the equivalent grade point
- Must have an Annual Family Gross Income of not more than PHP 500,000 (present ITR)
b) Contact Information
- Mr. Jojo Barlaan
- Scholarship Coordinator
- Email: jbbarlaan@up.edu.ph
- Other Emails: osgscholarship.upd@up.edu.ph, osg.upd@up.edu.ph
c) Website
d) Application details
5. University of the Philippines Los Baños
a) PhilDev Eligibility Criteria
- The degree program must be under the STEM
- Must be at least in their 2nd Year
- Must have a General Weighted Average of 90% or the equivalent grade point
- Must have an Annual Family Gross Income of not more than PHP 500,000 (present ITR)
b) Contact Information
- Mr. Jojo Barlaan
- Scholarship Coordinator
- Email: jbbarlaan@up.edu.ph
- Other Emails: o osgscholarship.upd@up.edu.ph, osg.upd@up.edu.ph
c) Website
6. Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology
a) PhilDev Eligibility Criteria
- The degree program must be under the STEM
- Must be at least in their 2nd Year
- Must have a General Weighted Average of 90% or the equivalent grade point
- Must have an Annual Family Gross Income of not more than PHP 500,000 (present ITR)
b) Contact Information
- Ms. Rubelyn R. Bartolata
- Scholarship In-Charge
- Email: rubelyn.bartolata@g.msuiit.edu.ph
- Contact No: 09177160315
c) Website
7. Mapua University
a) PhilDev Eligibility Criteria
- The degree program must be under the STEM
- Must be at least in their 2nd Year
- Must have a General Weighted Average of 90% or the equivalent grade point
- Must have an Annual Family Gross Income of not more than PHP 500,000 (present ITR)
b) Contact Information
- Ms. Shaira Mhae A. Hermano
- Scholarship OIC
- Email: smahermano@mapua.edu.ph
c) Website
8. Central Luzon State University
a) PhilDev Eligibility Criteria
- The degree program must be under the STEM
- Must be at least in their 2nd Year
- Must have a General Weighted Average of 90% or the equivalent grade point
- Must have an Annual Family Gross Income of not more than PHP 500,000 (present ITR)
b) Contact Information
- Ms. Merry Grace Nunez
- Scholarship Unit Head
- Email: merrygracenunez@clsu.edu.ph
- Other Email: scholarshipcoordinator@clsu.edu.ph
c) Website
9. University of Santo Tomas
a) PhilDev Eligibility Criteria
- The degree program must be under the STEM
- Must be at least in their 2nd Year
- Must have a General Weighted Average of 90% or the equivalent grade point
- Must have an Annual Family Gross Income of not more than PHP 500,000 (present ITR)
b) Website
10. De La Salle University – Manila
a) PhilDev Eligibility Criteria
- The degree program must be under the STEM
- Must be at least in their 2nd Year
- Must have a General Weighted Average of 90% or the equivalent grade point
- Must have an Annual Family Gross Income of not more than PHP 500,000 (present ITR)
b) Contact Information
- Ms. Annalissa Penullar
- Coordinator for Externally-Funded Scholarships
- Email: annalissa.penullar@dlsu.edu.ph
Office of Admissions and Scholarships
- Email: scholarships@dlsu.edu.ph
- Trunk line: (02) 8524-4611 local 162 (Scholarships)
- Direct line: (02) 85360225
c) Website
11. Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan
a) PhilDev Eligibility Criteria
- The degree program must be under the STEM
- Must be at least in their 2nd Year
- Must have a General Weighted Average of 90% or the equivalent grade point
- Must have an Annual Family Gross Income of not more than PHP 500,000 (present ITR)
b) Contact Information
Admissions and Aid Office
- Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan
- Email: scholarships@xu.edu.ph
- IPTel: (088) 853 9800 loc 9157/9158
c) Website
12. Cebu Technological University
a) PhilDev Eligibility Criteria
- The degree program must be under the STEM
- Must be at least in their 2nd Year
- Must have a General Weighted Average of 90% or the equivalent grade point
- Must have an Annual Family Gross Income of not more than PHP 500,000 (present ITR)
b) Contact Information
- Mr. Irvin A. Narsico
- Director for Scholarship and Financial Assistance Programs
- Email: scholarship@ctu.edu.ph
- Landline No.: (032)492-4060 local 1140
- Mobile Nos.: 0916-361-0731/ 0928-655-4799
c) Website
Benefits
This scholarship is open to upcoming high school who wishes to enroll in STEM and there are greater benefits that the eligible applicants can acquire. These are as follows:
- Tuition fee
- Book Allowance per semester worth PHP 5,000.
- Annual summer camp
- Scholars may also receive support services from the PhilDev Scholarship Team
- Monthly living allowance of PHP 7,000 within 5 months and a total amount of PHP 35, 000.
- Mentorship from expert individuals
- Peer Group Support
- Career assistance most especially through internship and other Job Placement
Qualifications
The following is the list of qualification standards that the applicants must meet to be qualified:
- Must be a Filipino citizen.
- A general weight average (GWA) of at least 1.636 with no failing grades.
- Must be a bonafide student enrolled in specified science or engineering colleges or universities.
- Enrolled in a normal load course or at least 15 units.
- Must complete and pass all the required documents on time.
- Possessing good moral character with no record of disciplinary action.
- The applicant’s family income must not exceed PHP 500,000.
- Must be in good mental, physical and emotional health.
Requirements
This program is accepting walk-in and online applicants and the following is the list of the required documents that the applicants must submit to be qualified for the scholarship.
- Duly accomplished application form. OAD Form 6
- Certificate of Grades
- NSO Birth Certificate
- Copy of Income Tax Reform or ITR
- Medical certificate issued by the University Infirmary
- Certificate of Good Moral Character issued by OSA
How to Get PhilDev Science and Engineering Scholarship
The following are the step-by-step guide and instructions that you can use as your basis to apply for PhilDev Science and Engineering Scholarship.
Step 1: Kindly review the eligibility requirements and criteria including the qualification standards that the scholarship required.
Step 2: Determine whether your school or the university where you are enrolled is a PhilDev partner or not.
Step 3: Get an application form and fill it out. Always make sure not to leave any information blank.
Step 4: Pass your application form including the requirements on time. Passing complete required documents must be a great advantage because it will not cause some delays in your application process.
Step 5: Wait for the notification regarding the status of your scholarship application. The scholarship representative will be going to notify you through text, phone, or e-mail and they will instruct you on the next process that you need to do.
Step 6: Follow the instructions given by the scholarship admin to you.
Important Reminders
Attached below are some important points that aspiring applicants need to remember before applying.
- Before applying examine if the PhilDev Science and Engineering Scholarship is suitable for your chosen degree.
- Pay attention to the schedule and deadlines given so that they might not affect your application process.
- Always make sure that you have your complete requirements and that you verify the qualifications accordingly.
- This educational scholarship applies to the University of the Philippines.
Video: PhilDev-Philippine Scholarship
Check out the video below as it will help you understand the PhilDev Science and Engineering Scholarship even more especially what is the program all about and how will you apply for this scholarship grant. M
oreover, the video discusses the importance of the said scholarship program and its impact on our developing country. Aside from that, you can also witness the testimonies and experiences of the scholar and how their lives change through this scholarship program.
This video will show you a glimpse of how the PSES touch the lives of many scholars for more than a year and the evolution of these young minds into professional and well-competent individuals by acquiring excellence through quality education with the help of PSES.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How will we know the schedule of application for this scholarship?
You will only know the schedule of filling out application because the PhilDev and their allied universities across the country will be going to post updates regarding the application schedule on their websites and social media pages so it is suggested that you will visit their page or their website for the updates you can also call them using the hotline number stated above or better yet you will visit their offices and university campuses who offered this scholarship.
2. Does the PhilDev Science and Engineering Scholarship program have a return service?
The PhilDev Foundation collaboratively introduce this scholarship grant to deserving engineering and science students however they did not announce the return of service that the scholars need to be rendered after they graduate instead they just need to attend the annual summer camp of the said organization.
3. Is the PSES renewable every year until the scholar finishes his or her bachelor’s degree?
This scholarship is renewable depending upon the rules and criteria of the allied universities and if the grantees meet the agreements and qualification standards set by the university and PhilDev.
4. What is the other opportunity that PhilDev Foundation offers aside from the scholarship program they have?
Aside from the educational opportunity that the PhilDev Foundation offers they will going to help you uphold your holistic potential that is why they have an annual summer camp because this will help you improve your interpersonal and leadership skills and they will going to assist you with your internship and job application to make sure that you will attain success in your future endeavor.
5. Does the scholarship program cover all the educational expenses in school?
The educational scholarship program will only cover those educational expenses mentioned in the benefits above but not all personal expenses and other allowances. Any other expenses will be shoulder by the student applicants.
6. Does the scholarship have terminations? Are there rules and responsibilities the PSES Scholar that needs to follow?
Apparently, like any other scholarship, PSES have basic requirements for their scholars but this requirement is for the common good of the grantees not for the organization. This is set to maintain the good standing of the students while they were taking up their specified courses.
For a better understanding of the said agreement, you can click and refer to this link for your basis https://clsu.edu.ph/announcements/PHILDEV.pdf.
7. Can I still apply even if I am a beneficiary of another scholarship program?
If you are a beneficiary of another scholarship program, make sure that it allows you to apply or that the scholarship grant does not restrict you to avail of only one scholarship grant or program. For instance, government scholarships such as from the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) or the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) prohibit a scholar from avail of more than one scholarship grant from the government. Hence, make sure first that your application to another scholarship program does not affect the current scholarship you have.
8. Where can I send or submit my application?
You may send your application to your chosen university when you apply for the scholarship program. You use their contact information mentioned above.
9. Is there a maintaining grade or a general weighted average required to continuously benefit from the scholarship program?
To continuously benefit from the scholarship program, scholars must be able to maintain the minimum grade or general weighted average required. The maintaining grade or average for the PhilDev Science and Engineering Scholarship is 90% or the equivalent grade point.
Summary
Hence, this is the process of applying for the PhilDev Science and Engineering Scholarship which is an educational opportunity and a great advantage for science, technology, and engineering students to finance their bachelor’s degree and finish their college education. Just keep in mind all the qualifications or eligibility requirements and assess yourself if you qualify.
Also, take note or list down all the documentary requirements to avoid submitting incomplete documents. Additionally, familiarize yourself with the procedures for applying for the said scholarship program, and do not hesitate to reach out to the contact person of your university for further inquiries about the status of your application. We are kindly hoping that you find this article helpful when you apply for this scholarship grant.
If you wish to know more about this scholarship you can also visit their official website or you can also view this link for more details https://www.phildev.org. You may also contact them at their hotline number (02) 570 5282 or their Facebook page at PhilDev Foundation.