DOST-ERDT Local Graduate Scholarship – The Engineering Research and Development for Technology (ERDT) is a consortium of eight member universities in the country that offer master’s and doctoral degrees in various engineering fields.
This Consortium is composed of Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU), Central Luzon State University (CLSU), De La Salle University (DLSU), Mapua University (MU), Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT), University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD), University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB), and University of San Carlos (USC).
GOALS
- Implement high-impact research agenda that are aligned with the development plans of the Philippines;
- Contribute in attaining a critical mass of graduates with master’s and doctorate degrees;
- Upgrade the qualifications of practicing engineers;
- Upgrade the quality of engineering colleges and make engineering graduate education accessible; and
- Help in developing a culture of research and development (R&D) in the country.
TYPE OF SCHOLARSHIP
- MS Program
- Ph.D. Program
- BS-MS Straight Program
- MEng Program
- Straight Ph.D. Program
REQUIREMENTS
- Accomplished ERDT Application form which can be downloaded thru the ERDT website and SEI website (https://www.sei.dost.gov.ph/index.php/downloads/;
- Narrative Essays;
- Recommendation Letters from 3 former professors or supervisors;
- Certified True Copy of the Official Transcript of Records;
- Birth Certificate (photocopy)
- Valid NBI Clearance;
- Medical Certificate stating that the applicant is physically and mentally fit to study from a licensed physician with PRC license number indicated;
- Permission to take a Leave of Absence (LOA) while on scholarship/Certificate of Employment/ Proof of Resignation or Termination of the contract (if employed);
- Certificate of No Pending Administrative Case (if employed)
Must be submitted once accepted into the scholarship:
- Acceptance Letter/ Notice of Admission from the Graduate School;
- Approved Program of Study
Additional Requirements for Lateral Applicants:
- Certification from the Graduate School/ university indicating the following:
- Number of graduate units required in the program; and
- Number of graduate units already earned with corresponding grades.
TERM OF SCHOLARSHIP
- The scholarship award shall be for full-time graduate studies to ensure on-time completion of an MS/Ph.D. degree.
- The scholar must not be employed or practicing his/her profession while on scholarship.
- The awardee shall execute a Scholarship Agreement.
- The academic performance of the scholar shall be evaluated every school term based on established policies to determine his/her scholarship status.
- The scholar must not have other scholarships.
- The scholar shall be required to render service obligation in the Philippines after he/she finishes the MS/Ph.D. degree, i.e. one year of service for every year of scholarship.
- The scholar shall be required to refund the scholarship grant with interest for non-completion of his/her graduate program or failure to comply with the service obligation.
CRITERIA OF ELIGIBILITY
An applicant must:
- be a Filipino citizen;
- not be more than 50 years of age at the start of the program;
- have passed the admission requirements of the graduate program supported by ERDT;
- have a BS/MS degree in engineering or related field;
- be in good health condition;
- not have criminal/administrative cases; and
- pass the interview and other screening procedures.
Who else may apply?
- PhD graduate in a priority S&T program (scholar or non-scholar) who intends to pursue a second PhD degree.
- MS/PhD non-scholar graduate (not S&T related) who intends to pursue a second MS/PhD degree
Who may NO longer apply?
- PhD graduate (scholar or non-scholar) who intends to pursue another MS degree program.
- MS graduate in a priority S&T program (scholar or non-scholar) who intends to pursue a second MS degree.
SCHOLARSHIP PRIVILEGES
Entitlements | Master’s | Doctoral |
TF and other school fees | Actual as billed | Actual as billed |
Stipends | P25,000/month | P33,000/month |
Learning Materials and/or Connectivity Allowance | P20,000/ academic year | |
Transportation Allowance1 | One (1) actual economy class round trip per academic year | |
Group Accident and Health Insurance | Premium | |
Thesis/Dissertation Outright Grant | P60,000.00 | P100,000.00 |
Research Support Grant2 | P225,000.00 | P475,000.00 |
Research Grant (lab. equipment/ related cost)3 | (P114,000.00) | (P253,000.00) |
Research Dissemination Grant | (P75,000.00) | (P150,000.00) |
Mentor’s Fee | (P36,000.00) | (P72,000.00) |
1 Given only to students who study outside their home province.
2 Must be applied by the scholars, subject to evaluation and approval. Grant approved is subject to liquidation.
3 Not applicable to Master of Engineering scholars.
INCENTIVE
The stipends in the remaining months of scholarship period shall be given to a scholar who completes his/her degree earlier than the prescribed period of his/her study.
PRIORITY FIELDS
University |
Master of Science (MS) Program |
Doctoral (Ph.D.) Program |
Other Programs |
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Ateneo De Manila University |
Computer Science, |
Computer Science |
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Central Luzon State University |
Agricultural Engineering |
Agricultural Engineering |
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De La Salle University |
Chemical Engineering, |
Chemical Engineering |
BS/MS Programs: |
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Mapua |
Biological Engineering, |
Chemical Engineering, BS/MS Programs: |
BS/MS Programs: |
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Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology |
Civil Engineering, |
Civil Engineering, |
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University of the Philippines Diliman |
Chemical Engineering |
Chemical Engineering,
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Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) Programs:
Straight Ph.D. Programs: |
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University of the Philippines Los Baños |
Agricultural Engineering, |
Agricultural Engineering, |
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University of San Carlos |
Chemical Engineering, |
Chemical Engineering by Research,
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Straight Ph.D. Programs:
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DEADLINE OF SUBMISSION
First Semester of AY 2023-2024: June 30, 2023
Second Semester of AY 2023-2024: November 15, 2023
FOR FURTHER INQUIRIES
Should you have questions or concerns, please contact the S&T Scholarship Division at
Tel no.: 8330 8876 / 8330 8826
E-mail: [email protected]
SOURCE
For latest update regarding DOST-ERDT Local Graduate Scholarship, please refer official website through https://www.sei.dost.gov.ph
3 comments
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