DOST-ERDT Local Graduate Scholarship AY 2023/2024

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

1. Implement high-impact research agenda that are aligned with the development plans of the Philippines;
2. Contribute in attaining a critical mass of graduates with master’s and doctorate degrees;
3. Upgrade the qualifications of practicing engineers;
4. Upgrade the quality of engineering colleges and make engineering graduate education accessible; and
5. 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:
  1. Number of graduate units required in the program; and
  2. Number of graduate units already earned with corresponding grades.

TERM OF SCHOLARSHIP

1. The scholarship award shall be for full-time graduate studies to ensure on-time completion of an MS/Ph.D. degree.
2. The scholar must not be employed or practicing his/her profession while on scholarship.
3. The awardee shall execute a Scholarship Agreement.
4. The academic performance of the scholar shall be evaluated every school term based on established policies to determine his/her scholarship status.
5. The scholar must not have other scholarships.
6. 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.
7. 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:

1. be a Filipino citizen;
2. not be more than 50 years of age at the start of the program;
3. have passed the admission requirements of the graduate program supported by ERDT;
4. have a BS/MS degree in engineering or related field;
5. be in good health condition;
6. not have criminal/administrative cases; and
7. 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

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
	Ateneo De Manila University	Computer Science, Data Science, Electronics Engineering	Computer Science
	Central Luzon State University	Agricultural Engineering	Agricultural Engineering
	De La Salle University	Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics and Communications Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering	Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics and Communications Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering	BS/MS Programs: Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics and Communications Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
	Mapua	Biological Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering by Research, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering by Research	Chemical Engineering, Electronics and Communications Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering BS/MS Programs: Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communications Engineering, Environmental Engineering	BS/MS Programs: Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communications Engineering, Environmental Engineering
	Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology	Civil Engineering, Computer Application, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communications Engineering*, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering	Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering
	University of the Philippines Diliman	Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communications Engineering*, Energy Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geomatics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering	Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics and Communications Engineering*, Energy Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering	Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) Programs: Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering Straight Ph.D. Programs: Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering
	University of the Philippines Los Baños	Agricultural Engineering, Agrometeorology, Chemical Engineering	Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Engineering by Research
	University of San Carlos	Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communications Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering	Chemical Engineering by Research, Energy Engineering, Food Engineering, Mechanical Engineering by Research, Waste Engineering, Water Engineering	Straight Ph.D. Programs: Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

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