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DOST ERDT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
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Engineering Research and Development for Technology (ERDT) Human Resource Development Program
Science Education Institute (D.O.S.T.)

Effective SY 2008-2009, the ERDT Consortium Universities in collaboration with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), through the Science Education Institute (SEI), shall implement a graduate scholarship program for priority engineering courses and related fields. This shall be in the form of local master’s and doctoral scholarships, foreign doctorate and post-doctorate scholarships, visiting professorship grants and research enrichment program made possible through the funding support from President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

Objectives of the Program

  • Implementation of research agenda aligned to the National Science and Technology Plan (NSTP) and Medium Term Philippine Development Plan (MTPDP)

  • Attainment of a critical mass of MS and PhD graduates (RSE’s)

  • Upgrading of the qualifications of practicing engineers

  • Accessible graduate education

  • Upgrading of engineering colleges

  • Development of a culture of R&D

A. QUALIFICATIONS FOR MASTER’S DEGREE/
DOCTORAL DEGREE SCHOLARSHIPS

An applicants must:

  • have a BS/MS degree in engineering or related field not be more than 40 years old at the time of application

  • be a Filipino citizen

  • be in good health

  • not have criminal/administrative case

  • have passed the admission requirements for graduate studies at any of the ERDT consortium universities.

    • B. Scholarship Privileges

    MS

    Ph.D

    Tuition & others school fees

    Actual
    Research Grant to be released directly to the university

    200,000/mo

    400,000/mo.
    Book Allowance

    5,000/sem

    5,000/sem.
    Transpo. Allowance

    10,000/year

    10,000/yr.
    Stipend

    12,000/mo.

    20,000/mo.
    Thesis/ Dissertation allowance

    30,000

    60,000


    C. Documents to be Submitted

    • Accomplished Information Sheet
    • Photocopy of Official Transcript of Records
    • Recommendation letter from 3 past professors or supervisors
    • Medical Certificate
    • NBI Clearance
    • Birth Certificate (Original NSO copy and photocopy)
    • A narrative, not more than 1000 words, describing current work or a project
      (or research) that you worked on and your contribution towards the completion
      of the project.
    • A narrative, not more than 500 words, describing what you intend to do
      (e.g. work, business, etc.) after earning your graduate degree.
    • For PhD applicants, a narrative describing your intended research area.
    • Certificate of Admission in the Graduate School of the ERDT identified university*
    • Approved program of study*
    • Co-Maker Statement*

      * must be submitted as requirements in the awarding of the ERDT scholarships

    D. Deadline for Submission of Application Form
         (2nd Semester AY 2008-09)

    16 July 2008 - DLSU
    30 Aug. 2008 - MIT
    26 Sept. 2008 -    ADMU
    30 Sept. 2008 - UP-Diliman/CLSU/MSU-IIT/USC

    E. Selection of Awardees

     The awardee shall be selected based on the following criteria:

    • Documents submitted
    • Interview
    • Admission in the Graduate School of the identified ERDT Consortium University
    • Approval of the DOST Secretary.

    The list of awardees as approved and announced by the DOST Secretary is final and unappealable.

    F. Terms of the Graduate Scholarship Award

    • The scholarship award shall be for full-time studies, i.e. 2 years for the Master’s program and 3 years for the Doctoral program.

    • Awardees shall execute a Scholarship Agreement with the ERDT Consortium University.

    • Evaluation of the academic performance of the scholar based on established policies shall be done to determine the scholarship status every semester or term.

    • A service obligation to be rendered in the Philippines shall be required of the scholars after finishing the MS/PhD degree, i.e. one year for every year of scholarship.

    • Refund of scholarship grant with interest for non-completion of the graduate program and failure to comply with the service obligation.

    G. STUDY PLACEMENT & PRIORITY S&T COURSES

    UNIVERSITY

    MS

    PhD
    ADMU Computer Science Computer Science
    CLSU Agricultural Engineering Agricultural Engineering
    DLSU Chemical Eng., Civil Eng., Computer Eng., Computer Science, Electronics & Communications Eng., Environmental Eng., Industrial Eng., Manufacturing Eng., Mechanical Eng. Chemical Eng., Civil Eng., Electronics & Communications Eng., Industrial Eng., Mechanical Eng.
    MIT Civil Eng., Computer Eng., Computer Science, Electrical Eng., Electronics & Communications Eng., Environmental Eng., Industrial Eng., Materials Science & Eng., Mining Eng., Remote Sensing/Geo Informatics Environmental Engineering
    MSU-IIT Civil Eng., Electrical Eng., Environmental Eng., Materials Science and Eng., Mechanical Eng. Civil Eng., Materials Science and Eng.,Mechanical Eng.
    UP Diliman Chemical Eng., Civil Eng., Computer Science, Electrical Eng., Energy Eng., Environmental Eng., Industrial Eng., Materials Science and Eng., Mechanical Eng., Metallurgical Eng., Mining Eng., Remote Sensing/Geo Informatics, Water Resources Chemical Eng., Civil Eng., Electrical Eng., Energy Eng., Environmental Eng., Materials Science and Eng.
    USC Chemical Eng., Civil Eng., Computer Eng., Computer Science, Electrical Eng., Electronics & Communications Eng., Industrial Eng., Mechanical Eng. Materials Science and Engineering


    Submit Accomplished Forms to the following agencies:

    Science Education Institute
    3rd Floor, PTRI Bldg., Bicutan, Taguig City, Metro Manila
    Tel. Nos. 837-1333 / 839-0083 Fax : 839-0086

    ERDT CONSORTIUM UNIVERSITY OF :

    Ateneo de Manila University

    Ms. Catherine Manuela Ramos
    Trunkline: (632) 426-6001 loc. 5638
    Fax: (632) 426-5436
    ecce@admu.edu.ph

    Central Luzon State University

    Dr. Ireneo C. Agulto
    Tel. No.: (044) 456-5210
    reneagulto@yahoo.co    m

    De La Salle University

    Dr. Pag-Asa D. Gaspillo
    Trunkline: (632) 524-4611 loc. 200
    Fax: (632) 524-0563
    gaspillo@dlsu.edu.ph

    Mapua Institute of Technology

    Ms. Rosie Ann Pascual
    Trunkline: (632) 247-5000 loc. 2104
    Tel. No.: (632) 527-3681
    racpascual@mapua.edu.ph

    Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Tech.

    Prof. Rolando S. Uy
    Tel. No.: (063) 223-2351
    coe-rsu@sulat.msuiit.edu.ph

    University of the Philippines Diliman

    Ms. Lynne Serrano or Ms. Beth Salazar
    Trunkline: (632) 981-8500 loc. 3106
    Tel. No.: (632) 9260703
    Fax: (632) 926-1351
    gradengg@up.edu.ph;
    www.engg.up.edu.ph

    University of San Carlos

    Engr. Alberto S. Banacia
    Trunkline: (032) 344-3801 loc. 401 or 402
    Tel. No.: (032) 346-0351
    engdean@usc.edu.ph



    forms available at http://science-scholarships.ph/programs/SEI_ERDT-08.htm
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    4 Responses
    1. Anonymous Says:
      May 5, 2009 at 11:12 PM

      nice..


    2. Anonymous Says:
      May 5, 2009 at 11:19 PM

      nice..


    3. Anonymous Says:
      June 9, 2009 at 3:14 AM

      naay para sa 2nd sem?


    4. Anonymous Says:
      June 9, 2009 at 9:59 AM

      yup! =)


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