DOST-SEI Scholarship

a. Merit Scholarships
The applicant must be:
1.a. a member of the top five percent (5%) of the regular high school graduating class;
1.b. a member of the graduating class of a DOST-SEI-identified or DepEd-recognized science high
school;
2. a natural-born Filipino citizen;
3. in good health;
4. of good moral character; and
5. a qualifier of the S&T Scholarship Examination.

b. RA 7687 Scholarships
The applicant must be:
1. a poor, talented and deserving student who belongs to a family whose socio-economic status does not
exceed the set values of certain indicators as approved by the Advisory Committee on S&T Scholarships;
2.1 a member of the top five percent (5%) of the regular high school graduating class; or
2.2 a member of the graduating class of a DOST-SEI-identified or DepEd-recognized science high
school;
3. a natural-born Filipino citizen;
4. a resident of the municipality for the last 4 years as attested by the barangay/school records;
5. of good moral character and in good health; and
6. a qualifier of the S&T Scholarship Examination.

Scholarship Policies
NATURE OF THE S&T SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
Your S&T scholarship award is for the pursuance of a course in a DOST-SEI priority field of study
leading to a Bachelor of Science degree.
DURATION OF THE SCHOLARSHIP

PROGRAM PERIOD
RA 7687 Scholarship: Bachelor of Science 4-5 Years
DOST-SEI Merit Scholarship: Bachelor of 4-5 Years
Science
Junior Level Science Scholarship under RA 2-3 years
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4. ENJOYMENT OF OTHER SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
 A new scholar may be allowed to enjoy a private scholarship administered by the university/college
he/she is enrolled simultaneously with DOST-SEI Scholarship, provided that the terms of the private
scholarship do not interfere or are not in conflict with his/her contractual obligations with DOST-SEI.
 An on-going scholar may transfer to a private scholarship but shall be required to render service in the
country after graduation for a period equivalent to the number of years he/she received financial
assistance from DOST-SEI .
 A DOST-SEI scholar may be allowed to avail of financial assistance from other government agency or
LGU as supplementary grant for tuition and other school fees only.

SCHOLARSHIP PRIVILEGES
During the regular academic year
School Fees. Tuition and other school fees based on the Statement of Account/Bill/Official Receipt but
not to exceed P10,000/semester for those who are enrolled in schools with semestral schedule and
P8,000/trimester for those enrolled in schools with trimester schedule.
Book Allowance. For prescribed textbooks and essential school supplies to be released as outright grant
at P10,000.00/academic year.
Transportation Expenses. One actual economy round trip fare per academic year from permanent
residence to the place of study (for those studying outside of home province). Original tickets must be
submitted at the start and end of academic year for reimbursement.
Clothing Allowance. The cost of Physical Education uniform at P1,000.00 – an outright grant given
during the first semester of the first year only.
Group Health and Accident Insurance
Monthly Living Allowance - During actual study, for 10/11-month duration of an academic year at
P5,000 or P6,000 per month.
During the summer term: You can avail of financial assistance if you are required to enroll per your
curriculum/program of study:
 Tuition and other school fees not to exceed P1,500.00
 Book allowance not to exceed P500.00 on reimbursement basis. You must submit original receipt/s to
claim this.
 Living allowance for 2 months.
Graduation allowance of P1,000.00 - an outright grant given to RA 7687 graduating scholars and Merit
graduating scholars under the full category

For more info, visit

https://sei.dost.gov.ph/images/ts/schhandbook2015.pdf
Can international students work in the United States while
studying?
International students who come to the United States to study fall under two nonimmigrant visas.
The F-1 visa is for full-time academic students, while the M-1 visa is for vocational students.
F-1 visa holders can only work on-campus during their first academic years, such as bookstore
attendants or learning tutors. After their first year, they may engage in off-campus employment
but are limited to three types: Curricular Practical Training, Optional Practical Training (OPT),
and STEM OPT.
M-1 students can only engage in practical training once they complete their studies. Other off-
campus work is subject to a case-to-case basis for approval. For both F-1 and M-1 learners, their
practical training must be related to their area of study.

Can international students stay in the United States after

graduation?
International graduates can start or continue with OPT or STEM OPT after finishing their
studies. The former allows graduates to stay for another year, while the latter up to three years.
Those who wish to remain longer in the U.S. must change the status of their visa. You can
change your F-1 or M-1 visa to any of the two categories depending on your purpose: the
Temporary (Nonimmigrant) or Permanent Worker Classification. You or your employer may
request the appropriate form and process with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
(UCSIS).
Harvard University
- Application fee ($75)
- Undergraduate Programs: https://www.harvard.edu/programs/

Scholarships & Grants

- First we determine your award by establishing your parent’s contribution
refer here: https://college.harvard.edu/financial-aid/how-aid-works#determining-need
- Then we factor in student employment and any outside awards you’ve received
- Your remaining need will be covered by scholarship funds which are grant-based and never need
to be repaid

Admissions Requirements at Harvard University for International Students

Undergraduate applicants who are interested in going to Harvard need to submit the following application
materials:

 Completed Application Form (Common App & Other)

 High School Records. & Transcripts (Translated to English if Given in Local Language)
 Mid-year School Report, Teacher Evaluations, and Final School Reports
 Standardized Test Results (SAT or ACT)
 Proof of English Proficiency (IELTS or TOEFL) if Applicable
 Supplemental Materials (Additional Documents, Articles, Images, or Videos)
 International interviews may also be conducted as needed, but the call for an interview may vary
from year to year.

Harvard University Scholarships for International Students

Undergraduate Scholarships
1. Financial Aid
Scholarship Link: https://college.harvard.edu/financial-aid/how-aid-works/types-aid
Scholarship Amount: 100% of Demonstrated Need
Qualified foreign students may apply for Harvard financial aid, which shoulders 100% of the applicant’s
demonstrated need.
The university picks out eligible students by establishing parent contributions and factoring in
employment or student awards. What’s left of these will be covered by a grant-based scholarship that
needs no repayment.
2. Outside Awards
Scholarship Link: https://uscollegeinternational.com/category/external-scholarships/usa-external/
Scholarship Amount: Varies
Outside awards are often funded by schools, civil organizations, parental employers, and corporations, to
name a few.
As these funds are intended for educational purposes, they need to be reported to the university. This will
then be incorporated into the total amount of financial aid the student will receive.
Outside awards may help replace term-time job expectations or an equal amount of the student’s Harvard
University scholarship.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology: MIT

- application fee ($75)
- refer here: https://mitadmissions.org/apply/firstyear/international/

Admissions Requirements for International Students

Foreign students who wish to take a Bachelor’s degree at MIT must submit the following requirements:

 High school transcript (MIT recommends international applicants to take subjects such as
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics (Calculus level), History/Social Studies (2 years), and
English (4 years)
 Accomplished application form (contains general information, essays, activities, and academics)
 Standardized test results (ACT/SAT)
 2 letters of recommendation (from Math or Science and Humanities, Social Science, or Language
teacher)
 Proof of English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL, Pearson, Cambridge, or Duolingo)

MIT Scholarships for International Students

Undergraduate Scholarships
1. Financial Aid
Scholarship Link: https://sfs.mit.edu/undergraduate-students/apply-for-aid/international/
Scholarship Amount: Full Tuition Fees, Room & Board
- Foreign applicants are eligible for aid – at a need rate of 100%, just like local students.
- There are 2 steps to apply for this MIT scholarship for international students. One is through the
CSS profile, where you supply all the information the College Board needs to determine your
eligibility.
- The documents you need to upload for this are your parent/s’ tax returns or wage statements,
bank statements, investment records, and untaxed income records.
- Another method to apply by submitting your parents’ tax returns or income documents through
the IDOC platform. Such documents should be translated if they are not in English.
2. Private Scholarships and Grants
Scholarship Link: https://sfs.mit.edu/undergraduate-students/types-of-aid/other-scholarships-grants/
Scholarship Amount: Varies by Scholarship
Foreign students may also apply for a private scholarship or grant. This will help reduce the amount of
student contribution, which is computed before the school ascertains the amount of your MIT scholarship.
Once granted such an award, the student must fill up an Outside Award Reply form. This will help MIT
update the amount of the applicant’s grant.
Stanford University
- nonrefundable application fee ($90), may be waived according to the financial situation

Admissions Requirements at Stanford University for International Students

The admission requirements for international students are the same as that of local students.
They include:
 Completed Common Application or Coalition Application form
 ACT or SAT scores
 Official transcript/academic results
 Midyear transcript
 School Report
 Letters of Recommendation (1 from counselor and 2 from teachers)
Additional requirements may be needed for applicants of certain programs.

Stanford University Scholarships for International Students

Undergraduate Scholarships
1. Financial Aid
Scholarship Link
Scholarship Amount: Up to Full tuition, Room, and Board according to family circumstances
- Although there are some Stanford University scholarships for international students, Stanford
offers financial aid to applicants who require financial assistance. This must be indicated outright
during admission as an application may no longer be placed once the student is enrolled.
- To qualify for financial aid, undergraduate students must submit a social security number or
individual taxpayer identification number.
- The financial award will be given once the student is a full-time enrollee of the university.
2. Outside Awards
Scholarship Link
Scholarship Amount: Varies
- Since Stanford only provides a limited amount of international scholarships, foreigners are
advised to apply for outside awards. This helps reduce the Student Responsibility fees, but may
not be used to pay for parental contributions.
- All students who receive an outside award must report this to the university’s Axess student
portal.
Universities to add/consider:
National University of Singapore – Data Science
Nanyang Technological University - Statistics
California Tech
University of Toronto
Seoul National Univ – Statistics / Architectural Engineering
Yonsei – Applied Statistics