Master’s and Doctorate (MS & PhD) degree Scholarships

The Department of Science and Technology Regional Office VIII announces the availability of scholarships for Master’s and Doctorate (MS & PhD) degrees in priority S&T areas under the Accelerated Science & Technology Human Resource Development Program (ASTHRDP).

Interested students/graduates who wish to pursue higher education in science and engineering may apply for this scholarship starting the First Semeter of AY2010-2011. The priority fields of study are:

• Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resources
• Information and Communication Technology
• Biology
• Materials Science and Engineering
• Biotechnology
• Mathematics
• Chemistry
• Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Earth and Space Science
• Microelectronics
• Environment
• Physics
• Fisheries and Marine Science

Application forms and information brochures can be downloaded at http://www.sei.dost.gov.ph or may call or visit the following DOST Provincial S&T Centers (PSTCs) nearest to your municipality:

• Engr. John Glenn G. Ocaña, Provincial S&T Director, PSTC-Leyte
Government Center, Candahug, Palo, Leyte
(053) 323-5252

• Mr. Romeo L. Dignos, Provincial S&T Director, PSTC-Biliran
NSU Campus, Naval, Biliran
(053) 500-9347

• Engr. Dominador A. Clavejo, Provincial S&T Director, PSTC-Southern Leyte
Capitol Site, Maasin City
(053) 381-3990

• Engr. Rosella L. Gopo, Provincial S&T Director, PSTC-Samar
SSU Compound, Catbalogan, Samar
(055)261-2664

• Mr. Arnaldo T. Amosco, Jr., Provincial S&T Director, PSTC-Eastern Samar
ESSU Compound, Borongan, Eastern Samar
(055) 261-2664

• Engr. Veronica A. Laguitan, Provincial S&T Director, PSTC-Northern Samar
UEP Compound, Catarman, Northern Samar
(055) 251-8178

Deadline for submission of accomplished application forms and other documentary requirements will be on 30 April 2010.

For details and inquiries, please visit the DOST Regional Office VIII located at the Government Center, Candahug, Palo, Leyte or you may call us at telephone (053)323-7111, look for Engr. Florentino L. Quiñones, Jr. or Ms. Ma. Divina Gracia L. Advincula.