DOST-7 Invites All Grade 6 Science, Math Enthusiasts to Apply for Scholarship

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) -Philippine Science High School System (PSHSS) invites all Grade 6 elementary students with high aptitude in science and math to apply for high school scholarship.

Scholarship privileges to include the following: free tuition fee, textbooks, uniform and monthly stipend.

In order to enjoy these scholarship privileges, one must pass the National Competitive Examination (NCE) which shall be administered on October 22, 2016 in selected testing centers nationwide.

Deadline for filing of application for the NCE will be on September 2, 2016.

Any Grade 6 student from a duly recognized school by DepEd who meets the following criteria is eligible to apply.

Applicants must have; 1) a final grade of 85% or better in Science and Mathematics, evidenced by the student’s report card; if grade is below 85% in said subjects, must provide evidence that he/she belongs to the upper 10% of the class; 2) be a Filipino citizen with no pending or approved application as immigrant to any foreign country; 3) be born on or after August 2, 2002; 4) have at least a satisfactory rating (or its equivalent) in his/her Character Rating in his/her report card for SY 2015-2016; 5) not have taken the PSHS NCE previously; and 6) preferably, be in good health and fit to undergo a rigorous academic program.

Application forms may be downloaded through this link (/downloads/nce_form.pdf) and are also available and may be filed at any of the following nearest offices: PSHS campuses, DOST Regional offices or Provincial and Technology Offices.

For more information, interested applicants may visit the PSHSS official website at www.pshs.edu.ph or may call at PSHSS trunkline number (02) 939-7747. (mbcn/hfg/PIA7/with reports from DOST7)