The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) through the Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) announces the availability of scholarships for Master's and Doctorate (MS & PhD) degrees in priority science and technology (S&T) areas through the implementation of the Accelerated Science and Technology Human Resource Development Program (ASTHRDP) and Engineering Research & Development for Technology (ERDT).
The ASTHRD scholarship aims to: 1) help improve the country's global competitiveness and capability to innovate through S&T; and 2) accelerate the production of high-level human resources needed for research & development in S&T.
Under the ASTHRDP, the scholarship includes master and doctorate degrees and thesis/dissertation grants for the following priority fields of study:
* Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resources
* Fisheries and Marine Sciences
* Biological Sciences
* Information and Communication Technology
* Biotechnology
* Materials Science and Nanotechnology
* Chemical Sciences
* Pure and Applied Mathematics
* Earth, Atmospheric and Space Sciences
* Health and Pharmaceutical Sciences
* Environmental Sciences
* Pure and Applied Physics
Qualified applicants for ASTHRDP are entitled to scholarship privileges such as free tuition fees, monthly stipend, transportation allowance, book allowance, group health and accident insurance and thesis/dissertation allowance.
On the other hand, the ERDT is a consortium of eight member universities in the country that offer master’s and doctoral degrees in various engineering fields. De La Salle University (DLSU), Mapua Institute of Technology (MIT), Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU), Mindanao State University Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT), University of San Carlos (USC), Central Luzon State University (CLSU), University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD) constitute the consortium.
The ERDT scholarship aims to: 1) deliver high-impact research aligned with the country’s National Science and Technology Plan (NSTP) and the Medium-Term Development Program (MTDP); 2) attain a critical mass of Masteral and Doctoral graduates; 3) upgrade the qualifications of practicing engineers; and 4) develop a culture of Research Development.
Under the ERDT, the scholarship includes master and doctorate degrees for the following priority fields of study:
Master’s Program
* Agricultural Engineering
* Energy Engineering
* Chemical Engineering
* Industrial Engineering
* Civil Engineering
* Mechanical Engineering
* Computer Application
* Mining Engineering
* Computer Studies
* Metallurgical Engineering
* Computer Science
* Materials Science & Engineering
* Electrical Engineering
* Manufacturing Engineering
* Computer Engineering
* Remote Sensing/Geo informatics
* Electronics and Communications Eng’g.
* Water Resources
* Environmental Engineering
* Engineering Sciences
Doctoral Programs
* Agricultural Engineering
* Environmental Engineering
* Civil Engineering
* Energy Engineering
* Computer Science
* Industrial Engineering
* Electrical Engineering
* Mechanical Engineering
* Electronics and Communication Eng’g.
* Materials Science and Engineering
Qualified applicants for ERDT are entitled to scholarship privileges such as free tuition fees, monthly stipend, transportation allowance, book allowance, research grant and thesis/dissertation allowance.
Interested applicants who want to avail the DOST Scholarship for ASTHRDP must submit their accomplished application form and other required documents personally or by mail on or before 16 April 2012 at any Graduate Office of the Science Consortium Member Universities, DOST Councils and Science Education Institute (SEI). On the other hand, interested applicants for ERDT Scholarship program may check the deadline for submission at Graduate Admission Office of the Science Consortium Member Universities.
Application form can be secured at the DOST-SEI, Science Consortium Member Universities and the Regional and Provincial DOST offices. It can also be downloaded at www.sei.dost.gov.ph. For more details, contact DOST-SEI at tel. nos. (02) 837-1333 / 839-0089.
National Handicapped Finance and Development Corporation NHFDC Scholarships
National Handicapped Finance and Development Corporation (NHFDC), for and on behalf of Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India, invites applications from Students with Disabilities for award of Scholarship under the following two Scholarship Schemes :-
1. Scholarship Scheme (Trust Fund) :-
- Under this scheme, 1000 Scholarships will be awarded to eligible students with disabilities for degree and post graduate level professional and technical courses from recognized institutions in India.
- Applicants may apply any time in academic year for scholarship under this scheme. Scholarships will be awarded on quarterly basis for the applications received in preceding quarter. Under this scheme, an advance copy of application should also be submitted online by the candidate ..
- Reimbursement of Non-Refundable fees restricted to the limit of fee of similar courses in Government/ Government –aided institutions. Maintenance allowance will be paid to the students for 10 months @ Rs.2500/ per month for Professional Graduate Courses and Rs.3000/- per month for Professional Post-Graduate Courses in one academic year.
- Books/Stationery allowance will be paid to students pursuing Professional Graduate Courses @ Rs.6,000/ per annum and Rs.10,000/- per annum for pursuing Professional Post-Graduate Courses.
- Visual and hearing differently-abled students in addition will be provided financial assistance for purchase of aids & appliances (only once during life time).
- Monthly income of the beneficiary /parent or guardian should not be more than Rs.25,000/- (Rs. 3.00 Lakh p.a.) from all sources. Family income includes income of parent/guardian.
2. Scholarship Scheme (National Fund):-
- Under this scheme, 500 National Scholarships will be awarded to eligible students with disabilities for pursuing higher academic/professional or technical qualification.
- Applicants has to apply for scholarship before 31-8-2011 and scholarship shall be awarded once in a Academic year under this scheme.
- Scholarship of Rs.1000/-p.m. for hostellers and Rs.700/-p.m. for day scholars studying in professional courses at graduation and above level, and Rs.700/-p.m. for hostellers and Rs.400/-p.m. for day scholars pursuing Diploma/Certificate level professional courses. Course fee reimbursed upto ceiling of Rs.10,000/- per year.
- Financial assistance can be given for computer with editing software for blind/deaf graduate and post graduate students pursuing professional courses and for support access software for cerebral palsy students.
- Monthly income of the beneficiary/parent or guardian should not be more than Rs.15,000/ - (Rs. 1.80 Lakh p.a.) from all sources. Family income includes income of parent/guardian.
- How to apply :- The applications for scholarship in prescribed format along with requisite documents duly countersigned and recommended by the Head of the Institution, where they are studying, should reach to: National Handicapped Finance and Development Corporation (NHFDC), Red Cross Bhawan, Sector-12, Faridabad-121007.
- Note :- Only one Scholarship out of the two Scholarship Schemes shall be granted to the eligible candidates if he has applied under both the Scholarship Schemes.
- For further details, please visit website of NHFDC “www.nhfdc.nic.in” or contact: NHFDC at, Telephone nos. 0129 - 2226910, 2287512, 2287513 Fax no. 0129 - 2284371, E-mail - nhfdc97@gmail.com
