TACLOBAN CITY – A total of 4,423 students across Eastern Visayas took the 2025 Undergraduate Scholarship Qualifying Examination administered by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in 14 testing centers throughout the region.
The program offers two types of scholarships: the RA 7687 (for economically disadvantaged but deserving students) and the DOST-Merit Scholarship (for those with high aptitude in science and mathematics).
Successful examinees are required to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, or Mathematics (STEAM) fields.
Scholars will receive generous financial support, including a monthly living allowance of P8,000; up to P40,000 per academic year for tuition and other school fees; P10,000 annual book allowance; P1,000 clothing allowance (for first-year, first semester only); P10,000 thesis allowance; and group health and accident insurance.
Transportation allowance for those studying away from their home province will also be provided to scholars.
To retain the scholarship, qualifiers must maintain a general weighted average of at least 80 percent. Failure to meet academic requirements may result in termination of the scholarship grant.
In addition to financial aid, scholars will also benefit from capacity-building activities organized by DOST to further enhance their skills and prepare them for future careers in science and technology.
(ROEL T. AMAZONA)
