The Benefits
Being a scholar really rocks, especially being a Department of Science and Technology, Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI). The benefits are as follows:
For RA 7687 scholars:
For RA 7687 scholars:
- Tuition and other school fees not to exceed Php 4,500/semester/term.
- Allowance for prescribed textbooks and essential school supplies at Php 3,000/academic year.
- Outright grant for prescribed Military Science/Physical Education uniform of Php 500.00 for first semester, first year only.
- Free transportation for one economy-class round trip fare between permanent residence and place of study on reimbursement basis (for those studying outside of their home province).
- Monthly living allowance for a 10-11 month duration:
- For those who will pursue Physics, Physics Teaching Courses, a monthly living allowance of Php 4,000; and,
- For those who will pursue other DOST priority courses, a monthly living allowance of Php 3,000.00.
- Group health and accident insurance;
- Additional privileges during summer, if required in the curriculum such as:
- Monthly living allowance during the required period;
- Tuition and other school fees not to exceed Php 1,500;
- Actual purchase of textbooks and essential school supplies not to exceed Php 500.00 (official receipts required).