1. Belong to the upper 5% of the high school graduating class;
2. Be a natural-born Filipino citizen;
3. Be in good health;
4. Be of good moral character;
5. Be a resident of the municipality in the last (4) years; and
6. Be a qualifier of the S&T Scholarship Examination.

* The Philippine Education Placement Test (PEPT) passers with an average of 85% and above as certified by the NETRC may apply.

The following are not qualified to apply:

1. Those who have earned units in any post-secondary/undergraduate course.
2. Those who have taken any DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarship Examination.
3. Those who have applied for immigrant/resident status in the USA or any other country.

1. DOST-SEI Information Sheet (using Form A);
2. Household Profile (Form B)
3. Health Certificate from a licensed physician (Form C);
4. Certification of Good Moral Character from guidance counselor/principal (Form D);
5. Certification from the high school principal on the following (Form E):
• That the applicant belongs to the upper 5% of the graduating class
• Total number of candidates for graduation
6. Statement of applicant that he/she has not taken any undergraduate units or post secondary course (Form F);
7. Statement of parent that applicant has no pending application for immigrant/resident status in the USA or any other country (Form G);
8. Certification of residency from barangay captain (Form H);
9. Two recent photographs (1"x1"), one to be attached to the DOST-SEI Information Sheet and the other to the Notice of Admission;
10. Photocopy of Birth Certificate.