LEGAZPI CITY, April 22 (PNA) -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) regional office in Bikol has announced that 366 Bikolano youths have qualified as DOST- SEI undergraduate scholars for SY 2009-2010.
Pilita Lucena, DOST regional information officer said of the 366 incoming freshmen, 68 will be awarded with Merit Scholarships and 298 with undergraduate scholarships under Republic Act 7687.
Orientation and contrast signing for the 2009-2010 DOST-SEI scholarship last orientation date is set on April 27, 2009 at the College of Science Lecture Room, Bicol University (BU), Legaspi City and DOST V, Rawis Legaspi City. This will be done by province and scholarship program of qualifies.
Lucena said that during the scholarship orientation and contract signing, the scholars were required to submit the necessary credentials which include the following: 2009 Community Tax Certificate of parent/guardian; P150 notarial fee and three pieces of 1x1 colored picture.
Awardees are advised to pursue BS degree in Science and Technology (Basic and Applied Sciences) and technician Courses in authorized public and private higher education institutions in the country. (PNA)