DOST Scholarship Benefits 2027: Monthly Allowance & Full Breakdown

Worried about the cost of college? The DOST Scholarship is one of the most generous government scholarships in the Philippines. It is run by the Department of Science and Technology – Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) for talented Filipino students who take priority science, technology, engineering and mathematics courses.

This guide explains every DOST scholarship benefit for 2027: the monthly allowance, tuition support, learning materials allowance, how much you receive per semester and per year, graduate (Master’s and PhD) benefits, how allowances are released, and what to do if your stipend is delayed. All amounts are based on official DOST-SEI information published on science-scholarships.ph.

DOST Scholarship Benefits 2027 at a Glance

Item	Details
Host country	Philippines
Offered by	Department of Science and Technology – Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI)
Degree level	Undergraduate (Merit, RA 7687 and JLSS); Master’s and PhD (ASTHRDP, ERDT)
Eligible applicants	Natural-born Filipino citizens
Eligible fields	DOST priority courses in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, agriculture and related fields
Monthly living allowance	₱8,000
Tuition and school fees	Actual fees up to ₱40,000 per academic year (private schools)
Learning materials/connectivity	₱10,000 per academic year
Other benefits	Transportation, insurance, clothing, thesis, graduation and research dissemination grants
Application fee	None, the scholarship is free

DOST Undergraduate Scholarship Benefits (Merit, RA 7687 and JLSS)

The DOST-SEI scholarship benefits are the same for all undergraduate tracks. Whether you qualify under the Merit Scholarship, the RA 7687 Scholarship or the Junior Level Science Scholarship (JLSS), you receive the following privileges:

1. Monthly Living Allowance: ₱8,000

The monthly allowance is the most valuable of all DOST scholarship benefits. Every scholar receives ₱8,000 per month to help with food, rent, transportation and daily expenses. For a 10-month school year, that is ₱80,000. The allowance is also given during a required mid-year or summer term.

2. Tuition and Other School Fees: Up to ₱40,000 per Year

DOST pays actual tuition and other school fees of up to ₱40,000 per academic year for scholars enrolled in private higher education institutions. Students in state universities and colleges (SUCs) generally already enjoy free tuition under the Free Higher Education law (RA 10931), so the other DOST allowances still apply.

3. Learning Materials and Connectivity Allowance: ₱10,000 per Year

Scholars receive ₱10,000 every academic year for books, school supplies, gadgets and internet connectivity. There is no separate laptop allowance, but many scholars use this fund for devices and data.

4. Transportation Allowance

Scholars who study outside their home province receive one economy-class round-trip fare per academic year to travel between home and school.

5. Group Health and Accident Insurance

DOST-SEI pays the premium for group accident and health insurance while you are an active scholar.

6. Clothing Allowance: ₱1,000

A one-time ₱1,000 clothing allowance is given in the first semester of first year.

7. Thesis Allowance: ₱10,000

Scholars whose program requires a thesis or research project receive ₱10,000 to help with research costs.

8. Graduation Allowance: ₱1,000

A ₱1,000 allowance is released to help with graduation expenses.

9. Research Dissemination Grant: Up to ₱50,000

Scholars may apply for up to ₱50,000 to present their research at a national or international scientific conference. This grant is subject to evaluation and approval.

10. Mid-Year or Summer Allowance (If Required)

If your curriculum requires a mid-year or summer term, DOST-SEI provides actual tuition of up to ₱10,000, a ₱2,000 learning materials allowance and the ₱8,000 monthly living allowance for that term.

How Much Is the DOST Scholarship per Month, per Semester and per Year?

Here is how DOST scholarship benefits add up for an undergraduate scholar:

Benefit	Amount	Frequency
Monthly living allowance	₱8,000	Every month of the school year
Living allowance per semester	≈ ₱40,000	5 months per semester
Living allowance per year	₱80,000	10-month academic year
Tuition and school fees	Up to ₱40,000	Per academic year (private schools)
Learning materials/connectivity	₱10,000	Per academic year
Transportation	1 economy round-trip fare	Per academic year (outside home province)
Clothing allowance	₱1,000	Once (1st semester, 1st year)
Thesis allowance	₱10,000	Once
Graduation allowance	₱1,000	Once
Research dissemination grant	Up to ₱50,000	Upon approval
Mid-year/summer term	Up to ₱10,000 tuition + ₱2,000 + ₱8,000/month	Only if required by the curriculum

DOST Scholarship Total Amount (Estimated)

• Per year, private university: about ₱130,000 (₱80,000 living + up to ₱40,000 tuition + ₱10,000 learning allowance).
• Per year, state university: about ₱90,000 (living and learning allowances, with tuition already free).
• Four-year program, private university: roughly ₱530,000 including clothing, thesis and graduation allowances, before transportation, insurance and research grants.

These are estimates. Actual amounts depend on your school’s fees, your program length and whether mid-year terms are required.

DOST Graduate Scholarship Benefits (ASTHRDP and ERDT)

Graduate DOST scholarship benefits are much higher than undergraduate ones. DOST-SEI funds Master’s and PhD studies. The ASTHRDP (Accelerated Science and Technology Human Resource Development Program) supports graduate study in the sciences, while ERDT (Engineering Research and Development for Technology) supports graduate engineering programs. Both offer the following benefits:

Benefit	Master’s (MS)	PhD
Tuition and school fees	Actual cost	Actual cost
Monthly stipend	₱30,000	₱38,000
Learning materials/connectivity	₱20,000 per year	₱20,000 per year
Thesis/dissertation allowance	₱60,000	₱100,000
Research grant	Up to ₱114,000	Up to ₱253,000
Research dissemination grant	Up to ₱75,000	Up to ₱150,000
Mentor’s fee	₱36,000	₱72,000
Transportation and insurance	1 round-trip fare per year; group insurance	1 round-trip fare per year; group insurance

Research grants are applied for separately and must be liquidated. Students in a straight PhD program receive the MS stipend rate during their first year.

Universities Offering ASTHRDP

• Ateneo de Manila University
• Central Luzon State University
• De La Salle University
• Mindanao State University–Iligan Institute of Technology
• University of the Philippines Diliman, Los Baños, Manila and Visayas
• University of San Carlos
• University of Santo Tomas
• Visayas State University

Universities Offering ERDT

• Ateneo de Manila University
• Central Luzon State University
• De La Salle University
• Mapúa University
• Mindanao State University–Iligan Institute of Technology
• University of the Philippines Diliman
• University of the Philippines Los Baños
• University of San Carlos

When and How DOST Allowances Are Released

Most DOST scholarship benefits, including the monthly allowance, are processed through your university’s DOST scholarship coordinator and credited to the bank account DOST-SEI tells you to open (scholars commonly use a LANDBANK account). Here is how the process usually works:

1. Enroll and submit documents: Submit your certificate of registration, grades and other required documents to your scholarship coordinator each term.
2. Verification: DOST-SEI and your school verify your enrollment and academic standing.
3. Release: Funds are credited to your account. Many scholars report that stipends arrive in batches covering several months, not every month.
4. Withdrawal: Once credited, you can withdraw your allowance from any ATM.

Release dates differ by school and DOST regional office, so always follow the schedule announced by your coordinator.

Delayed DOST Allowance? What to Do

• Check the expected release date with your university’s DOST scholarship coordinator.
• Make sure your enrollment form, grades and other requirements were submitted on time and are complete.
• Confirm that your bank account is active and your account details are correct.
• Submit any missing documents right away.
• Keep copies of your enrollment documents, scholarship notices and past payment records.
• Do not send duplicate requests unless your coordinator asks you to.
• If the delay continues, contact your DOST Regional Office or DOST-SEI through the official portal, science-scholarships.ph.

How to Keep Your DOST Scholarship Benefits

Your DOST scholarship benefits continue only while you remain a scholar in good standing. To keep them:

• Stay enrolled in an approved DOST priority course.
• Carry the required academic load and meet the grade requirements in your scholarship agreement.
• Submit grades and enrollment documents every term.
• After graduation, complete your return service: work in the Philippines in your field for as many years as you received the scholarship.

DOST vs Other Scholarships: Benefit Comparison

Benefit	DOST-SEI Scholarship	CHED Merit Scholarship	TES (UniFAST)
Main focus	Science and technology courses	Academic merit and CHED priority programs	Financial aid for students in need
Monthly stipend	₱8,000	Depends on scholarship category	No fixed monthly stipend
Tuition	Up to ₱40,000/year (private schools)	Depends on scholarship category	Depends on TES coverage
Learning materials	₱10,000/year	Depends on program	Depends on guidelines
Thesis allowance	₱10,000	Not standard	Not standard
Insurance	Group health and accident insurance	Depends on program	Not standard
Return service	Yes, in the Philippines	Depends on program	No

Compared with other options, DOST scholarship benefits include one of the highest fixed monthly allowances among Philippine government scholarships, but the program is limited to priority S&T courses. Check each program’s official guidelines before applying.

DOSTScholarship.com is an independent information website and is not affiliated with DOST or DOST-SEI. Amounts are based on official DOST-SEI information and may change; always verify with official sources.