64 Bataan students pass DOST scholarship

BALANGA CITY, Bataan, Philippines – Desiring to overcome their hardship in life, 64 high school students have passed the highly coveted college scholarship program of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST).

Results of the scholarship examinations showed 55 students qualified under Republic Act 7687, which is for gifted students who belong to economically disadvantaged families, and nine succeeded under the merit program.

Taking tougher science courses with agreement to work in the country after graduation, incoming and current DOST-SEI scholars will receive bigger stipends and other allowances starting school year 2015-2016.

Those enrolled in Physics/Applied Physics, Geology, Mining Engineering, Agriculture and Fisheries will receive P6,000 monthly stipend.