DOST Priority Courses are the official list of degree programs eligible for the DOST Scholarship. Students enrolled in any of these courses may apply for the DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarship.
The DOST Scholarship offers multiple financial benefits, making it a valuable opportunity for students and parents who want to pursue Science and Technology programs. Before applying or taking the qualifying exam, make sure your chosen degree is included in the DOST Priority Courses list.
Bonus: The official DOST Scholarship online application link is included at the end of this article.
DOST Priority Courses List
Here is the complete and updated list of courses that qualify for the DOST Scholarship:
- Bachelor in Mathematics Education
- Bachelor in Technology and Livelihood Education with Specialization in Information and Communications
- Bachelor of Library and Information Science
- BS Aeronautical Engineering
- BS Aerospace Engineering
- BS Agribusiness
- BS Agribusiness Management
- BS Agribusiness Management and Entrepreneurship
- BS Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
- BS Agricultural Biotechnology¹
- BS Agricultural Chemistry
- BS Agricultural Economics
- BS Agricultural Engineering
- BS Agricultural Technology
- BS Agriculture
- BS Animal Husbandry
- BS Animal Science
- BS Applied Mathematics
- BS Applied Mathematics major in Mathematical Finance²
- BS Applied Physics
- BS Applied Physics with Applied Computer System
- BS Applied Physics with Materials Science and Engineering²
- BS Applied Statistics
- BS Architecture
- BS Astronomy
- BS Astronomy Technology
- BS Basic Medical Sciences⁶
- BS Biochemistry
- BS Biology
- BS Biology for Teachers
- BS Biotechnology
- BS Ceramics Engineering
- BS Chemical Engineering
- BS Chemistry
- BS Chemistry Major in Business³
- BS Chemistry for Teachers
- BS Chemistry with Applied Computer Systems
- BS Chemistry with Materials Science and Engineering²
- BS Civil Engineering
- BS Clothing Technology
- BS Community Nutrition
- BS Computer Engineering
- BS Computer Science
- BS Electrical Engineering
- BS Electronics and Communications Engineering
- BS Electronics Engineering
- BS Environmental Science
- BS Environmental Engineering
- BS Fine Arts major in Industrial Design
- BS Fisheries
- BS Food Science and Technology
- BS Food Technology
- BS Forestry
- BS Geodetic Engineering
- BS Geography
- BS Geology
- BS Geothermal Engineering
- BS Health Science
- BS Human Biology⁵
- BS Industrial Design
- BS Industrial Engineering
- BS Industrial Management Engineering–Information Technology³
- BS Industrial Pharmacy
- BS Information and Communications Technology
- BS Information System
- BS Information Technology
- BS Information Technology Systems
- BS Instrumentation and Control Engineering
- BS Life Sciences
- BS Management Information Systems²
- BS Manufacturing Engineering
- BS Manufacturing Engineering–Management–Biomedical Engineering³
- BS Manufacturing Engineering–Management–Mechatronics and Robotics³
- BS Marine Biology
- BS Marine Science
- BS Materials Engineering
- BS Mathematics
- BS Mathematics and Science Teaching
- BS Mathematics for Teachers
- BS Mechanical Engineering
- BS Mechatronics Engineering
- BS Medical Laboratory Science
- BS Medical Technology
- BS Metallurgical Engineering
- BS Meteorology
- BS Microbiology
- BS Mining Engineering
- BS Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
- BS Nutrition
- BS Nutrition and Dietetics
- BS Packaging Engineering
- BS Petroleum Engineering
- BS Pharmaceutical Sciences
- BS Pharmacy (4-year program)
- BS Pharmacy major in Clinical Pharmacy (5-year program)
- BS Physics
- BS Physics for Teachers
- BS Psychology
- BS Public Health
- BS Speech Pathology
- BS Statistics
- BSE Biological Sciences
- BSE Biology
- BSE Biology–Chemistry⁴
- BSE Chemistry
- BSE General Sciences
- BSE Mathematics
- BSE Physical Sciences
- BSE Physics
- BSE Physics–Chemistry⁴
- BSE Physics–Mathematics⁴
- BSE Science
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
¹ UP System only
² 4 yrs, ADMU only
³ DLSU only
⁴ 4 yrs, USC only
⁵ 3 yrs, DLSU only
⁶ 4 yrs, UPM only
Study Placement
Qualified DOST scholars may study in the following institutions:
- University of the Philippines (UP) System
- State Universities and Colleges (SUCs)
- Private institutions recognized by CHED as:
- Centers of Excellence (COE)
- Centers of Development (COD)
- Schools with FAAP Level III accreditation (PAASCU or PACUCOA)
for Science and Technology programs
How to Apply for the DOST Scholarship
Interested and eligible students can apply through the DOST Online Scholarship Application Portal.
FAQs
What are DOST Priority Courses?
DOST Priority Courses are degree programs in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) that qualify for the DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarship. Students enrolled in these courses may apply for financial assistance under the program.
Why does DOST have a priority course list?
The priority list ensures that the scholarship supports fields that contribute to the country’s science and technology development, innovation, and research needs.
Can I apply for the DOST Scholarship if my course is not on the list?
No. Only students who are enrolled in or planning to enroll in a course included in the DOST Priority Course list are eligible for the scholarship.
Is the priority list updated every year?
The DOST-SEI may revise or update the list depending on national needs in science and technology.
Where can I apply for the DOST Scholarship?
You can apply through the official DOST Online Scholarship Application Portal.
