PRC NO. 2005-283

: It enjoins all DOST agencies/offices implementing DOST scholarship programs to grant a uniform rate of monthly stipend to DOST scholars.
: All DOST agencies/offices implementing DOST scholarship programs are enjoined to comply.
: The rates are adopted effective June 2009.
: ₱15,000 per month for Masters (Full-Time).
: ₱7,500 per month for Masters (Part-Time).
: ₱23,000 per month for Doctorate (Full-Time).
: ₱12,500 per month for Doctorate (Part-Time).
: Yes. The order distinguishes between degree level (Masters vs. Doctorate) and mode (Full-Time vs. Part-Time), each with different stipend amounts.
: ₱8,000 more per month (₱23,000 minus ₱15,000).
: ₱5,000 more per month (₱12,500 minus ₱7,500).
: It is subject to the usual accounting rules and regulations, as stated in the order.
: It indicates the directive is issued for administrative uniformity and service efficiency/consistency across DOST scholarship programs.
: It is mandatory language requiring compliance by the covered DOST agencies/offices implementing scholarship programs.
: ₱23,000 per month.
: ₱7,500 per month.
: The rates shall be adopted subject to the usual accounting rules and regulations.
: They must apply the specific stipend amount corresponding to the scholar’s degree level (Masters/Doctorate) and study arrangement (full-time/part-time), starting June 2009.