Purpose and service directive
- The order mandates uniformity of monthly stipend rates across DOST scholarship program implementing offices.
- The directive is issued in the interest of service and as a policy requiring consistent application.
Coverage: DOST agencies and scholars
- The order applies to all DOST agencies/offices that implement DOST scholarship programs.
- The mandated uniform monthly stipend rates apply to DOST scholars receiving Masters and Doctorate scholarships.
- The stipend rates apply to both scholarship modes: Full-Time and Part-Time.
Uniform monthly stipend rates
- For Masters — Full-Time, the stipend is PHP 15,000/month.
- For Masters — Part-Time, the stipend is PHP 7,500/month.
- For Doctorate — Full-Time, the stipend is PHP 23,000/month.
- For Doctorate — Part-Time, the stipend is PHP 12,500/month.
Adoption and accounting compliance
- The uniform rates must be adopted by concerned DOST agencies/offices.
- Adoption is effective June 2009.
- Compliance is governed by the usual accounting rules and regulations.
Implementation instructions
- Implementing DOST agencies/offices are enjoined to grant the uniform monthly stipend rate stated in the order.
- The uniform rates apply to stipend computation for Masters and Doctorate scholarship grantees according to Full-Time or Part-Time status.