DOST-SEI Capacity Building Program in Science and Mathematics Education (CBPSME) 2026–2027
- Omran Aburayya
- Aug 23
- 3 min read
If you are a Filipino educator passionate about advancing Science and Mathematics education, here’s an opportunity to enhance your expertise. The Department of Science and Technology–Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI), in partnership with the National Consortium in Graduate Science and Mathematics Education (NCGSME) and the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), is now accepting applications for the Capacity Building Program in Science and Mathematics Education (CBPSME) 2026–2027. This program offers part-time PhD in Education scholarships with majors in Biology Education, Chemistry Education, Mathematics Education, and Physics Education—all delivered through UPOU’s distance education mode. Here's everything you need to know.
🎓 Scholarship Summary
Location: Philippines (UP Open University, Los Baños, Laguna – distance education mode)
Host Institution: University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), in cooperation with DOST-SEI and NCGSME
Level: PhD in Education (part-time, distance learning)
Target Group: Filipino educators in Science and Mathematics
Fields of Study: Biology Education, Chemistry Education, Mathematics Education, Physics Education
Value & Coverage: Full tuition, monthly stipend of ₱19,000, allowances for learning materials, transportation, research, and health insurance
Duration: Up to 6 years (part-time study mode)
Application Deadline: 1 September 2025 (for AY 2025–2026 first semester intake)
Start Date: First Semester AY 2025–2026
Eligibility: Filipino citizens not more than 50 years old, with at least two years of Science/Math teaching experience
⭐ Scholarship Overview
The CBPSME scholarship is designed to strengthen the capacity of educators in the Philippines to deliver high-quality Science and Mathematics education. Scholars will pursue a PhD in Education at UPOU with flexible distance learning, allowing them to balance work and study. The program emphasizes advanced training in pedagogy, research, and leadership in STEM education.
🧩 Structure & Program Features
Mode: Distance education (online learning through UPOU Faculty of Education)
Duration: Maximum of 6 years (part-time)
Specializations: Biology Education, Chemistry Education, Mathematics Education, Physics Education
Research Component: Strong support for thesis/dissertation, research grants, and dissemination of research findings
Mentorship: Scholars will receive structured guidance from experts in STEM education through the NCGSME network
🎁 Scholarship Benefits
Successful CBPSME scholars will receive a comprehensive financial package, including:
Tuition and other school fees fully covered
Monthly stipend: ₱19,000
Learning materials & connectivity allowance: ₱10,000 per semester
Transportation allowance: One economy roundtrip fare per academic year (if studying outside home province)
Health coverage: Group accident and health insurance
Thesis/Dissertation allowance: ₱100,000
Research Support:
Research Grant – ₱253,000
Dissemination Grant – ₱150,000
Mentor’s Fee – ₱72,000
Incentives for early completion of degree requirements
✅ Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following:
Be a natural-born Filipino citizen
Not more than 50 years old at time of application
Be in good health and of good moral character
Pass UPOU PhD in Education admission requirements
Have at least two years of teaching experience in Science or Mathematics
Secure employer’s permission to study part-time (up to 6 years)
Additional Requirements:
DepEd Applicants:
Endorsement from Division Superintendent and Regional Director (Form 2A)
At least 5 years of service in DepEd
Minimum “Very Satisfactory” performance rating in the last 2 years
Non-DepEd Applicants:
Certificate of employment and Permit to Study (Form 2B)
Must not be a recipient of another scholarship
Willing to sign the Scholarship Contract
📝 Application Procedure
Pre-assessment: Submit scanned copies of requirements via Google Drive link to rhonnamarie.verena@upou.edu.ph
Hard copy submission: Send original documents to:
Dr. Charisse T. Reyes
Project Director & Dean, Faculty of Education
Teaching and Learning Hub Building
UP Open University, Los Baños, Laguna
Tel: (049) 536-6009
Complete forms include:
Documentary requirements checklist
Scholarship Award Terms
Selection Process of Awardees
For inquiries:
Ms. Rhonna Marie R. Vereña – rhonnamarie.verena@upou.edu.ph
Faculty of Education, UP Open University – fed@upou.edu.ph | fed.upou.edu.ph
📂 Resources
For all recourses, application forms and required documents, download the program flyer PDF here
Why Apply?
The DOST-SEI CBPSME is more than just financial support—it is a national effort to develop a new generation of Science and Mathematics education leaders. Scholars will not only earn a PhD but also contribute to raising the quality of STEM education across the Philippines.
