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Application for PSHS nat’l competitive exam, now available

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By Jhonna Lyn R. Ogoc
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The Department of Science and Technology thru the Philippine Science High School System (PSHSS) announces the availability of Philippine Science High School National Competitive Examination (PSHS-NCE).

The scholarship is open to all graduating grade six pupils from a duly recognized school by the Department of Education, who meets the following criteria: have a final grade of 85% or better in Science and Mathematics, evidenced by the student's report card.  If the student's grades in Science or Math are below 85%, then, he/she must provide evidence that he/she belongs to the upper 10% of the class; be a Filipino citizen with no pending application as immigrant to any foreign country; be born on or after July 1, 2001; be in good health and fit to undergo a rigorous academic program; have at least a satisfactory rating (or its equivalent) in his/her Character Rating in his/her report card (SY 2014 - 2015); and not have taken the PSHS NCE previously.

The application requirements are: Fully accomplished application form in two copies; Two identical recent 1x1 ID pictures; Non-refundable test fee (P100 for private schools, free for public schools); Copy of report card (SY 2014 - 2015); if the final grades in Science or Math are below 85%, a certification or proof that the child belongs to the upper 10% of the class.

The scholarship privileges are free tuition fee, free loan of textbooks, monthly stipend, and uniform, transportation and living allowances for low income groups

Only one test will be administered, a scholastic aptitude test (SAT) which is designed to measure the Scientific Ability, Quantitative Ability, Abstract Reasoning and Verbal Aptitude. 

Application forms are available and may be filed at any of the following Offices: PSHS Campuses, DOST Regional and Provincial Offices.  Application forms with incomplete information will not be processed.  Erasures, alterations and insertions must be initialed by the applicant.  The PSHS NCE application form and the accompanying materials are not for sale and may be photocopied, and downloaded from the PSHS website at http://www.pshs.edu.ph.  The deadline for filing of application is on August 24, 2015. The scholarship examination will be administered in designated testing centers nationwide on October 3, 2015. 

For more information, please contact the following contact details:

DOST Regional Office I, DMMMSU-Mid La Union Campus, City of San Fernando, La Union, Tel. Nos.: (072) 888-3399 / 700-2372, Cel. Nos: 0998-962-0232 (SMART), 0917-840-8695 (GLOBE);

Provincial S&T Center – Ilocos Norte, National Highway, Batac, Ilocos Norte, Telefax #: (077) 670-1815, Cel. Nos: 0998-962-0231 (SMART), 0917-840-8375 (GLOBE);

Provincial S&T Center – Ilocos Sur, Tamag, Vigan City, Telefax #: (077) 722-3347, Cel. Nos: 0998-962-0230 (SMART), 0917-840-8203 (GLOBE);

Provincial S&T Center – La Union, Gov’t Center, Sevilla, City of San Fernando, La Union, Telefax #: (072) 242-0663, Cel. Nos: 0998-962-0229 (SMART),    0917-840-8256 (GLOBE);

Provincial S&T Center – Pangasinan, Alvear East St., Lingayen, Pangasinan, Telefax #: (075) 529-1764, Cel. Nos: 0998-962-0228 (SMART), 0917-840-8258 (GLOBE);


Provincial S&T Center – Satellite Office, PSU-Urdaneta Campus, Urdaneta City, Pangasinan, Telefax #: (075) 632-4530, Cel. Nos: 0998-962-0227 (SMART), 0917-840-8234 (GLOBE).
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