On 07 November 2026, the Saint Louis University (SLU) School of Advanced Studies (SAS) gathered twenty four (24) Department of Science and Technology – Science Education Institute in the Philippines (DOST-SEI) scholars under the Science and Technology Regional Alliance of Universities for National Development (STRAND) program for a getting-to-know session, as well as an orientation and re-orientation on the scholarship guidelines facilitated by the Project Leader and SAS Dean Faridah Kristi C. Wetherick, PhD.
The activity was co-facilitated by the Project Staff and SAS Secretary, Ms. Leah A. Riego, and attended by the Graduate Program Coordinators (GPCs) as a manifestation of their strong and unwavering support for the scholars.
To date, there are thirty-five (35) active DOST-SEI STRAND scholars pursuing masteral degrees in the following fields: Biology, Environmental Engineering, Information Technology, and Pharmacy. In the doctorate level, scholars are enrolled in the Science Education program. The scholarship provides students with financial assistance for tuition, stipends, research, and other academic needs.
The SLU-DOST partnership addresses SDG 4 Quality Education and SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals. (Article by FKWetherick | Photos by SLU SAS)
For inquiries regarding the DOST-SEI STRAND Scholarship Program, send an email to sassec@slu.edu.ph. Interested applicants may also visit the DOST-SEI website for more details at https://science-scholarships.ph/.
