Twenty-five students from Oriental Mindoro have secured spots in the prestigious 2024 Junior Level Science Scholarships (JLSS) program, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) announced Thursday.
These scholars, hailing from various universities across the Philippines, will now join the DOST’s programs to advance scientific research and development.
The scholarship recipients are:
- Jonas Cleofe Alvarado
- Rizhaele Joyse Babao Apigo
- Xyngene Brian Aguila Atienza
- Janssen Vincent Delos Santos Babao
- Armando Aldaba Barcebal III
- Matthew Allan Abantao Bugarin
- Erica Vanessa Datinguinoo Cabral
- Arvin Falcon Cabunuan
- King Philip Villalobos Canaco
- Kate Lesley Reanzares Cleofe
- Sarah Jane Vasquez Comia
- Mary Christelle Binay Cruzat
- Rex Aguilar De Leon
- Jhon Lloyd Gadiana
- Harley Discipulo Hernandez
- Vienne Cantos Historillo
- Erika De Guzman Laordin
- Jay Alad Macalelong
- Jego Maru Sitjar Manlolo
- Michael Niño Basa Orilla
- John Lloyd Jugno Padrilan
- Flodah Nadine Galvey Rafa
- Cayle Ann Florida Ramos
- Sheribel Shane Dimayuga Tariga
- Jhonwel Dela Cruz Valencia
The scholars come from various institutions including Mindoro State University, Batangas State University-Alangilan, University of the Philippines-Los Banos, Divine Word College of Calapan, Centro Escolar University-Manila, Adventist University of the Philippines, and Polytechnic University of the Philippines-Manila.
DOST officials praised the students’ dedication, welcoming them to the “DOST Family” and expressing optimism about their future contributions to science in the Philippines.
DOST offers JLSS to second year college students to support them in pursuing degrees in science and technology.
The program is intended to foster a skilled workforce that can contribute to national development.
Recipients of the DOST JLSS receive several financial benefits, including tuition and school fees; coverage of educational expenses; monthly stipend; a living allowance of P7,000 to assist with daily expenses; book allowance; and financialsupport for purchasing educational materials.
These benefits are designed to alleviate the financial burden on students and encourage them to focus on their studies in science and technology fields.
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