The DOH Scholarship: (DOH) Department of Health in the Philippines offering Pre-Service Scholarship Program (PSSP) to support those who pursuing degrees in Medical Technology, Pharmacy and Midwifery.
Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to students who pursuing a Medical degree, Nursing, Midwifery, dentistry and allied health courses.
What is DOH Medical Scholarship?
The DOH Scholarship is a program aimed to support aspiring Healthcare Professionals, for those who are studying in Medicine and other Health-related courses.
It is designed to increase the number of healthcare workers for those who are in underserved and rural areas in the Philippines. this program will provide scholarship for students at DOH Partner Schools.
What are the Requirements?
To Apply for The DOH Medical Scholarship you need to follow the requirements:
- Must be a Citizen of the Philippines.
- Mist be of Good Moral Character.
- They must have passed the admission requirements.
- Must have passed the standards and policies of the chosen school
- They must not have any other Scholarship Grants.
- Must have Graduated form high school or senior high school.
- Application will receive Partiality on:
- Low income Familes
- Those who are disadvantaged or From the top 20 poorest provinces.
- Those who are Indigenous communities
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Scholarship Program Benefits
Here are the list of Benefits under DOH Medical Scholarship Program
Benefits for Diploma in Midwifery
The Annual allowance of PHP235,200 as follows:
- Tuition Fees – ₱50,000.
- Book Allowance of – ₱20,000
- Uniform fee – ₱6,000.
- Living Expenses – ₱P67,200.
- Miscellaneous Expenses – ₱14,000.
- For Board and lodging – ₱60,000 and
- Transportation Allowance of – ₱18,000.
Benefits for Medical Technology and pharmacy
Here are the list of DOH Medical Technology and Pharmacy as follows:
- Tuition fees of ₱80,000
- Book Allowance of ₱22,000
- Living Allowance of ₱67,200
- Miscellaneous Expenses of ₱14,000
- For Uniform ₱6,000
- Transpiration expense – ₱18,000
- Boarding and Lodging – ₱60,000
List of DOH Partner Schools
Here is a list of the former DOH Partner Schools:
- Region l (llocos Region):
- University of Northern Philippines.
- Region ll (Cagayan Valley):
- Cagayan State University
- Region lll (Central Luzon):
- Angeles University Foundation
- Region V (Bicol Region):
- Bicol Christian College of Medicine
- Region Vl (Central Visayas):
- Southwestern University PHINMA
- University of Cebu College of Medicine
- Region Vll (Eastern Visayas):
- University of the Philippines – School of Health Sciences
- Region lX (Zamboanga Peninsula):
- Mindanao State University.
- Region 12,13, CAR, CARAGA, ARMM
- None
Application Deadline
The DOH Medical Scholarship Deadline to apply is on May 31, 2023. Submit the Application with required information before it ends.
How to Apply for Scholarship?
All The interested Applicants who are applying for Medical Technology, Pharmacy and midwifery, Contact the DOH Centers on how to apply for the Scholarship Program, they will guide you the steps.
Application Step-by-Step Process
The Medical Scholarship Application process have 2 Steps:
- Initial Screening and
- Final Screening
Initial Screening:
- You can apply directly form preferred DOH Partner school and must have a minimum requirements.
- Those who are Admitted in their partner schools are eligible to apply for the Scholarship Program.
Final Screening:
- Validation of Application form, Accepted based on CHD on set criteria.
- Those who are accepted will be notified through the Partner Schools.
FAQS: Frequently Asked Questions
No, The Scholarship program is now closed.
Yes, Courses such as Medial Technology, Pharmacy, Midwifery and Nursing are available under the Scholarship Program.
By Training Applicants and deploying them to underserved areas. Program addressed the shortage of healthcare professional in the community.
Yes, Applicant are required to work in government hospitals, rural health units for a period after graduation.
The Scholarship benefits cover Tuition fees, Book Allowance, living expenses, Transportation and other related expenses.
To Be Eligible you must be a Filipino Citizens, With a Good Academic Standing Financial need and willing to serve in rural or underserved areas after Your Graduation.
