Eligibility Requirements

Who Can Apply?

Check if you meet our scholarship requirements before starting your application.

General Requirements

  • Filipino citizen
  • Engineering or related field graduate
  • Must not be employed during scholarship
  • Full-time study commitment

Academic Requirements

  • Minimum GPA of 2.5 (undergraduate)
  • Pass qualifying examination
  • Research proposal submission
  • Interview evaluation
Step-by-Step Guide

Application Process

Follow our streamlined four-step process to complete your ERDT scholarship application successfully.

1

Prepare Documents

Gather all necessary documents for your application:

Birth Certificate (photocopy)
Certified True Copy of Official Transcript of Records (TOR)
Recommendation letters from 3 professors/supervisors
Narrative essays
Medical Certificate from licensed physician
Valid NBI Clearance
Letter of Admission with Regular status
Approved Program of Study

Note: Additional requirements may apply for employed applicants and lateral applicants. Please contact the ERDT office for complete requirements list.

2

Submit Application

Submit scanned copies of all documents via email to: erdt@clsu.edu.ph

Mail original documents to:

CLSU-ERDT Program
Central Luzon State University, Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija 3120, Philippines
3

Take Examination

Pass the comprehensive psychological exam:

Research methodology assessment
English proficiency test
Minimum passing score: 75%
4

Attend Interview

Participate in the final interview process:

Panel interview with faculty members
Research proposal presentation
Q&A session about academic goals
Assessment of commitment and motivation
Required Forms

Downloadable Forms

Access all essential forms for your ERDT scholarship application. Each form is categorized for easy navigation and understanding.

Available Forms

Click to download individual forms

Form Details Action

Post Doc Grant Form (for Faculty)

ERDT form for interested CLSU DABE faculty to avail post doctoral grant

PDF • 45.21 KB
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Foreign PhD Form (for Faculty)

Form for CLSU DABE faculty interested to avail ERDT Foreign PHD Faculty Development Program

PDF • 135.85 KB
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ERDT Application for Shifting and/or Transfer

Application form for ERDT Scholars who wish to shift courses or transfer to another ERDT Consortium...

DOC • 37 KB
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ERDT SP Form 2024 (Sandwich Program)

Essential application form for application to Research Enrichment Program of up to 1 year

PDF • 603.7 KB
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ERDT Application Form (Local Applicants - MS & PHD)

Application form for ERDT scholarship program. Please fill out completely and submit with required d...

PDF • 1.13 MB
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Request for Hiring of Laborers and Request for Payment of Laborers

Guidelines and Sample Format of documentary requirements for request for hiring and request for paym...

DOCX • 271.78 KB
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ERDT Liquidation Report For Outright Thesis Grant

Financial liquidation report form for thesis grant to access additional research support grants

DOCX • 71.13 KB
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ERDT Progress Monitoring Report

Required forms for submission for scholars with "on extension status"

DOCX • 71.06 KB
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ERDT Completion Clearance Form

Mandatory for all ERDT graduating scholars

DOC • 770 KB
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ERDT FRDG Form (Faculty Research Dissemination Grant)

For CLSU ERDT Graduate Faculty interested to avail dissemination grant for Publication and Internati...

PDF • 107.46 KB
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ERDT Monitoring Form

Progress monitoring and evaluation form for ongoing scholars

DOCX • 66.45 KB
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ERDT RDG Form (Dissemination Grant)

Essential application form for reimbursement of Dissemination (Publication and Conference Expenses)

PDF • 655.89 KB
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ERDT RG Form With Sample Lib (Research Support Grant)

Essential application form for application of additional research support grants for supplies, mater...

PDF • 1.11 MB
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ERDT TDG Form (Outright Thesis Grant)

Essential application form for request of outright thesis grants

PDF • 551.79 KB
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Final Clearance Form

Essential application form for request of final clearance once service obligation is completed.

PDF • 532.29 KB
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SFA For Scholar (Statement of Financial Assistance)

Essential application form for ERDT programs and scholarships.

XLSX • 22.84 KB
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Temporary Clearance Requirements

Essential requirements for request of Temporary Clearance

PDF • 127.29 KB
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Academic Calendar

Application Timeline

Important dates and deadlines for the ERDT scholarship application process.

Call for Applications / Application Period Opens

First Semester

January 15 - April 30

Second Semester

August 30 - October 15

Online Application Submission Deadline

First Semester

April 15 11:59pm

Second Semester

September 30, 11:59 PM

Document Verification and Initial Screening

First Semester

April 15-30

Second Semester

September 30 - October 15

Academic Evaluation and Assessment

First Semester

April 15 - 30

Second Semester

October 1 - 15

Interview and Final Evaluation

First Semester

May 1 - 15

Second Semester

October 15 -30

Deliberation and Selection Process

First Semester

May 16 - 31

Second Semester

October 30 - November 5

Announcement of Scholarship Results

First Semester

June 1 - 5

Second Semester

November 6-10

Contract Signing and Scholarship Orientation

First Semester

June 1 - 5

Second Semester

November 6-10

Pre-Enrollment and Orientation

First Semester

June 1 - 5

Second Semester

November 6 - 10

Start of Classes / Scholarship Implementation

First Semester

June (1st Semester)

Second Semester

November (2nd Semester)

Quarterly Progress Monitoring

First Semester

Throughout Academic Year

Second Semester

Throughout Academic Year

Mid-Year Performance Evaluation

First Semester

December - January

Second Semester

June - July

Important Information

Important Notes

Please read these important notes carefully before submitting your application.

No Important Notes

All important information is included in the application process above.

Ready to Begin Your Journey?

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