Who may apply?

 Junior/Senior students from the following disciplines:  Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Food Technology, Agricultural Sciences and Agricultural Engineering  with

• a QPI of at least 3.00 for both 3^rd and 4^th year including 5^th for engineering courses
• no failing marks in any of his/her science and mathematics subjects from first year of enrollment
• leadership potential
• an approved research project which may be completed within SY 2012-2013
• no record of any disciplinary action, administrative charges and/or suspension for conduct unbecoming.

 What are the requirements?

 A.  Documents due on or before Wednesday, 10 October 2012, Office of the University Registrar

       1.  Fully accomplished nomination form with 2” x 2” photo

      2.  Fully accomplished questionnaire

      3.   Handwritten 1000-word essay on what you think you can do toward the advancement of science and 

            technology in our country and what the role of science and technology is in national development.

      4.   Certificate of good moral character from the OSA office

      5.   Certificate from the OSA office on the involvement of the student as a member or officer of curricular

             Or extra-curricular student organizations in the University

     6.   Citations/awards received

     7.   One (1) copy of thesis/research proposal or progress report

     8.   A general description of the paper and brief discussion relating to the components under the research

            project standards namely:  applicability,  contribution to nation and community and environmental impact.

 B.  Panel Interview on Wednesday, 17 October 2012 at 8-12 nn  AVR 7, SBM Bldg

  What will an awardee receive?

 Cash prize to be received via a BPI Express Teller Account; Plaque of Recognition; a job position as a junior officer of the Bank  and the inscription of the awardee’s name in  the roster of BPI-DOST Science Awardees permanently installed at the XU Main Library

 Where are the forms available?

 Office of the Dean of the ff colleges:  Arts and Sciences, Computer Studies, Engineering and Agriculture

Office of the  Department Heads:  Biology, Mathematics, Chemistry,

                                                             Agricultural Sciences, Food Technology, Agricultural Engineering,

                                                             Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electronics Engineering,   

                                                             Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering