ERDT - GS | Mapúa University

ERDT Scholarship

The Engineering Research and Development for Technology (ERDT) is a consortium of eight Philippine universities, including Mapúa University, that offer master’s and doctorate degrees in various engineering fields. The ERDT scholarship aims to deliver high-impact research, upgrade the qualifications of practicing engineers, and develop a culture of research and development.

Here is the list of programs covered by the ERDT scholarship:

Master of Science programs

  • Biological Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering by Research
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronics Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Materials Science and Engineering
  • Materials Science and Engineering by Research

Doctor of Philosophy programs

  • Chemical Engineering
  • Electronics and Communications Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Materials Science and Engineering

Joint Programs (Bachelor of Science to Master of Science)

  • Chemical Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronics and Communications Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering


The duration of the ERDT Scholarship for master’s programs and doctorate programs are 2 and 3 years, respectively, while lateral entry’s (MS and PhD) will be determined based on the units already acquired.

For more information, please download the brochure HERE.

Entitlements and Grants

Entitlement/Grant Master’s Doctorate
Tuition and Miscellaneous Fees Actual Actual
Stipend P 25,000.00 per month P 33,000.00 per month
Book Allowance P 5,000.00 per term P 5,000.00 per term
Transportation Allowance P 10,000.00 for the whole duration of scholarship P 10,000.00 for the whole duration of scholarship
Thesis/Dissertation Grant P 60,000.00 P 100,000.00
Research Grant
(Research Grant)
(Research Dissemination Grant)
(Mentor’s Fee)		 P 225,000.00
(P 114,000.00)
(P 75,000.00)

(P 36,000.00) 		P 450,000.00
(P 228,000.00)
(P 150,000.00)

(P 72,000.00)

Qualifications

  1. Must be a Filipino Citizen
  2. Must not be over 50 years of age at the time of application
  3. Must have a BS degree in Engineering or a related field (for MS applicants)
  4. Must have an MS degree in engineering or a related field (for PhD applicants)
  5. Must be in good health as attested by a medical certificate
  6. Must not have criminal/administrative cases
  7. Must be enrolled as a full-time graduate student
  8. Must not have other scholarship contracts that will interfere with the terms and conditions of the ERDT Scholarship Agreement
  9. Must be willing to render the required service obligation equivalent to the length of time that the scholar enjoyed the scholarship – One year of service for every year of scholarship or a fraction thereof
  10. Must have a full-time commitment to the scholarship and must not be engaged in any form of employment during the scholarship.

The successful applicant must:

  1. Officially enroll as full-time graduate student;
  2. Not avail or enjoy other scholarships;
  3. Be willing to render the required service obligation equivalent to the length of time that the scholar enjoyed the scholarship-one year of service for every year of scholarship or a fraction thereof; and
  4. Must have a full-time commitment to the scholarship and must not engage in any form of employment during the period when the scholarship is awarded.

Requirements

  1. Fully Accomplished ERDT Scholarship Application form
  2. Narrative essays (see page 4 of the Application Form)
  3. Recommendation letter from 3 past professors/supervisors
  4. Certified True Copy of Grades (TCG)/Transcript of Records (TOR)
  5. Birth Certificate (photocopy)
  6. Medical Certificate stating that the applicant is physically and mentally fit to study from a licensed physician with his/her PRC license number indicated
  7. Valid NBI Clearance
  8. Acceptance Letter/Notice of Admission from the Graduate School
  9. Approved Program of Study

Additional requirements for lateral applicants:

    Certification from the university indicating the following:
  • number of graduate units required in the program
  • number of graduate units already earned with corresponding grades

If employed:

  1. Permission to take a Leave of Absence (LOA) while on scholarship or Proof of resignation or termination of contract
  2. Certificate of No Pending Administrative Case

Deadline of Submission
1st term - every April 30
3rd term - every December 30

Contact

Dr. Jonathan W.L. Salvacion
Dean/ERDT-MU PROJECT LEADER
School of Graduate Studies

Rosie Ann C. Pascual
Technical Assistant
School of Graduate Studies
[email protected]
+632-247-5000 local 2103

Lorraine S. Hilario
Project Technical Specialist I
[email protected]
+632-527-3681
+632-247-5000 local 2104


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