1. Must be holding a permanent position for at least two years at the time of application, with minimum of two years work experience preferably from the 33 Marine Protected Areas (MPA) Sites under the National Integrated Protected Areas Systems, including Verde Island Passage (VIP) Marine Corridor and/or other relevant TMEM/coastal resource management;

2. Have obtained performance ratings of at least Very Satisfactory for the last two consecutive rating periods;

3. Performing duties and responsibilities relevant to the field of study;

4. Have no pending administative case;

5. Have no pending application and nomination for othe study and non-study trips;

6. Have not availed any scholarship (local and foreign) in the past two years prior to the awarding of grant;

7. Have rendered the required service obligation for a scholarship previously enjoyed;

8. Must be willing to conduct a master’s thesis aligned to the priority programs of the Department or related topics to be identified/approved by the DENR;

9. Must be willing to sign a Scholarship Service Contract and shall serve the DENR with the corresponding period of service obligation;

10. Must not be a delinquent scholar; and

11. In good mental and physical health.

1. Memorandum addressed to the Chair of the Human Resource Development Committee (HRDC), attention HRDC Secretariat to be endorsed by Head of Office and concurred by Supervising Undersecretary/Assistant Secretary;

2. Board Resolution from HRDC Counterpart recommending the nomination of the applicant;

3. Service Record;

4. Certification from the Director supervising human resources/Assistant Regional Director for Management Service/Assistant Director (Region/Bureau/Attached Agency) stating that the applicant:

– has No Pending Administrative and/or Criminal Case;

– has No Pending Scholarship Nomination;

– performance ratings for two (2) immediate rating periods were at least Very Satisfactory;

– has not been a delinquent scholar from a previous scholarship grant;

– has rendered and completed the service obligation required under the previous scholarship; and

– physically and mentally fit to study.

5. Certification of actual duties and responsibilities (including past involvement) relevant to the course signed by immediate superior;

6. Updated Personal Data Sheet, with work experience sheet, duly signed by authorized person administering oath; and

7. Self-Certification of Non-withdrawal from the course.