II. Ph.D. Scholarship Programs

PhD – Four (4) years

• Must be between 18 to 40 years old
• Must have at least 2 years of work experience
• Must be in good health condition
• Must have obtained Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent degree from an accredited higher education institute in forestry or related field
  • Must be proficient in English language

II. Ph.D. Scholarship Programs

• Applicants should pass the Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK) Level III
• Must have at least 2 years of work experience
• Must have obtained Master’s degree or an equivalent degree from an accredited higher education institute or related field
• Result of an English language proficiency examination should be included in the application (e.g. An overall IELTS score of 6.0 TOEFL score of 80. All considered on a case by case basis)

1. Nomination letter/Memorandum addressed to the Secretary by the Head of Office (Region/Bureau/Director) with statement on how the subject training complies with the minimum criteria for official travel abroad: (a) the purpose of the trip is strictly within the mandate of the requesting government official or personnel (b) The projected expenses for the trip are not excessive (c) The trip is expected to bring substantial benefits to the country and (d) the travel shall not hamper then operational efficiency of the said agency;

2. Service Record (must have rendered at least 2 years of service as permanent employee);

3.   Certification from the Chief, Administrative Division stating

a. That the applicant has No Pending Administrative and/or Criminal

Case

b. That the applicant has No Pending Scholarship Nomination;

c. That the applicant’s performance ratings for two (2) immediate rating

periods were at least Very Satisfactory; and,

d. That the applicant is physically and mentally fit to travel.

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

5.  Duly accomplished Personal Data Sheet (with list of in-service trainings and seminars attended);

6.   Photocopy of Transcript of Records (Baccalaureate/Graduate); and

7.   Photocopy of Diploma (Baccalaureate/Graduate)