Biliran Province State University is celebrating a remarkable achievement as 13 of its students have been accepted for the 2024 Department of Science and Technology Junior Level Science Scholarships (DOST-JLSS), announced on October 13.

Joining the total of 2,696 third-year college students who have secured the science and technology scholarship are 13 BiPSU students from the School of Engineering (SOE), School of Teacher Education (STEd), and School of Technology and Computer Studies (STCS).

The scholarship recipients include: Stella Marie Amante, Marc Christian Casas, Laven Cañezo, Ros Van Eli Densing, Micka Grace Doydoy, Nathaniel Linao, Lendon Saludar, Frederick Tecling and Rommel Villamor from the Bachelor of Science (BS) in Civil Engineering department; Elmer Domingo of the BS in Computer Engineering department; Kurt Aaron Lobederio, enrolled in BS Mechanical Engineering; Honey Blaze Abenido, majoring in Science Education; and Jexis Worf Bejarasco, taking up BS Computer Science.

Among these scholars, seven received the Republic Act (RA) 7687 scholarship, which supports academically talented students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Meanwhile, five qualified for the RA 10612 scholarship, awarded to science, mathematics, and engineering students who will teach these subjects in secondary schools nationwide; and one scholar was awarded the Merit scholarship, given to students with high aptitude in STEM fields.

The 13 BiPSUnistas are among the 11,508 students who took the said national scholarship qualifying examination last July 28.

"As a BiPSUnista, the scholarship is very important to me because the stipend per semester will help me purchase essential academic tools like a laptop and printer, as well as support my daily expenses. Additionally, the two-year contract guarantees me a job after graduation," shared Laven Cañezo, one of the national scholars.

The qualifiers will enjoy two to three years of scholarship benefits, including a monthly living allowance of ₱8,000.00, learning materials and/or connectivity allowance, one-time clothing allowance, one economy-class round-trip fare per academic year for students studying outside of their home provinces, thesis allowance, graduation allowance, and group accident insurance.

In an interview, Engr. Vivencio Pelesco, dean of SOE where most of the BiPSU student-qualifiers are from, applauded the achievement earned by the new scholars.

"I am very much elated and proud of their success, and I hope that this milestone will inspire other students, especially the sophomores who will be applying for this scholarship in the succeeding year, to work even harder in their academics and pursue similar opportunities in the future," he stated.

As these students continue their education with the support of the DOST-JLSS, they are poised to make significant contributions to the fields of science and technology, further enhancing the reputation of BiPSU and positively impacting the community.

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[The article aligns with several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4: Quality Education, SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, and SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure.]