How to Be A Philippine Science High School Scholar?

Do you want to be one of the highly respected and recognized Pisay Scholars (just like me)? 

If you are a Grade 6 or Grade 7 elementary pupil from a duly recognized school by the Department of Education, then it's time to evaluate your self:

• Applicants for scholarship must belong to the top 10% of the graduating class. 
• However, if you do not belong to the upper 10% of the graduating class, kindly check if you have a special aptitude in science and math as supported by your report card. 
• You should have at least a grade of 85 in Science and math and 80 in all other subjects.
• Filipino citizen with no pending application as immigrant to any foreign country.
• Born on or before June 1, 1996.
• You should be in good health capable to sustain rigorous academic program.
• Be of good conduct and behavior.
• Be sure that you have not previously taken PSHS NCE.

After thorough assessment of yourself and when you are truly convinced that you have all the criteria for eligibility, congratulations! That qualifies you to take the National Competitive Examination on September 3, 2011. 

But don't celebrate yet, while you still have almost a couple of months to prepare for the NCE go ahead and have a review. Your score should be within the established cut-off score to qualify to legitimize your admission to the Philippine Science High School.  

If you are already a first year high school student of other existing schools yet your desire to be enrolled at PSHS is persistently pressing you, don't despair! You can take a lateral admission exam for incoming second year students who are looking for ways to become a Pisayer. After passing an accreditation procedure prescribed by Philippine Science High School, lateral takers are admitted to fill in vacated slots.

Remember that there will only be a single test to be given that you SHOULD pass. It is the scholastic aptitude test or the National Competitive Examination. NCE is formulated to evaluate the applicants' Scientific Ability, Quantitative Ability, Abstract Reasoning and Verbal Aptitude.

What Should You Submit to the PSHS Registrar's Office in Diliman or any Regional PSHS Campuses or DOST offices and Provincial Science & Technology Centers?

• Fully filled-up two (2) copies of Application Form
• Two (2) recent identical 1x1 ID pictures
• Non-refundable test fee:

               private schools - 100 pesos
               public schools  -  FREE

• Copy of report card for applicants who do not belong to the top 10% of the current graduating class.

Where Can You Get and File The PSHS System NCE Application Forms?

• DOST Provincial Science & technology Centers
• PSHS Main Campus, Agham Road, Diliman Quezon City tel: (+2) 924-0614

• PSHS-CMC Nangka, Baloi, lanao Del Norte

The PSHS NCE application form and the accompanying material are NOT FOR SALE; may be PHOTOCOPIED, NO RESERVATION FEE is REQUIRED. Application forms are available and may be filed at any of the following: PSHS Campuses, DOST Regional offices, or Provincial Science and Technology Centers. Application forms with incomplete information will not be processed. Erasures, alterations and insertions must be initialed by the applicant. The Test Permit/s will be mailed to the applicant or to the school principal for distribution to its applicant/s. In case the test permits are not received before the examination day, the applicants may check with the nearest PSHS campus, DOST Regional Office or at any DOST Provincial Science and Technology Center.

The deadline for filing of application is: July 15, 2011 and the date of the examinations is: September 3, 2011. You can download the application form here.