To produce more experts and scholars in the field of fishery science and aquatic resources studies, the Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) opens Fisheries Scholarship Program (FSP) to aspiring fisheries scholars for School Year (SY) 2020-2021.
The said scholarship has two program components. The first one is the Fisheries Industry Leader Grant (FILG) available for high school graduates who belong to the Top 10 of their graduating class.
The other offered scholarship is the Fisherfolk Children Educational Grant (FCEG), which is open for high school graduates whose parents or legal guardians are registered municipal fisherfolk.
According to BFAR National Director Eduardo B. Gongona, the said scholarship will give opportunities to deserving high school graduates to pursue their dreams in the field of fisheries in leading state universities.
“This also gives us the assurance that the country will not run out of competent fisheries professionals who will work for the sustainable development and management of the country’s fisheries and aquatic resources,” he said.
The future Fisheries scholars will receive a monthly stipend of Php 4, 000.00, a book allowance every semester, and upon near completion of the four-year Fisheries degree, an On-the-Job Training and Thesis Support and Graduation Assistance, aside from tuition and other school-related fees, which will be paid directly to State Universities and Colleges.
Also, graduating with honors and will top the Fisheries Board Examination will also receive monetary incentives from the DA-BFAR.
Application forms are available in the nearest Municipal Agriculture Office and BFAR regional & fisheries provincial offices, technology farms and stations. The same forms are also downloadable at DA-BFAR’s official website at https://www.bfar.da.gov.ph/download.jsp?id=Scholarship%20Application%20Forms. Interested applicants may inquire at the nearest DA-BFAR Regional Office or email [email protected] for the deadline of application.
All successful applicants will undergo a Qualifying Examination on December 07, 2019.
