Ateneo de Manila UniversitySCHOLARSHIP AGREEMENT ENGINEERING R&D FOR TECHNOLOGY KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENT: This Contract of Scholarship entered into by and between: The ATENEO DE MANILA UNIVERSITY, a private institution of higher learning, recognized by the Commission on Higher Education, with official address at Katipunan Avenue, Loyola Heights, Quezon City, represented herein by its President, REV. BIENVENIDO F. NEBRES, S.J., hereinafter referred to as ADMU; and Mr/Ms _______________________________________________, _________(status), of legal age, Filipino and residing at _______________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________ hereinafter called the GRANTEE: WITNESSETH: That WHEREAS, ADMU, pursuant to its objective to develop and enhance Filipino R&D through graduate education, consistent with the Medium Term Development Plan (MTDP) and the National Science and Technology Plan (NSTP) of the country, offers the Engineering R&D for Technology (ERDT) Scholarship through the support of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) to achieve the objective. WHEREAS, the GRANTEE whose education, training and experience as shown in his/her information sheet hereto referred as Annex A and made an integral part hereof, is ready, able and willing to accept the ERDT Scholarship Grant with all its terms and conditions specified in this Contract and in the Guidelines referred as Annex B, made an integral part hereof; NOW THEREFORE, ADMU grants scholarship privileges to the GRANTEE to enable him/her to pursue (Degree)_____ in (Program) ______________________________ at ADMU starting (semester)_______ of Academic Year __________ for a duration of (number of years)____________. ERDT Scholarship Contract 1/6 MS thesis / PhD dissertation (encircle) grant of P30. 5. 3. ENJOYMENT OF ANY OTHER SCHOLARSHIP The GRANTEE shall not enjoy simultaneously with this scholarship any other scholarship that interferes with his/her contractual obligation or any other provisions in this Agreement. stipend.000.00 / P60.000. The privileges will be restored once the scholar returns from LOA. 2.000 4. MS thesis / PhD dissertation (encircle) grant and transportation assistance. Book allowance of P5. FIELDS OF STUDY This scholarship shall be for the pursuit of a Master’s/Doctorate degree in a field of study offered at ADMU. the scholar is not entitled to any of the scholarship privileges. It covers actual tuition and fees.S.00 (encircle) ERDT Scholarship Contract 2/6 . 4. During the course of the LOA. The GRANTEE shall devote his/her full-time as required under the approved program of study.000. or P20.000.00 per month for Ph. The thesis/dissertation topic of the GRANTEE shall be in support of the R&D priority areas of ADMU. Except in meritorious cases.00 per semester 5. 3.I. DURATION OF SCHOLARSHIP The scholarship shall be for 2 years for those enrolled in the Master’s program and 3 years for those in the Doctoral program. Full tuition and other fees 2. book allowance. SCHOLARSHIP PRIVILEGES ERDT Scholars are entitled to the following: Financial Privileges: 1. One return ticket per year (from place of origin) not exceeding P10. NATURE The scholarship grant is offered for the pursuit of Master’s by Research/ Doctorate Degree at ADMU.D.000. research grant.00 per month for M. Monthly Stipend of P12. scholars may be allowed to go on leave of absence (LOA) not exceeding one semester. g.1 Grade Requirement The GRANTEE must maintain a Cumulative Grade Average of B+ or better.4 Extension of Period of Study Extension of period of study may be allowed on a case-to-case basis for a maximum of one (1) semester. monthly stipends. An approved leave taken shall not be counted as part of the scholarship period. e. VI.3 Leave of Absence (LOA) The GRANTEE may be allowed official leave of absence subject only to the following conditions: 1. VI.6 Termination of Scholarship ADMU reserves the right to terminate the scholarship privileges of the GRANTEE based on any of the following causes: 1. transportation allowance and insurance shall be released except for the unreleased thesis/dissertation allowance. ERDT Scholarship Contract 3/6 . If after the period he/she fails to enroll. The GRANTEE willfully fails to enroll in the required subjects required of the Program. The cause of extension is justifiable.2 Academic Load Requirement The GRANTEE must follow the program of study to ensure that he/she shall finish his/her degree within the allotted time.6. 2. subject to the following conditions: 1. VI. A written permission of his/her research adviser. 3. SCHOLARSHIP OBLIGATIONS VI. book allowance. VI. and 2. He/She must sign this Scholarship Agreement and the Deferment Form. The GRANTEE fails to meet the grade requirements of the graduate program. supported by pertinent documents. The maximum allowable leave is for one semester only. then this scholarship award shall be forfeited. It is understood that the ERDT scholarship program shall not allot additional funds to cover any extension period. VI. except in exceptional cases. tuition and other school fees. No financial assistance.5 Deferment of Scholarship The GRANTEE may be allowed to defer his/her scholarship award for one (1) semester only. 2. The leave is highly justified. TRAVEL ABROAD The GRANTEE who will travel out of the country for official or personal reasons. 7. Any service/s rendered before the completion of the graduate degree shall not be counted/considered as part of the service obligation. along his/her field of training for a minimum period equivalent to the length of time that he/she enjoyed the graduate scholarship. The GRANTEE goes into absence without leave. 10. ERDT Scholarship Contract 4/6 . Other acts as may be considered by ADMU as inimical to the interest of the University and those that adversely affect the integrity of the ERDT Scholarship Program. with interest. render return service in the Philippines on full-time basis. the GRANTEE shall repay. 6. transportation assistance. 5. all the privileges he/she received from the scholarship + 20% of the amount received from the privileges to cover administration costs for the scholarship. SUPERVISION The GRANTEE shall be under the supervision and guidance of ADMU and shall comply with all the ERDT scholarship policies including those not contained in this Agreement. 7. 9. stipend. book allowance. SERVICE IN THE PHILIPPINES The GRANTEE shall immediately upon completion of his/her Master’s/Doctoral degree.7 Repayment of Obligations In cases where the GRANTEE fails to finish his/her degree and/or unable to render the required years of return service to the country. Scholarship privileges enjoyed by the GRANTEE during the period of the grant shall include tuition and other fees. OBLIGATION OF THE NGSE ADMU shall release of scholarship privileges to the GRANTEE in a timely manner. The GRANTEE exceeds the time allotted to finish the program. Commission of misconduct or unethical behavior. while still under scholarship or return of service or financial obligation may be issued temporary clearance upon submission of the required documents and posting of bond. except due to incapacity or death. research grants and MS thesis / PhD dissertation (encircle) grants (if applicable). 4.3. VI. Conviction of any crime by a court or proper administrative body. preferably in his/her home region. not counting the official LOA taken. 8. AMENDATORY CLAUSE ADMU reserves the right to modify or amend the terms and conditions of this Agreement as deemed necessary due to any violation of the GRANTEE and/or other reasons beyond the control of the concerned parties. President. S. the Parties hereto sign this Scholarship Agreement on this ____ day of ______ 200_ in Quezon City REV. BIENVENIDO F. In witness hereof.11. NEBRES.J. FABIAN M. School of Science & Engineering (Witness name) ERDT Scholarship Contract 5/6 . ADMU (Grantee name) DR. DAYRIT Dean. as well as the free and voluntary act and deed of the principals herein represented.____________.ACKNOWLEDGMENT REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES) QUEZON CITY ) s. they acknowledged before me that the same is their free and voluntary act and deed. NEBRES. This instrument consists of six pages. Series of 2007. BEFORE ME. NO. a Notary Public for and in ___________________. this ___ day of ________ 2007.J.___________ .s. NOTARY PUBLIC Doc. DATE/PLACE ISSUED BIENVENIDO F. __________________ ___________ _________________________ ___________ __________________ known to me as the same persons who executed the foregoing instrument. Page No.___________ . including this page whereon the Acknowledgment is written. refer to the Scholarship Agreement which has been signed b the parties together with their instrumental witnesses at the bottom of the instrument and on each and every page thereon. No. S. personally appeared: NAME CTC. ERDT Scholarship Contract 6/6 . WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL on the date and place above-indicated. Book No.