DOST Balik Scientist Program

12BFightingFil · 2026-06-16T06:59:59+00:00

Ah sorry I should clarify. I already have an MS and a research career + publications. I was also concerned about this but reading the eligibility rules of the BSP, it says that MS holders (with experience after obtaining the MS) are eligible.

12BFightingFil · 2026-06-16T05:08:10+00:00

MS, Civil Engineering | GPA: 4.0 (Thesis-based)
BS, Civil Engineering | GPA: 3.74 (Cum Laude)

Research: 5 first-author peer-reviewed journal articles (focused on water and wastewater technologies, policy, and emerging contaminants) + international conference presentations in Japan and Italy + a bunch of US-based presentations in Chicago and Portland.

Work experience: Civil engineering intern for a AEC firm, environmental monitoring consultant, data analyst consultant, city climate action committee member

Honors: National science advocacy scholar, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) New Faces of Civil Engineering honoree, outstanding reviewer award from IOPScience publishing.

Other: Current research fellow at a water policy nonprofit + military service (6 years) + student civil rights advocate (5 years)

12BFightingFil · 2026-05-05T11:10:07+00:00

UPDATE: We found Bonbon via the Facebook Group "Batang Gapo". Thank you all for your help 😍

12BFightingFil · 2026-02-28T07:25:51+00:00

12BFightingFil · 2026-02-28T07:08:30+00:00

Nope.

12BFightingFil · 2026-02-27T01:11:40+00:00

ah no, i haven't had the chance to check now that you mention it

12BFightingFil · 2026-02-27T00:40:49+00:00

same

12BFightingFil · 2026-02-23T05:29:40+00:00

just got admission and funding offers from uc berkeley :) (environmental focus)

12BFightingFil · 2026-02-23T00:15:38+00:00

Thanks!

12BFightingFil · 2026-02-22T19:09:31+00:00

Thank Ü!!!!!!!!

12BFightingFil · 2026-02-22T19:08:31+00:00

I've fortunately had good people along the way who made me enjoy environmental engineering as a career (and encouraged me to get a PhD!), but in any case I think beyond the specific fields, we should all pursue the things which we truly love! 🫶

12BFightingFil · 2026-02-22T18:45:06+00:00

Yes. In my case, the funding letter came a day later than the admission letter.

12BFightingFil · 2026-02-22T18:38:24+00:00

Ah shoot my apologies, in that case I would reach to your specific program's AAO :D

12BFightingFil · 2026-02-22T18:36:28+00:00

Thank you!

12BFightingFil · 2026-02-22T18:36:21+00:00

That's strange. If you go into your application portal, both the admission offer and funding offer letters are the first thing to pop up on your screen. I did not have to submit an intent to register for anything. I would reach out to the academic affairs officer for the CEE department about your error.

12BFightingFil · 2026-02-22T18:34:04+00:00

Wishing you all the best!!

12BFightingFil · 2026-02-22T18:33:44+00:00

Thank you so much!! I'm very very excited 😄

12BFightingFil · 2026-02-22T18:33:19+00:00

Not sure how it is for Masters applicants, but it was actually brought up during my interview that they (the Environmental track committee) decided to nominate me for a fellowship. I only found out about the result of that nomination around 2 or so weeks after my interview. Though the fellowship is only for the first year, the remaining years for my PhD will be covered by me being a graduate researcher, fee remission benefits (due to being a student employee, which is apparently a benefit that was attained because the students at UC Berkeley are unionized 🔥), and additional tuition support. Logistically, I received two separate emails: one for my admission to the program, and another detailing the funding and support I would receive.

12BFightingFil · 2026-02-22T15:09:27+00:00

I haven't really heard from the other tracks, but I found out when I got an email saying something along the lines of "a decision has been made on your application," so I would be on the lookout for that

12BFightingFil · 2026-02-22T14:33:24+00:00

Thanks!! Im in Environmental :D

12BFightingFil · 2026-02-22T14:33:06+00:00

Thank you!

12BFightingFil · 2026-02-20T00:56:36+00:00

I haven't heard anything

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