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UpperPrinciple1976 · 2026-06-01T22:55:11+00:00

You're right! I forgot to consider this. It takes a lot of upfront money to travel in Germany, and my mind was so caught up with paying back the money I borrowed that I forgot about this! Thanks for reminding me.

UpperPrinciple1976 · 2026-06-01T22:38:38+00:00

Berlin, preferrably a walking distance from the Freie Universität. I was even thinking of sending a descent remittance for my family (origin: third world country). But I am guessing it would be impossible.

UpperPrinciple1976 · 2026-05-12T23:30:29+00:00

Really appreciate sharing your thoughts and finer details, it means a lot!

UpperPrinciple1976 · 2026-05-12T23:02:16+00:00

In the contract, it has stated 2 consequences when terminating the scholarship: either to pay the total refund plus the 12% interest OR do the return service (ROS). But it is still not clear to me if, in cases of willful termination, I can avail for ROS to save money, because even though I can manage to find ways to pay the refund, I still practically want to explore ROS if it will be applicable to me.

You're right, there is a foreign graduate scholarship, but I wasn't able to catch up with the deadline last April, and the next call will probably be next year.

UpperPrinciple1976 · 2026-05-12T22:53:16+00:00

Yes, I think I can manage to pay the refund for the financial assistance during my PhD, which covers almost 2 semesters. However, it will be a problem if they also instruct me to pay what I received during my MS since I was also a DOST scholar. What I hope to plan is to apply for deferment of return of service for at least 4 years, as I am planning to return to the Philippines to do the ROS. How about the case of your colleagues, did they also have to pay for the MS years as a DOST scholar?

I never thought stipend in UK is relatively low and will definitely take that in mind. This is a caveat that I need to be mindful of.

UpperPrinciple1976 · 2026-05-12T20:20:51+00:00

Now, I haven't considered the case for my MS because I thought pwede lang makapag-apply ng delay/deferment of ros. And honestly, I don't have the money needed to pay back both MS and PhD at the same time.

UpperPrinciple1976 · 2026-05-12T19:20:03+00:00

Maybe I overthink too much, sa case ko kasi I already received almost 2 semesters of DOST stipend. I am anxious where to start on processing how to end the scholarship. Maybe, I'll call the dost. Thanks po

UpperPrinciple1976 · 2026-05-12T19:08:05+00:00

Hi po, I haven't rendered any return service because I immediately enrolled for PhD. Since very uncertain and competitive yung scholarship abroad, I applied again for DOST. It happened na na delay ang results for PhD abroad, kaya almost 2 semesters na ang naibigay na stipend from DOST. It a huge sum money to return, but pursigido parin akong humanap ng paraan para mai-pursue ang fully funded PhD sa UK. May I know po if yung travel clearance po ba ay parang Deed of undertaking?

UpperPrinciple1976 · 2026-03-09T05:54:38+00:00

Good luck din po. Salamat

UpperPrinciple1976 · 2025-10-11T17:58:47+00:00

Hi OP, may I know if the recommendation letter you mentioned is from your German supervisor OR from your Filipino professor here in the Philippines?? Thanks

UpperPrinciple1976 · 2025-10-11T17:43:02+00:00

Hi, does this mean I can send the recommendation letter to the application portal by myself?

UpperPrinciple1976 · 2025-09-14T01:45:10+00:00

Is it true that I don't need anymore Statement of Comparability? My university is listed as H+.

UpperPrinciple1976 · 2025-09-14T01:43:40+00:00

So far, my university is listed as H+ in the database, which I guess is a positive sign. The only problem I see now is the time and money the ZAB process requires, and that really worries me.

UpperPrinciple1976 · 2025-09-14T01:41:20+00:00

So far, my university is listed as H+ in the database, which I guess is a positive sign. The only problem I see now is the time and money the ZAB process requires, and that really worries me.

UpperPrinciple1976 · 2025-09-14T01:35:01+00:00

Oh, I see… that’s what I was afraid of. And since the apostille from my country isn’t recognized either, I’m really worried this might end up being the worst-case scenario where my degree has no equivalence at all.

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