INVITATION TO NOMINATE CANDIDATES FOR THE MASTER IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (BATCH 2) SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Title of the Course/Program

MASTER IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (MPA)

Course description

The MPA Scholarship program aims to enhance the competencies of the DENR supervisors and future leaders towards the development, promotion and advancement of effective, efficient and efficacious public organization and administration. Scholarship Grantees will be exposed to theoretical and praxiological understanding and appreciation about the needs, concerns, issued and trends and problems of contemporary public organizations and administration.

Sponsor

DENR in collaboration with Polytechnic University of the Philippines

Place of Study

Online work study scheme

Duration

The Program is forty-two (42) unit course, including thesis writing, and will run for two (2) years.

Qualifications

Please nominate applicant/s who possess/es the following eligibility requirements.

1.    Have at least two (2) years holding plantilla position in the DENR at the time of application;

2.    Have obtained performance ratings of at least Very Satisfactory for the last two (2) consecutive rating periods;

3.    Performing duties and responsibilities relevant to the field of study;

4.    Have rendered the required service obligation for a scholarship previously enjoyed;

5.    Have not availed any scholarship (local and foreign) in the past two (2) years prior to the awarding of grant;

6.    Must be willing to conduct a master’s thesis aligned to the priority programs of the Department or related topics to be identified/approved by the DENR;

7.    Must be willing to sign a scholarship service contract and shall serve the DENR with the corresponding period of service obligation;

8.    Must not be a delinquent scholar^1; and

9.    In good mental and physical health.

Documentary Requirements

Interested applicants shall submit the following requirements to the Human Resource Development Committee (HRDC) Secretariat/Career Development Division, Human Resource Development Committee and email scanned copy at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. not later than Monday, 29 March 2021, 12:00 noon:

1.    Memorandum addressed to the Chair of the DENR HRDC, attention HRDC Secretariat, to be endorsed by Head of Office and concurred by Supervising Undersecretary/Assistant Secretary:   

2.    Resolution from HRDC Counterpart recommending the nomination of the applicant;

3.    Service Record;

4.    Certification from the Director supervising human resource development/Assistant Regional Director for Management Service/Assistant Director (Region/Bureau/Attached Agency) stating that the applicant:

a.    has No Pending Administrative and/or Criminal Case;

b.    has No Pending Scholarship Nomination; and,

c.    performance rating for two (2) immediate rating periods were at least Very Satisfactory;

d.    has not been a delinquent scholar from a previous scholarship grant;

e.    has rendered and completed the service obligation required under the previous scholarship; and

f.     physically and mentally fit to study.

5.    Certification of actual duties and responsibilities (including past involvement) relevant to the course signed by immediate superior; and

6.    Updated Personal Data Sheet with experience sheet, duly signed by authorized person administering oath.

The DENR HRDC shall screen/select qualified candidates to the Program. Selected candidates will be notified and shall be endorsed to the PUP OUS to proceed with the application/admission process, including taking the admission exam of the University. They shall be required to submit the following documentary requirements to the PUP OU Registrar thru the DENR HRDC Secrtariat:

·         Application for admission addressed to OUS Executive Director, Dr. Carmencita L. Castolo, with two (2) passport size ID Picture;

·         Filled-out Recommendation letter form (download the form)

·         Transcript of Records of highest degree earned from the school last attended (1 original and 2 photocopies);

·         Certificate of Employment; and

·         Photocopy of marriage contract (for married female applicant) with Registry Number

Full Scholarship grant will be awarded to thirty (30) successful candidates, with benefits and privileges for the duration of the grant in accordance with the existing scholarship policies and guidelines, after their admission to the course. As part of additional support, Scholarship Grantees will also be provided with one (1) day and two (2) days off privileges every week for the duration of course work and thesis writing, respectively. Please find attached copy of scholarship service contract and initial timeline for reference.

Deadline of Submission

not later than Monday, 29 March 2021, 12:00 noon

Remarks

For inquiry, you may contact HRDC Secretariat at +63 2 8 927-9107 or visit PUP OU at https://www.pup.edu.ph/ous/iodet/mpa to know more about the program and admission requirements.

Signed Invitation

September 2019 to February 2021. This program can be completed in one and a half years.

Please nominate applicant/s who possess/es the following eligibility requirements set by the DENR/BMB and the UP-MSI:

1. Must have a Bachelor’s degree from a reputable CHED-accredited institution/s of higher learning;
2. Must be holding a permanent position at the time of application with minimum of two (2) years work experience preferably from the thirty three (33) Marine Protected Areas (MPA) Sites under the National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS), including Verde Island Passage (VIP) Marine Corridor and/or other relevant TMEM/coastal resource management;
3. Must have served at least two (2) uninterrupted years of service on permanent status in the Department.
4. Must have a rating of at least Very Satisfactory for two (2) immediate performance rating periods;
5. Must have rendered the required service obligation for a scholarship previously enjoyed; and,
6. Must be willing to sign a scholarship contract and serve his/her respective Agency/office based on the corresponding period of obligation upon completion/termination of the study/grant.

Qualified candidates shall submit the following requirements to the Career Development Division-Human Resource Development Service:

1. Nomination letter/Memorandum by the Head of Office (Region/Bureau/Director) addressed to the Secretary through the HRDS;
2. Updated Service Record;
3. Certification from the Chief, Administrative Division stating:
   1. That the applicant has No pending Administrative and/or Criminal Case;
   2. That the applicant has No pending Scholarship Nomination;
   3. That the applicant’s performance ratings for two (2) immediate rating periods were at least Very Satisfactory; and,
   4. That the applicant is physically and mentally fit to study/travel.
   5. Certification of actual duties and responsibilities (including past involvement) relevant to the course signed by the immediate superior; and
   6. Updated Personal Data Sheet.

Screening and selection of candidates shall be made by the DENR Scholarship Committee. Successful candidates shall also submit the following documentary requirements of UP Marine Science Institute:

1. Letter of intent by the applicant addressed to the UP-MSI Director, Dr. Fernando P. Siringan, Graduate Office, College of Science, UP Diliman;
2. Comprehensive curriculum vitae;
3. Two (2) letters of recommendation; and
4. Copy of transcript of Records and Diploma.