Foreign Scholarship

TITLE OF THE PROGRAM

INVITATION TO NOMINATE CANDIDATES FOR 2024 AFOCO FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

PROGRAM DETAILS The AFoCO Fellowship Program is a program for government officials of AFoCO Member Parties dispatched to the AFoCO Secretariat to experience the working environment and processes of the international entity, as well as to maximize the in-house capacity of the Secretariat.
SPONSOR Asian Forest Cooperation Organization (AFoCO)
DURATION Category I - January 2024 - December 2024 (Tentative)
Category II - January 2024 - December 2025 (Tentative)
QUALIFICATIONS Interested applicants shall possess the following qualification requirements of the DENR:
  • Have at least two (2) years holding permanent plantilla position in the DENR at the time of application;
  • Have obtained performance ratings of at least Very Satisfactory for the last two (2) consecutive rating periods;
  • Performing duties and responsibilities relevant to the field of study/travel being applied for;
  • Have no pending administrative case;
  • Have no pending application and nomination for other study and non-study trips;
  • Have not exceeded four (4) official foreign travel within a year;
  • Have submitted all the required reports from previous foreign travels;
  • Have rendered the required service obligation for a scholarship previously enjoyed;
  • 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;
  • Must be willing to sign a scholarship service contract and shall serve the DENR with the corresponding period of service obligation; and
  • Must not be a delinquent scholar.
DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS The nominee shall submit the following requirements to Career Development Division-HRDS:
  • Memorandum addressed to the Chair of the Human Resource Development Committee (HRDC), attention HRDC Secretariat to be endorsed by Head of Office and concurred by Supervising Undersecretary/Assistant Secretary;
  • Resolution from HRDC Counterpart recommending the nomination of the applicant;
  • Service Record;
  • Certificate of no pending administrative case;
  • Certification from the Director supervising human resources/Assistant Regional Director for Management Service/Assistant Director (Region/Bureau/Attached Agency) stating that the applicant:
    • has no pending scholarship nomination;
    • has not been a delinquent scholar from a previous scholarship grant;
    • has submitted all the required reports from previous foreign travels; and
    • has performance ratings of at least Very Satisfactory for the last two (2) consecutive rating periods.
  • Updated Personal Data Sheet, with Work Experience Sheet, duly signed by authorized person administering oath; and
  • Self Certification of official Travel History for the past 24 months.
DEADLINE OF SUBMISSION 08 September 2023
REMARKS

The DENR HRDC shall screen and select qualified candidates for the program. Selected Candidates will be notified and endorsed to the AFoCo Secretariat, to proceed with the application/admission process. 

For interested applicants, you may submit your documentary requirements through this link: bit.ly/nomiforeign

Should you need further information about the requirements, please communicate with the HRDC Secretariat at email address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or telephone: (02) 8927-9107 or VOIP 1063.

Signed Invitation: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BrI9ICcS77zD4FBB9xfbsF5xc-8CYug6/view?usp=drive_link

TITLE OF THE PROGRAM CAPACITY BUILDING WORKSHOP ON FOREST BIODIVERSITY "KUNMING MONTREAL GLOBAL BIODIVERSITY FRAMEWORK: SYNERGIZE IN ACHIEVING FUTURE CONSERVATION TARGETS"
PROGRAM DETAILS The KM-GBF recommends nature-positive financial flows. The COP15 brought strong attention to the business sector to encourage their participation in the implementation of the KM-GBF, where the World Economic Forum reports that only five percent of companies have assessed their environmental impacts, and fewer than one percent have understood the impacts they are responsible for. More transparent processes with science-based indicators are needed to support diverse funding opportunities.
SPONSOR Asian Forest Cooperation Organization (AFoCO)
DURATION 13 to 15 June 2023 (Virtual)
QUALIFICATIONS Interested applicants shall possess the following qualification requirements of the DENR:
  • Have at least two (2) years holding permanent plantilla position in the DENR at the time of application;
  • Have obtained performance ratings of at least Very Satisfactory for the last two (2) consecutive rating periods;
  • Performing duties and responsibilities relevant to the field of study/travel being applied for;
  • Have no pending administrative case;
  • Have no pending application and nomination for other study and non-study trips;
  • Have not exceeded four (4) official foreign travel within a year;
  • Have submitted all the required reports from previous foreign travels;
  • Have rendered the required service obligation for a scholarship previously enjoyed;
  • 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;
  • Must be willing to sign a scholarship service contract and shall serve the DENR with the corresponding period of service obligation; and
  • Must not be a delinquent scholar.
DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS The nominee shall submit the following requirements to Career Development Division-HRDS:
  • Memorandum addressed to the Chair of the Human Resource Development Committee (HRDC), attention HRDC Secretariat to be endorsed by Head of Office and concurred by Supervising Undersecretary/Assistant Secretary;
  • Resolution from HRDC Counterpart recommending the nomination of the applicant;
  • Service Record;
  • Certificate of no pending administrative case;
  • Certification from the Director supervising human resources/Assistant Regional Director for Management Service/Assistant Director (Region/Bureau/Attached Agency) stating that the applicant:
    • has no pending scholarship nomination;
    • has not been a delinquent scholar from a previous scholarship grant;
    • has submitted all the required reports from previous foreign travels; and
    • has performance ratings of at least Very Satisfactory for the last two (2) consecutive rating periods.
  • Updated Personal Data Sheet, with Work Experience Sheet, duly signed by authorized person administering oath; and
  • Self Certification of official Travel History for the past 24 months.
DEADLINE OF SUBMISSION 22 May 2023
REMARKS

The DENR HRDC shall screen and select qualified candidates for the program. Selected Candidates will be notified and endorsed to the AFoCo Secretariat, to proceed with the application/admission process. 

For interested applicants, you may submit your documentary requirements through this link: bit.ly/nomiforeign

Should you need further information about the requirements, please communicate with the HRDC Secretariat at email address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or telephone: (02) 8927-9107 or VOIP 1063.

TITLE OF THE PROGRAM 2023 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MASTER'S DEGREE UNDER THE THAILAND INTERNATIONAL POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME
PROGRAM DETAILS The TIPP scholarship aims to provide opportunities for Thailand and its partners to exchange their experiences and best practices that would contribute to sustainable development for all, through postgraduate scholarships in six (6) key areas: (1) Sufficiency Economy Philosophy (SEP), (2) Climate Change and Environmental Issues, (3) Agriculture and Food Security, (4) Public Health, (5) Bio-Circular-Green Economy Model (BGC); and (6) other topics related to sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
SPONSOR Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA)
DURATION Academic Year 2024-2026
QUALIFICATIONS Interested applicants shall possess the following qualification requirements of the DENR:
  • Have at least two (2) years holding permanent plantilla position in the DENR at the time of application;
  • Have obtained performance ratings of at least Very Satisfactory for the last two (2) consecutive rating periods;
  • Performing duties and responsibilities relevant to the field of study/travel being applied for;
  • Have no pending administrative case;
  • Have no pending application and nomination for other study and non-study trips;
  • Have not exceeded four (4) official foreign travel within a year;
  • Have submitted all the required reports from previous foreign travels;
  • Have rendered the required service obligation for a scholarship previously enjoyed;
  • 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;
  • Must be willing to sign a scholarship service contract and shall serve the DENR with the corresponding period of service obligation; and
  • Must not be a delinquent scholar.
DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS The nominee shall submit the following requirements to Career Development Division-HRDS:
  • Memorandum addressed to the Chair of the Human Resource Development Committee (HRDC), attention HRDC Secretariat to be endorsed by Head of Office and concurred by Supervising Undersecretary/Assistant Secretary;
  • Resolution from HRDC Counterpart recommending the nomination of the applicant;
  • Service Record;
  • Certificate of no pending administrative case;
  • Certification from the Director supervising human resources/Assistant Regional Director for Management Service/Assistant Director (Region/Bureau/Attached Agency) stating that the applicant:
    • has no pending scholarship nomination;
    • has not been a delinquent scholar from a previous scholarship grant;
    • has submitted all the required reports from previous foreign travels; and
    • has performance ratings of at least Very Satisfactory for the last two (2) consecutive rating periods.
  • Updated Personal Data Sheet, with Work Experience Sheet, duly signed by authorized person administering oath; and
  • Self Certification of official Travel History for the past 24 months.
DEADLINE OF SUBMISSION 26 June 2023
REMARKS

The DENR HRDC shall screen and select qualified candidates for the program. Selected Candidates will be notified and endorsed to the CHED International Affairs Service, to proceed with the application/admission process. 

Detailed information for each program is available at https://tica-thaigov.mfa.go.th.

For interested applicants, you may submit your documentary requirements here: bit.ly/nomiforeign 

Should you need further information about the requirements, please communicate with the HRDC Secretariat at email address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or telephone: (02) 8927-9107 or VOIP 1063.

TITLE OF THE PROGRAM 2023 KOREA INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION AGENCY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
PROGRAM DETAILS The KOICA Scholarship Program (SP) for master’s and doctorate degrees is designed to
nurture key leaders specifically, government officials from KOICA’s partner countries, who
can contribute to the socio-economic development of their home countries. Detailed
information for each program is available at
http://www.koica.go.kr/ciat/78ic;/subview.do.
SPONSOR KOREA INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION AGENCY (KOICA)
DURATION Academic Year 2023-2024
QUALIFICATIONS Interested applicants shall possess the following qualification requirements of the DENR:
  • Have at least two (2) years holding permanent plantilla position in the DENR at the time of application;
  • Have obtained performance ratings of at least Very Satisfactory for the last two (2) consecutive rating periods;
  • Performing duties and responsibilities relevant to the field of study/travel being applied for;
  • Have no pending administrative case;
  • Have no pending application and nomination for other study and non-study trips;
  • Have not exceeded four (4) official foreign travel within a year;
  • Have submitted all the required reports from previous foreign travels;
  • Have rendered the required service obligation for a scholarship previously enjoyed;
  • 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;
  • Must be willing to sign a scholarship service contract and shall serve the DENR with the corresponding period of service obligation; and
  • Must not be a delinquent scholar.
DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS The nominee shall submit the following requirements to Career Development Division-HRDS:
  • Memorandum addressed to the Chair of the Human Resource Development Committee (HRDC), attention HRDC Secretariat to be endorsed by Head of Office and concurred by Supervising Undersecretary/Assistant Secretary;
  • Resolution from HRDC Counterpart recommending the nomination of the applicant;
  • Service Record;
  • Certificate of no pending administrative case;
  • Certification from the Director supervising human resources/Assistant Regional Director for Management Service/Assistant Director (Region/Bureau/Attached Agency) stating that the applicant:
    • has no pending scholarship nomination;
    • has not been a delinquent scholar from a previous scholarship grant;
    • has submitted all the required reports from previous foreign travels; and
    • has performance ratings of at least Very Satisfactory for the last two (2) consecutive rating periods.
  • Updated Personal Data Sheet, with Work Experience Sheet, duly signed by authorized person administering oath; and
  • Self Certification of official Travel History for the past 24 months.
DEADLINE OF SUBMISSION 03 April 2023
REMARKS

The DENR HRDC shall screen and select qualified candidates for the program. Selected Candidates will be notified and endorsed to the CHED International Affairs Service, to proceed with the application/admission process. 

Detailed information for each program is available at http://www.koica.go.kr/ciat/78ic;/subview.do.

For interested applicants, you may submit your documentary requirements here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdNKEoFI7QpjD8HMIlSE7AelCxZaZ5Urgjh931AM6gGDLSLUw/viewform

Signed invitation: 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/12fzMgtjWrFAp4i4dyeX1mAv9R1-YP0o-/view?usp=share_link

Should you need further information about the requirements, please communicate with the HRDC Secretariat at email address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or telephone: (02) 8927-9107 or VOIP 1063.

TITLE OF THE PROGRAM 2023-2024 LANDMARK SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
PROGRAM DETAILS The AFoCO Landmark Scholarship program started in 2015 which provides supports to outstanding scholars selected from government officials of ASEAN Member States in their pursuit to higher education at the Universities in the Republic of Korea. The AFoCO will select a maximum of four (4) scholarship candidates comprising of: one (1) candidate for doctoral a degree course and three (3) candidates for a master’s degree course to be selected from among applicants nominated by the participating countries under the Program.
SPONSOR Asian Forest Cooperation Organization (AFoCO)
DURATION Academic Year 2023-2024
QUALIFICATIONS Interested applicants shall possess the following qualification requirements of the DENR:
  • Have at least two (2) years holding permanent plantilla position in the DENR at the time of application;
  • Have obtained performance ratings of at least Very Satisfactory for the last two (2) consecutive rating periods;
  • Performing duties and responsibilities relevant to the field of study/travel being applied for;
  • Have no pending administrative case;
  • Have no pending application and nomination for other study and non-study trips;
  • Have not exceeded four (4) official foreign travel within a year;
  • Have submitted all the required reports from previous foreign travels;
  • Have rendered the required service obligation for a scholarship previously enjoyed;
  • 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;
  • Must be willing to sign a scholarship service contract and shall serve the DENR with the corresponding period of service obligation; and
  • Must not be a delinquent scholar.
DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS The nominee shall submit the following requirements to Career Development Division-HRDS:
  • Memorandum addressed to the Chair of the Human Resource Development Committee (HRDC), attention HRDC Secretariat to be endorsed by Head of Office and concurred by Supervising Undersecretary/Assistant Secretary;
  • Resolution from HRDC Counterpart recommending the nomination of the applicant;
  • Service Record;
  • Certificate of no pending administrative case;
  • Certification from the Director supervising human resources/Assistant Regional Director for Management Service/Assistant Director (Region/Bureau/Attached Agency) stating that the applicant:
    • has no pending scholarship nomination;
    • has not been a delinquent scholar from a previous scholarship grant;
    • has submitted all the required reports from previous foreign travels; and
    • has performance ratings of at least Very Satisfactory for the last two (2) consecutive rating periods.
  • Updated Personal Data Sheet, with Work Experience Sheet, duly signed by authorized person administering oath; and
  • Self Certification of official Travel History for the past 24 months.
DEADLINE OF SUBMISSION 13 March 2023 for Doctoral Degree
02 May 2023 for Masters Degree
REMARKS

The DENR HRDC shall screen and select qualified candidates to the program. Selected Candidates will be notified and endorsed to the AFoCO STEP Program, to proceed with the application/admission process.

The list of available courses and more information about the program is accessible at the AFoCO website: https://afocosec.org/capacitybuilding/scholarship-program/ 

For interested applicant, you may submit your documentary requirements here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdNKEoFI7QpjD8HMIlSE7AelCxZaZ5Urgjh931AM6gGDLSLUw/viewform

Should you need further information about the requirements, please communicate with the HRDC Secretariat at email address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or telephone: (02) 8927-9107 or VOIP 1063.