DOST-backed graduate scholarship roadshow for BukSU senior students

Fourth-year technology students at Bukidnon State University (BukSU) explored master’s and doctoral scholarship opportunities during the Engineering Research and Development for Technology (ERDT) Roadshow 2026 held at the BukSU Research Building.

Conducted by a delegation from Mapúa University in partnership with BukSU’s College of Technologies, the event connected graduating students with graduate study options and financial aid in engineering, technology, and allied fields.

Graduating students and program coordinators from the Information Technology, Entertainment and Multimedia Computing, Automotive Technology, Electronics Technology, and Food Technology programs attended the event.

Mapúa University’s Lorraine Hilario detailed the mechanics of the ERDT Scholarship Program—an initiative funded by the Department of Science and Technology–Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI)—covering financial assistance packages, applicant qualifications, and admission procedures.

ERDT Project Leader and Mapúa Dean of Graduate Studies Dr. Alvin R. Caparanga outlined the roadshow’s objectives and the role of advanced research in technology-driven disciplines, while Rosie Ann Pascual presented Mapúa’s graduate degree offerings.

The briefing concluded with an open forum where participants raised specific inquiries regarding scholarship eligibility and application timelines.

Supported by the Department of Science and Technology–Science Education Institute, the ERDT program functions as a nationwide consortium of universities designed to build a critical mass of master’s and doctoral graduates in engineering and technology to advance local research and industrial development. (Louie Jay S. Labastida/ Faculty, College of Technologies)