“The scholarship to be given by the DOST-SEI is a big boost to our family because it ensures my free matriculation fee, books, and monthly allowance. Surely, it guarantees that the income of my father instead of sustaining my needs will be used for the education of my younger siblings,” Radores said.
Alyxynial Diaz Liray, another qualifier from Hagonoy town, said that 'though he did not expect to pass the scholarship examination because of the tight schedule. he is thankful that he made it to be among the seven qualifiers.
Liray said the scholarship from the DOST lessens the financial burden on his parents, noting “We will not rely much on the work of my father to pay for my studies.”
Liray said his inspiration to strive harder is his family.
He said the DOST scholarship grant will not only do good for his studies but for his parents also.
"Education is the only treasure that our parents give to us that no one can take from me all the time. I will value this treasure that will surely guide me to have a brighter future, especially now that it is guaranteed to be free by the government," Liray said. (JSGD/Davao del Sur)
