On November 12 and 13, 2024, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Aklan Provincial Science and Technology Office (PSTO) campaigns for the DOST-Science Education Institute (SEI) Undergraduate Scholarship at Medina and Maria Cristina Integrated Schools in Madalag, Aklan. The campaign was conducted in time for the DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarship application period which will end on November 22, 2024.

This campaign is a vital component of the “Empowering Akeanon-Bukidnon Communities through Science and Technology (EAST) Initiatives” project under DOST’s Community Empowerment thru Science and Technology (CEST). By raising awareness and providing guidance, the activity aims to break barriers to higher education, particularly for Indigenous Peoples (IP) communities like the Akeanon-Bukidnon. The event served as a platform to inspire young learners to pursue careers in STEM and contribute to their communities’ development. The success of the campaign underscores the Aklan PSTO’s commitment to fostering inclusivity and accessibility in science and technology education. (MDVillanueva, DOST Aklan)