What is the GWA required for honors at DOST?

To graduate with Latin honors at DOST Scholarship Program, students must achieve cumulative averages matching the cutoffs: Maintaining GWA of 2.50 or better.

Do PE and NSTP grades count toward GWA?

In most curricula at DOST, non-academic courses like Physical Education (PE) and National Service Training Program (NSTP) are excluded from GWA calculation for graduation honors.

How to Compute DOST GWA: The Ultimate Scholar's Grade Guide

1. DOST Scholarship Grade Requirements

As a Department of Science and Technology (DOST) scholar in the Philippines, you must maintain a specific General Weighted Average (GWA) each semester or academic year to keep your stipend and benefits. The maintaining GWA differs by year level: First-year scholars must maintain a GWA of **2.75 or better**, while upperclassmen must maintain a GWA of **2.50 or better** (on the 1.0 to 5.0 scale).

2. Subject Exclusions from GWA

Crucially, DOST has specific rules on what academic subjects are counted in your GWA computation:

Subject Type	Counted for GWA?	Notes
Core Academic Subjects	YES	All subjects in curriculum prospectus.
Physical Education (PE)	NO	Excluded from DOST scholarship GWA.
NSTP / ROTC / CWTS	NO	Excluded from DOST scholarship GWA.
Religious Education / Theology	NO	Sometimes excluded, depending on region.

DOST Honors Grade Estimator

Input your completed units and current GWA to see the average grade you need in your remaining units to hit your target honor range.

Target Honor Average Limit

Your Current Cumulative GWA/GPA

Completed Credit Units

Remaining Credit Units

Required Remaining Average GWA

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3. Scholar Academic Regulations

Failing and Incomplete Grades:

Obtaining a failing grade of 5.0 (or equivalent) or an unresolved incomplete (INC) in any academic course can lead to the suspension or termination of your DOST scholarship. Always submit completion forms before the deadline.