PhilSA AD ASTRA Scholarship 2025 | Now Accepting Applicants

ByEditorial Team
PhilSA AD ASTRA Scholarship
PhilSA AD ASTRA Scholarship

The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) has officially opened applications for the AD ASTRA Scholarship 2025-2026 program. This initiative aims to support eligible college students and professionals pursuing advanced studies in Space Science, Technology, and Applications (SSTA).

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Scholarship Overview

The AD ASTRA (Advanced Degrees for Accelerating Strategic Space R&D and Applications) Scholarship program is available for students entering the first semester intake (August to September 2025). It offers support for Master’s and Doctorate students specializing in space-related fields.

Types of Scholarships

  1. Full Scholarships: Comprehensive support covering tuition, fees, stipend, book allowance, technological support, transportation, thesis/dissertation/internship allowance, research grants, relocation, and mentoring.
  2. Partial/Loweral Scholarships: Partial financial support for space studies.
  3. Sandwich Scholarships: Support for students pursuing research or studies at both local and international Higher Education Institutions (HEIs).

Eligible Fields of Study

The scholarship prioritizes various courses, including:

  • Space data applications, remote sensing, and geospatial technologies
  • Climate studies, geophysics, geomatics, and satellite meteorology
  • Astronomy, atmospheric science, spacecraft systems, and robotics
  • Rocketry, aeronautics, IoRT, and space cybersecurity
  • Space law, policy, international relations, and space tourism
  • Multidisciplinary studies in materials science and engineering

Read: CHED Scholarship 2025

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Filipino citizen in good health, not over 45 years old
  • Relevant Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree
  • No pending administrative or criminal cases
  • No pending service obligations from previous scholarships
  • Aligned research plan with PhilSA’s Key Development Areas
  • Pass admission requirements of CHED-recognized HEIs

Application Documents

Applicants must submit:

  • Cover letter, updated CV, passport photo, PSA birth certificate
  • Medical certificate, NBI clearance
  • Certified academic records, proof of acceptance
  • Certificate of no pending service obligation
  • Endorsement from the head of the agency (for government employees)

Application Process

Applications are accepted year-round through the Online Application Portal. Deadlines vary by program type:

  • Local Graduate Scholarships: June 15 for the 1st semester
  • Stand-alone Sandwich Programs: March 30
  • Foreign Graduate Scholarships: August to December (current year) and January to July (following year)

Application can be submitted online: https://tinyurl.com/ApplyToPhilSAADASTRA