Science Secretary Montejo congratulates new PSHS scholars

Department of Science and Technology Secretary Mario G. Montejo congratulated passers as of the National Competitive Examination (NCE) by the Philippine Science High School (PSHS) conducted on November 6, 2010 for grade six students all over the country. The examination is administered to aspiring elementary students who would like to take specialized science and mathematics education at the PSHS.
There were 1,114 passers out of 20,233 applicants who took the one-step screening around the nation. Qualifiers are encouraged to visit the nearest PSHS campuses before February 10 for pre-enrol or they may visit www.pshs.edu.ph or www.dost.gov.ph for more information.
PSHS was a brain child of the New York University Professor Dr. Leopoldo V. Torralballa. The school was patterned after the Bronx High School of Science, New York. He envisioned a Center of Excellence in science and mathematics for gifted high school students in the country which was realized in 1963 when the first PSHS campus was established in Quezon City. Today, PSHS has grown into 11 campuses nationwide.
PSHS scholars receive monthly stipend in addition to free tuition fees and free loan of textbooks. Uniform, transportation and living allowances are also provided by the school administration according to the financial capacity of the scholar. In line with these, scholars are expected to meet the highest standard of scholastic achievement and behavior.
Secretary Montejo encourages non-passers and other high school students to pursue careers in mathematics and science in the future. (Joy M. Lazcano. S&T Media Service)