·        Not more than 35 years old at the time of the closing date of the application

·         Must be involved in policy, planning formulation and research

·         Must hold a permanent appointment

·         Must be computer literate

·         Must have rendered at least two (2) years of service in government

·     Must have completed the required service obligations for previous scholarship award availed

·         Must not have any pending scholarship applications under other programs

2)        Required supporting documents for nomination

·         Letter of recommendation from the head of office/agency

·         Accomplished IATSS application forms

·         Two (2) references: one from the direct supervisor, one

from the former supervisor (please use referees’ form)

·         Two essays (please see page 4 of IATSS Forum    

Application Booklet for instruction on essay preparation)

·         Certified true copy of diploma and transcript of record

·         Two (2) photos, 4 cm x 3cm (photo must be recent with    

written name at the bottom)

List of previous scholarships/trainings attended

The nominee shall submit the following requirements to Career Development Division-Human Resource Development Service (CDD-HRDS) not later than 17 May 2019:

1.      Nomination letter/Memorandum addressed to the Secretary by the Head of Office (Region/Bureau/Director/Undersecretary/Assistant Secretary concerned) stating how the subject training complies with the minimum criteria for official travel abroad in consideration of the following:

a.  It is essential to the effective performance of an official or employee’s  mandate or functions;

b.  It is required to meet the needs of the department, agency, bureau or officeor there is substantial benefit to be derived by the state;

c.  The presence of the official or employee is critical to the outcome of the meeting, conference, seminar, consultation or any official activity to be attended;

d.  The projected expenses are not excessive or involve minimum expenditure; and,  

e.   The travel “shall not hamper the operational efficiency of said agency.;

2.  Service Record (at least two (2) years as a permanent employee);

3.      Certification from the Chief, Administrative Division stating that;

a.that the applicant has no pending administrative and/orcriminal case;

b.   that the applicant has no pending scholarship nomination;

c.   that the applicant's performance ratings for two (2) immediate rating periods were at least Very Satisfactory;

d.  that the applicant has rendered and completed the service obligation required under the previous scholarship; and,

e.    that the applicant is physically andmentally fit to travel.

4.Certification of actual duties and responsibilities (including past involvement) relevant to the course signed by immediate superior;

5.  Travel report of the previous travel; and,

      6. Duly accomplished Updated Personal Data Sheet (with list of in-                    service trainings and seminars attended).