To: Regional Directors
Schools Superintendents
Division Chiefs

1. In review of DECS’ desire for an equitable distribution of scholarships, the organization of a Regional Scholarship Committee (RSC) in each region is hereby authorized. The RSC should be headed by a schools division superintendent as chairman, a city schools superintendent as vice-chairman, and the regional division chiefs of Nonformal Education, Vocational/Technical Education, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, and Higher Education as members.
2. In general, the RSC shall attend to the various requirements of the DECS Scholarship Committee.
3. Specifically, the RSC shall perform the following functions:
   1. Disseminate invitation for scholarships in their respective regions;
   2. Accept, screen, and select qualified applicants based on: (1) outstanding performance, (2) experience, and (3) academic records;
   3. Nominate qualified applicants to the DECS Secretary thru the Assistant Secretary for International Education, Programs and Projects, and
   4. Conduct regular screening of applicants for scholarships to constitute a list/pool of qualified candidates.
4. The Office of the Assistant Secretary for International Education, Programs and Projects, shall conduct an orientation seminar with the Regional Scholarship Committees as soon as these Committees are organized.
5. All DECS officials concerned are enjoined to extend full support and cooperation to the RSCs in the exercise of their functions.
6. This Order shall take effect immediately.

(SGD.) ISIDRO D. CARIÑO
Secretary

Reference: None
Allotment: 1—( M.O. 1-87 )

To be indicated in the Perpetual Index under the following subjects:
COMMITTEE
OFFICIALS
SCHOLARSHIPS

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