PICC, PASAY CITY, MANILA—As new member University of the Science and Technology Regional Alliance of Universities for National Development (STRAND-N), specifically N2, Samar State University (SSU) joins other Universities in a Ceremonial Signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Department of Science and Technology-Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) today, February 14 (24), at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC), CCP Complex, Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City, Metro Manila.
The STRAND-N program is DOST-SEI’s creative approach to enhancing academic and researcher capacity at Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) hosting Niche Centers in the Regions for Research and Development (NICERs) by offering graduate scholarships. This allows the HEIs to better invest in human resources within the NICERs’ targeted priority areas.
SSU being recognized as a NICER University, specifically on crustaceans, was assessed and categorized under STRAND N2, a scholarship-delivering institution for a particular graduate degree program.
With this inking of MOU, SSU, as a delivering institution, can award scholarships to individuals who meet the requirements to enroll in the MS Information Technology program.