The screening process begins upon submission of the application requirements. They will be evaluated through:
- The Qualifying Interview Aptitude Test and Essay WritingIn principle, a student already qualifies for the Interview and Aptitude Test if he submits all the requirements. Sometime after submission of these items, coordinators for the different universities will call the student to arrange the schedule and venue of the interview and test. The time and place may vary according to the university where the applicant intends to enroll.
- Social/Community Outreach Project
- Final Interview: Interview done by the FEAD executive committeeAn applicant can only proceed to the next phase after successfully passing the previous phase. After every stage, he will be informed if he can move to the next stage. After being accepted, the applicant will be on probation for one semester/term. He may receive a partial grant during this period.