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Scholarships
Maria Theresa Samante, Jan 3, 2008
The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) aims to protect and promote the
welfare and well-being of Overseas Filipino Workers. In lieu with this, OWWA offers
scholarships, insurance and educational program for OFWs and their dependents. This
article would give you an idea of what you need to present to avail of the
said programs.
There are five education and training programs offered by OWWA; Education for
Development Scholarship Program (EDSP), Skills-for-Employment Scholarship
Program (SESP), Seafarers Upgrading Program (SUP), DOLE-OWWA-Tulay
Microsoft Project and Tuloy-Aral Project.
Education for Development Scholarship Program (EDSP)
The Education for Scholarship Program (EDSP) grants a 4 to 5 year baccalaureatecourse
offered by a CHED-accredited college or university. The scholarship is given to qualified
beneficiaries/dependents of OWWA member-OFWs. The OWWA gives P30,000 per
semester and pay the tuition fee directly to the school. They release the remaining
amount after the scholar submits the grades for the semester.
How to qualify for the Scholarship
OWWA member
Must be 21 years old or below
Must be a Filipino citizen
Be in good health and with good moral character
Must have an average grade of at least 80% and belong to the upper 20% of the
graduating class
Member if related as brother or sister duly certified by the Local Civil Registrar or
NSO)
Form 137 or Transcript of Records with Principal's Certification on Scholastic
Standing
Proof
of
Official
Receipt
of
OWWA
Counselor (Form C)
Certification that applicant belongs to upper 20% of graduating class issued by
To avail of the OWWA scholarship, please bring the requirements mentioned above at
the
nearest
OWWA
office. For
more
information
visit
the
OWWA website athttp://www.owwa.gov.ph/
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