Scholarship offers financial aid for certain categories of Filipino students
Manila: The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) is encouraging dependents of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to prepare their documents and file an online application for its scholarship programmes.
The application period for both the Education for Development Scholarship Programme (EDSP) and the OFW Dependent Scholarship Program (ODSP) will run from July 26 to August 16, 2024.
The Education for Development Scholarship Program (EDSP) is open to OFW children and dependents who are either 2nd to 5th-year college students or incoming Senior High School students (Grade 12) and incoming college freshmen.
How to avail of OWWA scholarships
OWWA focuses on the welfare of the OFWs and their families. It is present in all three stages of migration: pre-departure, on-site, and upon arrival. Before the first-time workers leave, OWWA educates them on the realities of overseas work. OWWA scholarship application period: • Education for Development Scholarship Program (EDSP) • OFW Dependent Scholarship Program (ODSP) • Dates: July 26 to August 16, 2024
To qualify, applicants must be a child or sibling of a single active OWWA member.
Incoming freshmen must not be older than 21 years and must have a general weighted average (GWA) of at least 80 per cent with no failing grades.
Selection for incoming freshmen is conducted through the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) national examinations.
Current college students from 2nd to 5th year must not be older than 30 years and should have a GWA of not lower than a B (85 per cent equivalence).
Successful applicants will receive up to Php60,000 (about $1,025) per school year until they complete a 4- to 5-year baccalaureate course.
The OFW Dependent Scholarship Program (ODSP) is intended for dependents of OFWs earning not more than $600 (Php34,000) monthly.
This program is available for students enrolling, currently enrolled, or previously enrolled in any 4- or 5-year baccalaureate course or associate course in any college or university.
The ODSP provides financial assistance of Php20,000 (about $342) per school year.
Interested applicants should visit any OWWA Regional Office to obtain information on the required documents and to submit their applications. Ensuring all documentation is prepared and submitted within the application period is crucial for those seeking to benefit from these scholarship programs.
OWWA Scholarship is a programme with the following benefits:
OFW Dependent Scholarship Program (ODSP): Offers financial aid of Php20,000 ($342) per school year.
Qualifications for ODSP:
Applicant must be:
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