Many of our kababayans are not aware of the programs offered by OWWA. The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) offers OFW Scholarship Programs for qualified beneficiaries and OFW dependents of OFWs all over the world. Scholarship grant to qualified dependents of OFWs consisting of a maximum of Php 60,000.00 per school year until the completion of baccalaureate course (4-5 years).
Let’s take a look at the scholarship that is offered:
A scholarship grant to qualified dependents of OFWs consisting of a maximum of Php 60,000.00 per school year until the completion of baccalaureate course (4-5 years). For incoming freshmen, the selection of scholars is determined through the DOST national examinations. Only the top 400 passers are considered for entry as freshmen; 600 slots are for those who are already enrolled in college.
Who are qualified?
A child of an active OWWA member or a sibling of a single active OWWA member who is:
Note: Applicant is not a recipient of any OWWA or other scholarship grant
What are the requirements?
Checklist of Requirements | Where to Secure |
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Scholarship Application Form | OWWA RWO |
OFW Membership Record | OWWA RWO |
2pcs. I.D. Picture with Name Tag | Applicant |
At least one (1) valid I.D. of the OFW and/or the Authorized Representative | Government Issued or Company Issued I.D. |
Proof of Relationship to OFW Member i.e. Birth Certificate from PSA or LCR
| Philippine Statistics Authority or Local Civil Registrar |
Dependent’s Form 137 / Certified True Copy of Form 138 / Transcript of Records (TOR)
| School Registrar |
For Incoming 1st Year College, Notice from RWOs of qualifying the DOST-OWWA Pre-Qualifying Examination for EDSP | OWWA RWO |
Other Special Requirements (WAIVED DUE TO PANDEMIC):
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How to avail the service?
A scholarship program that offers financial assistance amounting to Php 20,000.00 per school year to qualified dependents of OFWs who receive a monthly salary of not more than US $600.00, and who shall enroll, are currently enrolled or have been enrolled in any four-year or five-year baccalaureate course or associate course in any college or university.
Who are qualified?
A child of an active OWWA member or a sibling of a single active OWWA member who is:
Note: Applicant is not a recipient of any OWWA or other scholarship grant
What are the requirements?
Checklist of Requirements | Where to Secure |
---|---|
Scholarship Application Form | OWWA RWO |
OFW Membership Record | OWWA RWO |
2 pcs. I.D. Picture with name tagGovernment Issued or Company Issued I.D | Applicant |
At least one (1) valid I.D. of OFW member and/or Authorized Representative | Government Issued or Company Issued I.D |
Proof of Relationship to OFW Member i.e. Birth Certificate from PSA or LCR
| Philippine Statistics Authority or Local Civil Registrar |
Dependent’s Form 137/ Certified true copy of Form 138/ Transcript of Records (TOR) indicating 80% GWA without failing grades | School Registrar |
Other Special Requirements (WAIVED DUE TO PANDEMIC):
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How to avail the service?
A program designed for survivors of deceased OFWs who were active OWWA members at the time of death and families of OFWs who are
incarcerated/convicted and meted out the death penalty in foreign countries. It is intended to provide, aside from financial assistance for the continuing education of a qualified dependent, a livelihood activity of surviving members of the family to augment family income.
Who are qualified?
A child of an active OWWA member or a sibling of a single active OWWA member who is:
Note: Applicant is not a recipient of any OWWA or other scholarship grant
What are the requirements?
Checklist of Requirements | Where to Secure |
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OFW Membership Record (MR) | OWWA RWO |
Proof of Relationship to OFW Member i.e. Birth Certificate from PSA or LCR
| Philippine Statistics Authority / Local Civil Registrar |
2 pcs. 2 X 2 colored ID photo of applicant if name tag | Applicant |
Death Certificate of OFW | Philippine Statistics Authority /Local Civil Registrar |
Entrepreneurial Development Training Certificate (EDT) | OWWA RWO |
Business Plan | Applicant |
School Record of Qualified Dependent for Educational Assistance
| School Registrar |
Other Special Requirements:
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How to avail the service?
Note: Schedule on the conduct of orientations/trainings may vary from one RWO to another considering geographical locations and the complexity of cases in terms of qualifications and compliance to the requirements of the applicants.
Source: https://owwa.gov.ph/?page_id=3622
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