MANILA, Philippines – The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) has urged children and dependents of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to start preparing their documents as the online application for its scholarship programs will soon open on July 26, 2024 to August 16, 2024.
The EDSP scholarship and ODSP scholarship cash assistance for school will allow OFW dependents to pursue their studies and reach their full potential through an education subsidy. EDSP offers up to PHP 60,000 cash for school while ODSP offers up to PHP 20,000 per school year.
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Application Period Announced
In a Facebook post on Wednesday, the OWWA announced that the application period for the Education for Development Scholarship Program (EDSP) and the OFW Dependent Scholarship Program (ODSP) will be from July 26 to Aug. 16, 2024. They have also attached images which contain the requirements for both scholarships.
This announcement serves as a reminder for children and dependents of OFWs to start preparing their documents ahead of time so they can have a smooth application process. As the saying goes, “early bird gets the worm”, being prepared early on can increase one’s chances of being selected for the scholarship program.
Requirements and Qualifications
The EDSP is available for OFW’s children and dependents who are 2nd to 5th-year college students, while the ODSP is for those who are in 1st year to 5th year. However, there are specific qualifications that applicants must meet in order to be considered for the scholarship.
Eligibility for EDSP
OWWA said the EDSP is available for OFW’s children and dependents who are 2nd to 5th-year college students. The EDSP is a scholarship grant to qualified dependents or a sibling of a single active OWWA member.
This includes incoming Senior High School students or Grade 12, and incoming college freshmen, who are not more than 21 years old, have a generally weighted average (GWA) of 80 percent, and without failing grades.
Selection Process
For incoming freshmen, the selection of scholars is determined through the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) national examinations. Those already enrolled in the 2nd to 5th year of college, who are not more than 30 years old, and who have a GWA of not lower than a B letter grade or 85 percent equivalence in all academic and non-academic subjects during the last school year attended may apply.
Scholarship Grant Details
Successful applicants will receive a maximum of PHP60,000 per school year until they complete a four- to five-year baccalaureate course.
Eligibility for ODSP
Those who shall enroll in any four-year or five-year baccalaureate course or associate course in any college or university are also eligible for the scholarship.
Meanwhile, the ODSP is a scholarship program that offers financial assistance amounting to PHP20,000 per school year to qualified dependents of OFWs who receive a monthly salary of not more than USD600 (PHP34,000).
The scholarship is applicable to those who 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.
How to Apply
Interested applicants may go to any OWWA Regional Office near them for information on the documentary requirements and to file their applications. It is important to note that only complete and valid documents will be accepted.
Conclusion
The OWWA scholarship program is a great opportunity for children and dependents of OFWs to pursue their education without worrying about financial constraints. It is important to prepare early and meet the qualifications in order to have a higher chance of being selected. With the announcement of the application period, it is an opportune time for interested applicants to gather their documents and apply for this wonderful opportunity. So if you or someone you know is eligible, don’t miss out on this chance and start preparing now!