Application for the OWWA Scholarship OFW Dependent Scholarship Program, or OFWDSP is now open till May 2023!

The OWWA Scholarship OFW Dependent Scholarship Program, or OFWDSP, is for students who plan to attend or are presently attending a state college or university and whose family member earns less than US $600 per month.

The OFWDSP provides P20,000 for a student’s school expenses per year to qualified dependents of OFWs.

However, since public universities are now tuition-free, the money granted to OFWDSP scholars can be used for other school fees, and the remainder is given to the student but should only be used for other academic-related expenses.

Education for Development Scholarship Program (EDSP) and OWWA benefits:

The OWWA Scholarship Program grants P30,000 cash each semester and instantly pays the university’s tuition costs. The remaining rewards will be distributed to the candidate after he has submitted his semester grades.

A P300,000.00 health and accident insurance policy will also be provided to the chosen individual.

ELIGIBILITY

• Must be a child of a married OWWA member or brother/sister of an unmarried 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

REQUIREMENTS

• Accomplished application forms (2 sets)
• 1″x 1″ ID pictures (2 copies)

• Proof of relationship to Member (copy of Birth Certificate of the applicant and of the 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 OWWA membership (i.e. Official Receipt of OWWA Contribution/Certification from OWWA Membership Processing Center)
• Health Certificate attesting to the physical fitness of an applicant (Form B)
• Certificate of Good Moral Character issued by the School Principal/Guidance Counselor (Form C)
• Certification that applicant belongs to upper 20% of graduating class issued by the school principal (2 sets)
• Statement of the applicant that he/she has not earned units in any post-secondary/undergraduate course (Form E)
• Sworn Statement that he/she has no pending application for resident immigrant status in any country and does not have dual citizenship signed by a parent or legal guardians (Form F)

Application Process:

1. To apply, go to the OWWA Regional Welfare Office in the area that is closest to you.
2. From there you must obtain queuing number or queue in the line for EDSP scholarship application.
3. Present the I.D. of OFW member together with your documents to the Membership Verification Desk. 
4. Attend the scholarship orientation and assist with the notarization of the scholarship agreement.

This OWWA Scholarships for Filipino Students program is currently accepting applications from students in the Philippines. So, now is the time to seize the opportunity.

All incoming college freshmen are invited to apply to the CHED Scholarship Program 2023. CHED Scholarship 2023 - StuFAPs aims to provide financial assistance to students who are enrolled in authorized public or private Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). This helps to ensure that education shall be accessible to all especially to underprivileged and deserving students.

Important Reminder: Please use PC Desktop or LAPTOP with PRINTER when applying online!

READ ALL the SIX (6) STEPS before clicking the ONLINE APPLICATION FORM button

Step 1.

Check whether you are qualified for any CHED Scholarship Programs (CSPs) per CMO 08, S. 2019 and CMO 11, S. 2021.

General Qualifications:

• Must be a Filipino citizen;
• Must be a Senior High School graduate OR a candidate for graduation with general weighted average (GWA) of at least 93% or its equivalent OR a passer of Alternative Learning System (ALS)/Philippine Educational Placement Test (PEPT);
• Must have guardian/parents with a combined annual gross income not exceeding Four Hundred Thousand Pesos (PhP 400,000.00);
• Must avail of only one CHED scholarship or financial assistance program; and
• Must not be a graduate of any degree program.

Step 2.

Check if your course/degree program is a CHED Priority Course/Degree Program per CMO 10, S. 2021.

Step 3.

Prepare the scanned, clear copies of all documentary requirements saved as JPEG (.jpg or .jpeg and file size not more than 5MB) in your computer, USB or device before applying online.

Documentary Requirements (to be scanned and uploaded when applying online).

Important Reminder: All documents in photocopies must be CERTIFIED TRUE COPIES:

1. 2 pcs. 2″x2″ ID picture

2. Certified true copy of Birth Certificate

3. Academic Credentials:

• For Graduating Senior High School applicants– Grades for Grade 11 and 1st Sem. of Grade 12
• For Senior High School Graduates – Form 137
• For ALS Passers – Accreditation and Equivalency Test Passer Certificate
• For PEPT Passers – Certificate of Advancing to the Next Level

4. Parents’/Guardians’ Proof of Income (whichever is applicable)

• Latest Income Tax Return (ITR) of parents or guardian
• Certificate of Tax Exemption from the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR)
• Certificate of Indigency with Gross Annual Income of parent/guardian issued by the Barangay
• Chairman or Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)
• Affidavit of No Income or Case Study from DSWD
• For children of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) and Seafarers, a latest copy of contract or proof of income may be considered

5. Supporting Documents. 

In addition to the core requirements, the following SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS will be further required for the following cases:

• For solo parents and/or their dependents, submit authenticated photocopy of Solo Parent ID or
• Certification from Department of Social Welfare and Development
• For applicants belonging to an Ethnic Group, submit Certificate from National Commission on
• Indigenous Peoples (NCIP)
• For PWD applicants, submit Medical Certificate
• For applicants living with a guardian, submit Affidavit of Guardianship

Step 4. 

Accomplish the Online CSP Application form.

Step 5.

Click the SUBMIT Button, Print, sign and keep your accomplished application form.

Step 6. 

Wait for the results. Results of the application will be sent to the email provided by the applicant.

Note: The application for financial assistance is completed only after the documentary requirements validation by CHEDRO8. All applications will be subjected to the ranking process in accordance with CHED Guidelines. You will be notified of the result of the verification and ranking process through email to be sent to your provided email address. All qualified applicants resulting from the rank list and based on the available slots shall be required to submit their original documents for verification and issuance of Notice of Award (NOA) by CHEDROs.