Education for Development Scholarship Program (EDSP)
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:- Incoming Senior High School (Grade 12)
- must have at least 80% General Weighted Average (GWA) without failing grades upon application
- passed the qualifying examination to be conducted by DOST and belongs to the top 400 passers nationwide
- Incoming Freshmen (1st year college)
- Single
- Grade 11 graduate (Incoming Grade 12 / currently enrolled as Grade 12)
- Not more than 21 years old
- With a General Weighted Average (GWA) of 80% or higher. If required GWA is not yet available at the time of filing of application, the academic performance of the applicant in the two consecutive
- preceding school year shall be used as basis for evaluation
- Belonging to the top 400 qualifiers of the Department of Science and Technology national qualifying exam
- For those who are already enrolled in 2nd year to 5th year in college
- Not more than 30 years old
- With a GWA not lower than B letter grade or 85% equivalence in all academic and non-academic subjects during the last school year attended in full load
What are the requirements?
| Checklist of Requirements | Where to Secure |
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| 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?
- Visit the OWWA Regional Welfare Office that covers the permanent address of the OFW.
- Get queuing number or queue in the line for EDSP scholarship application
- Present the I.D. of OFW member together with the requirements to the Membership Verification Desk
- Obtain Notice of Award and Schedule of Scholarship Orientation validation / evaluation.
- Attend Scholarship Orientation and Facilitate Notarization of Scholarship Agreement