One of the most beneficial programs OWWA offers to OFWs is the Education for Development Scholarship Program (EDSP), an OWWA scholarship for their dependents/beneficiaries. It’s a scholarship grant provided to the dependents of active OWWA members who are enrolling or are already studying in a university or college. The OWWA EDSP Scholarship Program offers financial assistance per school year to qualified beneficiaries until they finish their 4 to 5 years baccalaureate course.
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Through the EDSP Scholarship Program, OWWA can help the families of OFWs to finish their education or alleviate financial burdens. However, the EDSP Scholarship Program is only for one dependent or family of active OWWA members. The qualified beneficiary who accessed the EDSP Scholarship Program will no longer be allowed to avail of other scholarship programs. With that said, keep reading to find out how to apply for OWWA EDSP Scholarship Program, the requirements, qualifications, and terms and conditions for application.
What is EDSP Scholarship Program?
The EDSP stands for Education for Development Scholarship Program, a scholarship grant for qualified beneficiaries/dependents of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) offers this program to active members with dependents enrolling or taking 4 to 5-year baccalaureate courses in their chosen college/university. Under the program, qualified beneficiaries will receive a P60,000 maximum of financial assistance per school year until they finish their baccalaureate course.
In addition, the EDSP Scholarship Program offers 400 slots for incoming freshmen (1st-year college). OWWA also allotted 600 slots for beneficiaries who are in a university or college. The beneficiaries of active OWWA members should take the national qualifying exam conducted by the Department of Science and Technology-Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI). Then, the allotted slot for incoming 1st-year college is from the top 400 passers of the exam. Remember, qualified beneficiaries should meet varying requirements and responsibilities to qualify for the EDSP Scholarship Program.
Benefits
Dependents/beneficiaries of active OWWA members who are qualified for the EDSP Scholarship Program will receive financial assistance worth P30,000 per semester or a total of P60,000 maximum per school year. Moreover, beneficiaries can choose their course and preferred college or university. Most of all, the financial assistance continues until the beneficiaries finish their 4 to 5 years baccalaureate course, regardless of the OFWs OWWA membership status but should comply with the Scholarship Agreement.
Qualifications
The OFW’s dependents should meet the following qualifications to be eligible for the EDSP Scholarship Program:
For Incoming 1st Year College
- A Filipino citizen
- Active OWWA member child upon application
- A sibling of an OFW OWWA member who is single or without children but married upon application
- Should be one of the top 400 passers of the Department of Science and Technology-Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) national qualifying exam
- Not over 21 years old
- With an 80% or higher General Weighted Average (GWA) and should be included in the top 20% graduating class.
- Should not be receiving other scholarship grants
For 2nd to 5th Year College
- Not over 30 years old
- Should have a good moral character and overall health
Requirements
If you wish to apply for the OWWA EDSP Scholarship Program, please secure the following documentary requirements:
- 2-copies of duly filled out EDSP Scholarship Application Form (available at OWWA RWO)
- OFW Membership Record (available at OWWA RWO)
- 2 pcs 2×2 recent ID picture
- One (1) valid ID of both the OFW and Authorize Representatives (government or company ID)
- Proof of Relationship to OFW OWWA member (from LCR or PSA):
- Certificate of No Marriage (OFWs PSA CENOMAR)
- PSA Birth Certificate of OFW and applicant (if OFWs siblings)
- PSA Birth Certificate of the applicant (if OFWs child)
- Dependents Form 137 (for incoming 1st-year college)
- Dependents Certificate of Grades or Transcript of Records (for 2nd-year to 5th-year college)
- Any proof of OWWA membership:
- MPC issued OFW Verification Sheet
- OWWA membership fee payment Official Receipt
- Medical Certificate stating the applicant is physically fit to attend school (for students with pre-existing medical conditions)
- Certificate of Good Moral Character from the guidance/principal (Form 2B)
- Certification proving the applicant is part of the top 20% graduating class and a GWA in the report card not less than 80% (Form 2C)
- Sworn Statement stating the applicant doesn’t have a pending migration application in other countries and should not be dual citizens acknowledged by parents or legal guardians (For 2E)
- Notification from OWWA RWO that the applicant qualifies for the DOST national exam
How to Apply for EDSP Scholarship for OFWs
After securing the documentary requirements, you may follow the steps below to apply for OWWA EDSP Scholarship Program:
- Download and print the EDSP Scholarship Application form thru the official OWWA website or click this link. You can also secure the form at the nearest OWWA Regional Welfare Office (OWWA RWO).
- Fill out the application form and secure the documentary requirements.
- Next, visit the nearest OWWA RWO that covers your permanent address.
- Submit your requirements for the EDSP Scholarship Program. Also, you can apply online and submit the documents thru a courier service.
- Then, wait for OWWA’s representative to call or email you if you have obtained a slot for the scholarship grant.
Also, some OWWA RWOs will require an appointment on their transaction. So you should contact their office to book an appointment if necessary.
OWWA EDSP Scholarship Application Forms & Certifications
OFWs applying for a scholarship grant for their dependents should obtain and fill out an application form, which is available at OWWA RWO. Another way to download and print the application form is by clicking this link.
The samples below are what applicants should use for the EDSP Scholarship Program, including the Application Form, Evaluation Form, Health and Good Moral Character Certificate:
Evaluation Form
Form 1: Application Form
Form 2: Health Certificate/Certificate of Good Moral Character/Principal’s Certification
Parent’s Certification on the First Availment
Reminders on OWWA EDSP Scholarship Program
If eligible for the scholarship grant, please take note of the following reminders regarding the OWWA EDSP Scholarship Program:
- The EDSP is a scholarship grant for OFWs beneficiaries/dependents with active OWWA membership status. It’s for the child or siblings of active OWWA members.
- This program is not accessible for applicants availing of other government scholarship grants, regardless of their qualifications.
- The scholarship assistance is only for one dependent of an active OWWA member.
- OWWA will select incoming 1st-year college students for the scholarship grant if they are in the top 400 national qualifying exams of the Department of Science and Technology-Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI).
- Meanwhile, there is an allotted 600 slots for those who are already in 2nd year to 5th-year college.
- The financial assistance cost P60,000 maximum per school year. It continues until the beneficiary completes the 4 to 5 years baccalaureate course, regardless of the OFWs OWWA membership status, as long as complying with the Scholarship agreement.
- Applicants who are already in 2nd year to 5th-year college should have a GWA not lower than 85% and be in the top 20% of the graduating class.
- For the incoming 1st year, the applicant should not be over 21 years old, while those in 2nd year to 5th-year college should not be over 30 years old to qualify for the scholarship grant.
- Aspiring beneficiaries may apply for EDSP Scholarship Program thru the nearest OWWA Regional Office or online.
- For incoming 1st year college, you can get the notice from OWWA RWO that you qualified from the DOST pre-qualifying exam for EDSP.
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For more information about OWWA EDSP Scholarship Program, please watch the video below:
As discussed in the video, EDSP Scholarship Program is an OWWA benefit for qualified dependents of OFWs with active OWWA membership. This program is accessible for applicants attending a 4 to 5 years baccalaureate course, offering up to P60,000 in financial assistance per school year.
However, the scholarship is only accessible by one dependent of an active OWWA member. Additionally, applicants should take and ace the pre-qualification exam conducted by DOST-SEI. Thus, active OWWA members with qualified beneficiaries may head to the nearest OWWA RWO or apply online for the EDSP program.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is OWWA EDSP Scholarship Program?
The EDSP Scholarship Program is financial assistance from OWWA for dependents of active OWWA members who are incoming 1st-year college or are already 2nd year to 5th-year college. The program offers a scholarship grant worth P60,000 to qualified beneficiaries per school year.
How to apply for OWWA EDSP Scholarship Program?
You may visit the nearest OWWA Regional Welfare Office or apply online for EDSP Scholarship Program. But complete the documentary requirements and ensure you’re qualified for the program.
Who qualifies for OWWA EDSP Scholarship Program?
The EDSP Scholarship Program is for the children or siblings of active OWWA members. It is for incoming 1st-year college students who aced the DOST pre-qualification exam and 2nd to 5th-year college students.
Summary
Therefore, OFWs with dependents attending college or university should apply for the EDSP Scholarship Program to reduce their financial burden. This program is for the beneficiaries of active OWWA members, granting them financial assistance of up to P60,000 per school year if they meet the qualifications and comply with the responsibilities.
So if your child or sibling is attending college soon or in 2nd to 5th-year college, follow this guide to apply for EDSP Scholarship Program.
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Contact Details
OWWA Central Office (
Address: OWWA Center Building, F.B. Harrison St, Pasay, Metro Manila
Hotline: 1348
NCR Hotline: 09666250016
Reintegration Unit: 8834-0719
Website: https://owwa.gov.ph/
Email: owwacares@owwa.gov.ph