OWWA Tuloy Aral Project

The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) was mandated to promote and protect the welfare of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their families through varying programs, such as insurance, financial assistance, and scholarship grants. But since not all OFWs become fortunate, their families may suffer financially, and their children to stop studying. That’s why OWWA launched the Tuloy Aral Project (TAP) to help the dependents of OFWs who are less fortunate.

What is OWWA Tuloy Aral Project?

Launched in December 2004, the Tuloy Aral Project (TAP) of OWWA aims to help the less fortunate child dependents of former OFWs who belong to poor and needy families to pursue their education. This program is for the children of OFWs who have ended their contracts and not returning to work overseas and those who suffered from accidents, illness, tragedies, or died while working abroad. The child dependent should be in elementary and high school level to receive this financial support.

The Tuloy Aral Project is made possible through the collaboration of OWWA Regional Welfare Offices (RWOs) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will also assist OWWA and DOLE by identifying the children of former OFWs who require financial assistance to continue their schooling. Then, DSWD will create family profiles to serve as the basis for selecting the qualified beneficiaries of the Tuloy Aral Project.

Meanwhile, the Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) will help search for successful OFWs who are financially stable to be donors or other organizations that are willing to cover the school expenses of OFWs’ child dependents that belong to the marginalized sector of the community. The donors will donate annual financial assistance worth US$100 to the child beneficiary to supplement school expenses at the elementary and high school levels. Also, the OWWA Family Welfare Officers in varying regions will monitor this project.

Benefits

Qualified applicants of the Tuloy Aral Project (TAP) will receive annual financial assistance worth US$100, donated by OFWs, their families, and other volunteer organizations to cover school expenses, such as books, projects, school supplies, uniforms, etc. Remember, this project only caters to elementary and high school level dependents of former OFWs.

But OWWA also offers an Extension Program, Tuloy Kolehiyo, for the less fortunate, incoming or currently enrolled college student dependents of OFWs, offering scholarship assistance worth P15,000 per school year.

Qualifications

For those who require financial assistance for their child’s education, here are the following qualifications to avail of the OWWA Tuloy Aral Project (TAP):

Must be a Filipino citizen
Must not be over 21 years old
Must be a child of a married or single parent OFW who is a former OWWA member
Must be a sibling of a single OFW who is a former OWWA member
Must have a good moral character and healthy
Must be in the top 20% of the graduating class
Must be enrolled in a public elementary or secondary school with a general average grade of at least 80% or equivalent

Requirements

If your child meets the stated qualifications, you must secure the following documentary requirements to apply for the OWWA Tuloy Aral Project (TAP):

1×1 recent and identical ID photo (2 copies)
Duly accomplished scholarship application form (2 copies)
Certificate of Good Moral Character (issued by the School Principal/Guidance Counsellor)
General Weighted Average (GWA) of at least 80%
Any official documents of grades:
Form 137/Report card
Transcript of Records (TOR)
A certificate stating the applicant is part of the top 20% of the graduating class (issued by the School Principal)
Health Certificate proving the applicant is physically fit
Any proof of OWWA membership:
Official receipt of OWWA Contribution
Certification issued by OWWA Membership Processing Center
Any proof of the dependent’s relationship to the OFW OWWA member:
For married/single parent OFWs- PSA Birth Certificate of the child
For single OFWs- the PSA Birth Certificate of the sibling dependent
Certification that the applicant has not taken any post-secondary or undergraduate/college units
Sworn Statement that the applicant has no pending request for resident immigration status in other countries and does not have dual nationality signed by a parent or legal guardians

Procedures

If you have completed the documentary requirements, you may follow the steps below to apply for OWWA Tuloy Aral Project (TAP):

Head to the OWWA Regional or Satellite Office that covers your permanent address if applying in the Philippines. If processing overseas, visit the designated POLO office in your host country.
Ask the security officer where to apply for OWWA Tuloy Aral Project (TAP).
Proceed to the educational assistance programs section.
Get a TAP application form and fill out the required fields. Then, attach your completed documentary requirements.
Submit your complete documentary requirements.
Then, wait for the authorized OWWA/ POLO representative to notify you via email, call, or text regarding your TAP application.

Also, POLO and OWWA offices may require an appointment depending on the location and service. So you should contact their office to book an appointment or ask if they accept walk-ins before visiting.

Reminders for OWWA Tuloy Aral Project

Please take note of the following reminders if you’re planning to apply for OWWA Tuloy Aral Project (TAP):

This project is for former OFWs who have finished contracts, unemployed, and are unable to return for overseas work, whether active or inactive OWWA members.
The Tuloy Aral Project (TAP) is for the child dependent of former OFWs who are elementary and high school students at the time of application.
OWWA, DOLE, and DSWD will select qualified beneficiaries of the program.
Qualified applicants of TAP will receive annual financial assistance worth US$100 donated by OFWs, their families, and other organizations.
The financial grant aims to cover the school expenses (books, uniforms, school supplies, etc.) of children of former OFWs who are less fortunate or belong to marginalized communities.
OFWs residing in the Philippines may apply for the program at OWWA Regional or Satellite Offices that cover their permanent address. The applicant may refer to the designated POLO in their host country if processing abroad.
Whether applying locally or abroad, OFWs should contact OWWA or POLO to book an appointment or verify if the concerned office accepts walk-in applicants.
For more information on Tuloy Aral Project, applicants may contact OWWA thru their official website and Facebook page.

Video: OWWA TULOY ARAL PROJECT SCHOLARSHIP FOR EX OFW’S DEPENDENT ELEMENTARY AND HIGHSCHOOL $100 PER YEAR

To learn more about OWWA Tuloy Aral Project (TAP), please watch the video below:

As discussed in the video, the OWWA Tuloy Aral Project (TAP) is a scholarship program that intends to help the children of former OFWs to continue their studies. It provides up to US$100 financial assistance per year to cover the school expenses of elementary and high school students that belongs to less fortunate, poor, or needy families. Under this program, POLO will help look for financially stable OFWs and other organizations to act as donors. The OWWA Family Welfare Officers will also monitor each beneficiary.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is OWWA Tuloy Aral Project?

The Tuloy Aral Project (TAP) of OWWA is a scholarship grant for the children of former OFWs who are in elementary and high school level. Qualified applicants of the program will receive financial assistance to cover their school expenses, such as books and school supplies. Moreover, POLO will look for financially stable OFWs and other organizations to ask them to be the donors of the program’s qualified beneficiaries.

How to apply for OWWA Tuloy Aral Project?

For those who want to apply for OWWA Tuloy Aral Project (TAP), ensure that you meet the qualifications for the scholarship grant. If qualified, obtain the complete documentary requirements and the duly accomplished application form. Then, visit the concerned OWWA or POLO office in your area to apply for TAP.

Who qualifies for OWWA Tuloy Aral Project?

TAP is for elementary and high school level dependents of former OFWs who have finished contracts, are unemployed, and unable to return to work abroad. The dependent of former OFWs may qualify based on the family profile created by DSWD.

The program is for OFW dependents not over 21 years old who are less fortunate and belong to the marginalized sector of the community. The applicant should also have at least 80% GWA and be part of the top 20% of the graduating class.

How much is the cash assistance for OWWA Tuloy Aral Project?

The cash assistance granted to qualified beneficiaries of OWWA Tuloy Aral Project (TAP) is up to US$100 per year.

Summary

OFWs work abroad to give their families a better future and help their children reach their dreams. On the other hand, not all are fortunate to change their lives, advance their career, or even save up for their future. As a result, OFWs and their families, especially those who belong to the marginalized community, are left wondering about their future. Thus, the OWWA Tuloy Aral Project (TAP) will benefit OFWs dependents to continue their schooling as it covers their school expenses.