How to apply OWWA scholarship EDSP, ODSP 2020: application form, schedule, requirements

MANILA, Philippines – The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration's (OWWA) will start accepting applications for scholarship programs for School Year 2021-2022.

OWWA-NCR announced Thursday the opening of application period on June 15 for Education for Development Scholarship Program (EDSP) and OFW Dependent Scholarship Program (ODSP).

Deadline of submission of applications on August 15, 2020.

SEE ALSO: LIST OF PASSERS: OWWA Scholarship Exam Results for AY 2020-2021

The Facebook posts were also shared by the central office's official Faceboook page.

Papaano at sino ang maaaring mag-apply ng **Education for Development Scholarship Program (EDSP)**?

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Posted by Owwa Ncr on Thursday, June 11, 2020

Papaano at sino ang maaaring mag-apply ng **OFW Dependent Scholarship Program (ODSP)**?

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Posted by Owwa Ncr on Thursday, June 11, 2020

Education for Development Scholarship Program (EDSP)

It is a scholarship grant offered to qualified dependents of active OWWA members who intend to pursue a 4-5 year baccalaureate course in any preferred colleges/universities.

OWWA provides financial assistance of P 60,000.00 per school year.

Qualifications for incoming freshmen

• The member-OFW must have an active membership with OWWA at the time of the application.
• The dependent-applicant must be single and not be more than 21 years old
• Must have an average grade of at least 80% and belongs to the upper 20% of the graduating class
• Must pass the qualifying examination conducted by DOST and belongs to the top 400 examination passer

Qualifications for those who are already enrolled in 2nd to 5th year college

• Single
• Not more than 30 years old
• With a GWA not lower than B letter grade or 85% equivalent in all academic and non-academic subjects during the last school year attended in full load.

REQUIREMENTS

1. Accomplished EDSP Application Form (2 copies)

2. 2x2 ID Photos (2 copies)

3. Proof of OWWA membership

• official receipt of OWWA contribution
• OFW membership record

4. Proof of relationship to OFW

• Birth Certificate (issued by PSA) of applicant, if child of OFW
• Birth Certificate (issued by PSA) of both applicant and OFW (if brother or sister of OFW)
• Certificate of No Marriage (CENOMAR) from PSA (if OFW is unmarried)

5. Form 137 for incoming first-year college or Transcript of Records or Certificate of Grades for those already enrolled in college

6. Form 2A: Certificate of good moral character

7. Form 2B: Certification from the principal that the applicant obtained a general weighted average (GWA) of 80% and that he/she belongs to the top 20% of the graduating class

OFW Dependent Scholarship Program (ODSP)

Educational assistance of P 20,000.00 per school year to qualified dependent of an active OWWA member-OFW whose salary is not more than US$600.00

QUALIFICATIONS

• Child of an active OWWA member or sibling of an unmarried OWWA member, who is single and not more than 21 years old for incoming freshmen, and not more than 30 years old for those who are already enrolled or have been enrolled in college
• Must pass the entrance examination conducted by state college/university in OWWA Regional Welfare Offices where he/she intends to enroll
• Must not be a recipient of any other scholarship grants

REQUIREMENTS

1. Accomplished ODSP Application Form (2 copies)

2. 2x2 ID Photos (2 copies)

3. Proof of OWWA membership

• official receipt of OWWA contribution
• OFW membership record

4. Proof of relationship to OFW

• Birth Certificate (issued by PSA) of applicant, if child of OFW
• Birth Certificate (issued by PSA) of both applicant and OFW (if brother or sister of OFW)
• Certificate of No Marriage (CENOMAR) from PSA (if OFW is unmarried)

5. Form 137 for incoming first-year college or Transcript of Records or Certificate of Grades for those already enrolled in college

6. Form 2A: Health/Medical Certificate

7. Form 2B: Certificate of Good moral character

8. OFW Verified Employment Contract

PROCEDURES/SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION FORM

1. Download the Application Form from OWWA NCR Official Facebook page (post above). You may also use the form from OWWA website: https://www.owwa.gov.ph/index.php/downloads.

2. Completely fill out the form. Accomplish all documentary requirements.

3. Submit all the documents online or through regional office.

• Online: owwancr.edsp@gmail.com (for OWWA NCR only)
• Delivery to office: OWWA NCR, 2nd Floor, STWLPC Bldg., Senator Gil Puyat Avenue, Pasay City

NOTE: For other regions, you may contact your nearest OWWA regional office through their respective Facebook page or here: https://www.owwa.gov.ph/index.php/contact-us.

4. Wait for OWWA advice on the results of your application.

NOTE: For EDSP, examination usually being held simultaneous with DOST scholarship exam. The date of nationwide qualifying examination for DOST undergraduate exam is set on October 25, 2020.

UPDATES AND CONCERNS

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