OWWA-Scholarships, Training and Incentive Programs

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Overseas Workers Welfare Administration

OWWA is the government welfare institution that protects and promotes the interest of member-Overseas Filipino Workers.  It develops responsive programs and services for the social protection of its members.

With a membership fee of US$25.00, an OFW is entitled to the following benefits and services:

B. Scholarships, Training and Incentive Programs


B1. Scholarship and Incentive Programs for OFWS / Seafarers a) Seafarer's Upgrading Program (SUP) - Scholarships for attendance to short-term upgrading courses for seafarers. First availment consists of Php 7,500.00 training assistance. Availment in another training course every after 3 recorded membership.

 B2. Scholarship for Dependents

 a) Education for Development Scholarship Program (EDSP) - Scholarships for qualified dependents of OFWs consisting of a maximum of Php 60,000.00 per school year, leading to a four-to-five year baccalaureate course in any college or university.

 b) OFW Dependents Scholarship Program (OFWDSP) - Scholarships consisting of a maximum of Php 20,000.00 assistance per school year leading to a baccalaureate or associate degree in a state college or university. OFW parents must have a monthly salary of not more than US$400.00.

 c) Education and Livelihood Assistance Program (ELAP) - Scholarships for survivors of deceased OFWs consisting of Php 5,000.00 for elementary, Php 8,000.00 for high school, Php 10,000.00 for college (per school year) and livelihood assistance of Php 15,000.00 for the surviving spouse.

 B3. Short-Term Training Programs for OFWs and Dependents

 a) Skills-for-Employment Scholarship Program (SESP) - Scholarships for attendance to short-term training program consisting of a maximum of Php 14,500.00 per course leading to the completion of a vocational or technical course in any school accredited by TESDA.

 b) Information Technology Program - An Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills training the purpose of which is to bridge the communication gap through the use of internet between the OFW and his/her family. Through this program, they learn how to use basic applications like Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

source:http://www.owwa.gov.ph/?q=node/23/#education

Go to OWWA official website for complete information: http://www.owwa.gov.ph