OWWA Central Office
- F.B. Harrison St, Pasay, Metro Manila
- OWWA Hotline 1348
- owwacares@owwa.gov.ph
- OWWA 24/7 Hotline 1348
- Tel. 8891-7601 to 24
- April 2024 Membership Rate:PHP1396.25
- Announcements
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.
A child of an active OWWA member or a sibling of a single active OWWA member who is:
Note: Applicant is not a recipient of any OWWA or other scholarship grant
| Checklist of Requirements | Where to Secure |
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| Scholarship Application Form | OWWA RWO |
| OFW Membership Record | OWWA RWO |
| 2pcs. I.D. Picture with Name Tag | Applicant |
| At least one (1) valid I.D. of the OFW and/or the 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)
| School Registrar |
| For Incoming 1st Year College, Notice from RWOs of qualifying the DOST-OWWA Pre-Qualifying Examination for EDSP | OWWA RWO |
Other Special Requirements (WAIVED DUE TO PANDEMIC):
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A scholarship program that offers financial assistance amounting to Php 20,000.00 per school year to qualified dependents of OFWs who receive a monthly salary of not more than US $600.00, and who shall enroll, are currently enrolled or have been enrolled in any four-year or five-year baccalaureate course or associate course in any college or university.
A child of an active OWWA member or a sibling of a single active OWWA member who is:
Note: Applicant is not a recipient of any OWWA or other scholarship grant
| Checklist of Requirements | Where to Secure |
|---|---|
| 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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A program designed for survivors of deceased OFWs who were active OWWA members at the time of death and families of OFWs who are
incarcerated/convicted and meted out the death penalty in foreign countries. It is intended to provide, aside from financial assistance for the continuing education of a qualified dependent, a livelihood activity of surviving members of the family to augment family income.
A child of an active OWWA member or a sibling of a single active OWWA member who is:
Note: Applicant is not a recipient of any OWWA or other scholarship grant
| Checklist of Requirements | Where to Secure |
|---|---|
| OFW Membership Record (MR) | OWWA RWO |
Proof of Relationship to OFW Member i.e. Birth Certificate from PSA or LCR
| Philippine Statistics Authority / Local Civil Registrar |
| 2 pcs. 2 X 2 colored ID photo of applicant if name tag | Applicant |
| Death Certificate of OFW | Philippine Statistics Authority /Local Civil Registrar |
| Entrepreneurial Development Training Certificate (EDT) | OWWA RWO |
| Business Plan | Applicant |
School Record of Qualified Dependent for Educational Assistance
| School Registrar |
Other Special Requirements:
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Note: Schedule on the conduct of orientations/trainings may vary from one RWO to another considering geographical locations and the complexity of cases in terms of qualifications and compliance to the requirements of the applicants.
