The OFW Dependent Scholarship Program (ODSP) is a scholarship program that aims to provide financial assistance to qualified dependents of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). This program offers a scholarship amounting to Php 20,000.00 per school year to eligible students who are enrolled in a four-year or five-year baccalaureate course or associate course in any college or university.
Qualifications for the ODSP
To be eligible for the ODSP, the applicant must meet the following qualifications:
Incoming Freshmen (1st year college)
- Must be single
- Grade 11 graduate (Incoming Grade 12 / currently enrolled as Grade 12)
- Not more than 21 years old
- With a passing grade
For those who are already enrolled in 2nd year to 5th year in college
- Must be single
- Not more than 30 years old
- With a passing grade
Requirements for the ODSP
Applicants must prepare the following requirements:
Checklist of Requirements:
- OWWA RWO OFW Membership Record
- 2 pcs. I.D. Picture with name tag
- Government Issued or Company Issued I.D
- At least one (1) valid I.D. of OFW member and/or Authorized Representative
- Proof of Relationship to OFW Member (e.g., Birth Certificate from PSA or LCR, OFW Birth Certificate if dependent is a sibling, OFW CENOMAR if single, Dependent’s Birth Certificate)
- Dependent’s Form 137/ Certified true copy of Form 138/ Transcript of Records (TOR) indicating 80% GWA without failing grades
- School Registrar
Please note that due to the pandemic, the following special requirements are currently waived:
- Certificate of Good Moral
- Medical Certificate (physically fit to attend school if the student has a medical pre-condition/s)
- School Registrar or Authorized School Officer/Faculty
- Any competent Medical Practitioner from a public or private medical institution/facility
How to Avail the ODSP
If you meet the qualifications and have prepared the requirements, you can avail of the ODSP by following these steps:
- Visit the OWWA Regional Welfare Office which covers the permanent address of the OFW.
- Get a queuing number or queue in the line for an ODSP scholarship application.
- Obtain the Notice of Award and Schedule of Scholarship Orientation.
- Attend the Scholarship Orientation and facilitate the notarization of the Scholarship Agreement.
The ODSP is a valuable opportunity for qualified dependents of OFWs to pursue their education and build a brighter future. By providing financial assistance, the program aims to alleviate the burden of educational expenses and support the academic journey of these students.
If you are eligible for the ODSP, make sure to gather all the requirements and visit the OWWA Regional Welfare Office to start your application process. Investing in education is investing in the future, and the ODSP is here to help make that investment possible for OFW dependents.
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