OFW Dependents Scholarship Program (ODSP) application is now open

The OFW Dependents Scholarship Program (ODSP) provides financial assistance of P20,000.00 per academic year to eligible dependents of active Ovvinfitriiietiiiiers – with a monthly salary of not more than the US$600.

Application period: April 18 – August 15, 2022

Who may apply?

A child of an active OWWA member or a sibling of a single active OWWA member who is:

• Incoming Freshman (1st year college) (Single);
• Not more than 21 years old

For those already enrolled in 2nd year to 5th year in college

• Single
• Not more than 30 years old

Requirements

• Scholarship Application Form; (can be acquired at the Regional Welfare Office)
• Active OWWA membership of OFW;
• 2 pcs. 2×2 I.D picture;
• Proof of Relationship to OFW member i.e Birth Certificate from PSA or LCR;
• Cenomar of OFW (if single) (If the applicant is a sibling of the OFW);
• Applicant’s Form 137 / Certified true copy of Form 138/ Transcript of Records (TOR); (for incoming freshman)
• Grades from previous school year for 2nd year to 5th year applicants;
• Certificate of Good Moral Character
• Medical Certificate (Note: Physical Check-up only, no need for laboratory test)

For further inquiries, contact the OWWA Regional Welfare Office near your you, check the RWO Directory from this link: https://owwa.gov.ph/?page_id=4172

How to avail the service?

• Visit the OWWA Regional Welfare Office that covers the permanent address of the OFW.
• Get queuing number or queue in the line for ODSP scholarship application
• Obtain Notice of Award and Schedule of Scholarship Orientation
• Attend Scholarship Orientation and Facilitate Notarization of Scholarship Agreement