PESFA Scholarship

                                The PESFA is a scholarship program for students who are interested to pursue technical courses offered in private institutions and registered
            under the Unified TVET Program Registration and Accreditation System.

                                PESFA is part of the government's educational assistance to poor but deserving students who want to take up vocational and technical
            education in order for them to join the world of rapid technological change.

                                Executive Order 358 issued by President Gloria Arroyo orders the Department of Education to accept and accredit the subject of students
            in the vocational courses equivalent to a college degree starting school year 2006-2007.

                                Oliquieno said 60 PESFA slots are available this coming school year as 60 grantees is expected to graduate this March. She said Mt. Province
            was allotted 100 slots for the PESFA program.

                                 Interested applicants are required to submit the following documents: High School Report Card or form 138; latest BIR Income Tax Return
             (ITR) of parents or Certification of Exemption for filling ITR; Certification of Good Moral Character; 2 pieces 2 x 2 I,D picture, and Police and Barangay              Clearance. High school graduates are given priority.

         Oliquieno said PESFA grantees will be chosen based on their performance on a written examination and interview to be conducted by TESDA, this April.

                Benefits of the PESFA grantees include subsidy on tuition fee of P4,500; allowance of P2,500 and book allowance of P250 for every semester

          OWWA Scholarship

                              An OFW OWWA member may avail for himself/herself or his/her duly designated beneficiary any of the following scholarship programs,
            subject to a selection process and accreditation of participating institutions.

    1.  Education for Development Scholarship Program (EDSP)

        The Education for Development Scholarship Program is a scholarship grant offered to qualified beneficiaries/dependents of OWWA member-OFWs who
        intend to enroll in any 4 to 5-year    baccalaureate course.

         It is given in the form of a financial assistance amounting to P 30,000.00 per semester. The OWWA pays the tuition fee directly to the school and releases the          remaining amount upon the scholars' submission of grades for the semester.

     Scholarship Privileges

        Financial assistance amounting to P 30,000.00 per semester

• The scholar may choose his / her desired program/course offered by a CHED-accredited college or university
• Scholarship shall continue until completion of the course (4-5 years), regardless of the status of OFW membership provided the Scholarship Agreement is complied with

     Eligibility Requirements

• Must be a child of a married OWWA member or brother / sister of an unmarried OWWA member
• Must be 21 years old or below
• Must be a Filipino citizen
• Be in good health and with good moral character
• Must have an average grade of at least 80% and belong to the upper 20% of the graduating class

     Documentary Requirements

            Accomplished application forms (2 sets)

• 1"x 1" ID pictures (2 copies)
• Proof of relationship to Member (copy of Birth Certificate of applicant and of the Member if related as brother or sister duly certified by the Local
  Civil Registrar or NSO)
• Form 137 or Transcript of Records with Principal's Certification on Scholastic Standing
• Proof of OWWA membership (i.e. Official Receipt of OWWA Contribution/Certification from OWWA Membership Processing Center)
• Health Certificate attesting to physical fitness of applicant (Form B)
• Certificate of Good Moral Character issued by the School Principal/Guidance Counselor (Form C)
• Certification that applicant belongs to upper 20% of graduating class issued by school principal (2 sets)
• Statement of applicant that he/she has not earned units in any post-secondary / undergraduate course (Form E)

      2.   Skills-for-Employment Scholarship Program (SESP)

         The Skills for Employment Scholarship Program is a scholarship program that the OWWA offers in coordination with the Technical Education and Skills          Development Authority (TESDA), to land-based or sea-based OWWA member-OFW's or their dependents/beneficiaries.

         A qualified applicant may avail of either a one-year technical of a six-month vocational course offered following the regular school year calendar.
         Upon receipt of the scholarship voucher, the grantee may enroll in any TESDA-registered program. Program choices shall be supportive of the land
        - and sea-based skills requirement. Financial assistance for a one-year program is P14,500.00 while for a six-month program is P7,250.00.
         The amount of financial assistance will be paid directly to the training institution. If the tuition fee is more than the financial assistance, the scholar will
          shoulder the difference. If the tuition fee is less, the difference will be given to the scholar upon completion of the course.

         Course offerings include: agriculture and fishery; processed food and beverages; tourism (hotel and restaurant); decorative crafts and ceramics; gifts, toys and          housewares; jewelry; metals and engineering; furniture and fixtures; garments; construction; communication/electronics/information technology; maritime;
         land transport; health, social services; and other community, social and personal services.

     Availment Requirement

• Must be an active OWWA member (land-based or sea-based) or beneficiary/dependent of an active OWWA member
• Must pass the TESDA qualifying examination or Multiple Aptitude Battery Test (MABT) on the program of choice
• Have at least one (1) recorded membership contribution

         Three (3) additional membership contributions are required for subsequent availment. After completing the course, must submit for
          competency assessment and certification administered by TESDA or its accredited testing center.

• Child not older than 21 years old or spouse of a married OFW
• Brother/sister not older than 21 years old of an unmarried OFW

     Documentary Requirements

      Accomplished application forms (2 sets)

• 1"x1" ID pictures (2 copies)
• Form 137 / HS Report Card or Transcript of Records/ official copy of grades
• Proof of OWWA Membership: official receipt of OWWA contribution / OFW E-Card