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OWWA Scholarship Program
Overseas Workers Welfare Administration
EducationSenior High School, College
TypeScholarship
Coverage
•Tuition
•Allowance
•Book Allowance
DeadlineSeptember 16, 2026
LocationNationwide, Philippines
Field of study
Open to All Fields
About this opportunity
Scholarship description
The OWWA Scholarship Program is a national educational assistance initiative funded by the Philippine government to provide fully or partially funded academic grants to active Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their qualified dependents.
Who can apply
Eligibility
- •Must be a legitimate child of an OFW (if the OFW is married)
- •Must their sibling (if the OFW is not married)
- •Must be below 21 years old at the time of application
- •Student must not be in any major government-funded academic grant
What to prepare
Application requirements
1. Proof of OFW Identity & Membership
These documents verify that your sponsor is a legitimate and active overseas worker:
• OFW Passport Bio Page: A clear copy of the information/photo page of the OFW's valid passport.
• Proof of OWWA Membership: Any of the following:
• Official Receipt of OWWA Contribution
• OFW Verification Sheet issued by the POEA/DMW or OWWA
• Proof of Income (For ODSP Applicants Only): Employment contract, payslip, or certificate of employment showing that the OFW's monthly salary does not exceed USD $600.
2. Proof of Relationship (OFW to Student)
OWWA requires legal proof of your relationship to the sponsor to verify dependency:
• If the Student is the Child of the OFW: PSA Birth Certificate of the student.
• If the Student is the Sibling of an Unmarried OFW:
• PSA Birth Certificates of both the student and the OFW (to prove they share the same parents).
• PSA Certificate of No Marriage (CENOMAR) of the OFW to prove they are single and childless.
3. Academic Records & Proof of Standing
Your academic requirements depend on your current grade level:
• For Incoming College Freshmen (Grade 12 Graduates):
• High School Report Card (Form 138) or Permanent Student Record (Form 137).
• Certification from the school principal stating that the student has a General Weighted Average (GWA) of at least 80% or 85% with no failing grades.
• For Currently Enrolled College Students (2nd to 5th Year):
• Official Transcript of Records (TOR) or an officially signed Certificate of Grades from the previous semesters.
• The student's cumulative GWA must be at least 85% with zero failing or incomplete grades.
4. General Personal & Administrative Documents
• Valid Identification: The student’s current School ID or any government-issued ID card.
• ID Picture: Recent 2x2 colored photograph on a clear white background, featuring a visible name tag and the applicant's signature.
• Certificate of Good Moral Character
• Medical / Health Certificate
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