OWWA Scholarship Application, Requirements and Benefits | Apply Now
OWWA Scholarship is now open to apply for all eligible Filipino Grade 12 Students, Overseas Workers Welfare Administration has made an announcement of Scholarship open on Facebook.
Application is now open to apply, EDSP – Education For Development Scholarship Program and ODSP – Dependent Scholarship Program.
What is EDSP Scholarship Program?
Educational for Development Scholarship (EDSP) Provide Qualified Dependents of active OWWA members who are intend to Pursue a 4 to 5 years of Baccalaureate Course, in any Colleges or Universities. with the Education assistance of PHP60,000 per school Year until complete the Course.
There are 2 types of Scholarship Program under EDSP – Education For Development Scholarship Program:
- EDSP 1: New incoming first-year college students
- EDSP 2: 2nd to 5th year college students
How much is OWWA Scholarship
The Educational Assistance of PHP60,000 per School Year.
What are the General Qualifications?
The Child of an Active OWWA Member or Sibling of a single or a Married but
The Childless active OWWA Member.
Incoming 1st year College
- Single
- Not more than 21 years old
- Grade 12 graduating student
- GWA of 80% or its equivalent
2nd to 5th Year College
- Single
- Not more than 30 years old
- With GWA not lower than 85% or its equivalent
- Must have no failing grades
- Must be enrolled in a Philippine-based college/university.
He or She must submit the Grades 9,10 and 11 in any of the following official document forms:
- Form 137,
- Form 138, or
- Transcript of Records
Document requirements to apply OWWA Scholarship Program:
Here are the list of Documents which going to required to apply for OWWA Scholarship Program
- 2×2 ID pictures
- Copy of OFW Passport I.D.
- Certificate of No Marriage (CENOMAR)
- OFW Declaration of no Child Dependent (For Married OFW but childless)
- Birth Certificate issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA),
- NSO or City/Municipal Registry Office
Who can apply for OWWA Scholarship Program?
- Deserving Migrant Workers (active OFWs) who are not more than 45 years old
- Children of active or inactive OFWs who are below 21 years old
- GWA of 80% without failing grades or within 20% of graduating class for children of OFW and no failing grades
- If OFW: Annual Family gross income of $2,400.00 or P76,000.00
- The Alternative Learning System passers under the Continuing Education Program – Accreditation and Equivalency (A&E) with an average of at least 85%or its equivalent as certified the DepEd Accredited Schools.
ODSP – Dependent Scholarship Program
The ODSP Scholarship Program is now open to apply for all the eligible Filipino Students. it is a scholarship grant given to the qualified dependents or a sibling of a single active OWWA Member.
OWWA Member of OFWs who receive a monthly salary of US$1000.00 or below, shall enroll in this program. you can enroll in any 4 to 5 years baccalaureate courses in any college or university.
Benefits under ODSP
- Will receive a financial assistance of PHP10,000 Per semester or PHP20,000 per academic year. Shall be cover their tuition and other academic expenses.
Documentary Requirements
- Valid OFW Passport Copy
- Applicant School ID or other valid ID
- Birth Certificate or Baptismal
- Proof of annual income
- pay slip, Employment certificate, proof of OFW income.
Requirements to Apply ODSP
- Must be single while applying
- Must be a child or sibling of an OFW active member.
- Must have good GWA of 80% without any failing grades or within 20% of graduating class for children of OFW.
- Applicant must not be more than 21 years of old for incoming 1st year college and not more than 30 years of old for 2nd to 5th year college program.
- Applicant must enroll in a Philippine-Based College or University.
OWWA Scholarship Application Period
- EDSP Category 1 & CMWSP: September 24, 2026
- EDSP Category 2 & ODSP: September 27, 2026
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How to apply OWWA Scholarship?
All The Interested applicants are welcome to apply for the OWWA ODSP and CMWSP Scholarship Program for the academic year 2026-2027 by visiting the Online Application link https://scholarship.owwa.gov.ph/
FAQs
The OWWA Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to dependents of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) to pursue higher education in the Philippines
OWWA offers two main scholarships:
1. Education for Development Scholarship Program (EDSP): For qualified dependents of OFWs pursuing a 4- or 5-year bachelor’s degree.
2. OFW Dependent Scholarship Program (ODSP): For dependents of OFWs with a monthly income of $600 or less, pursuing any college course.
1. A dependent child of an active OWWA member or sibling of a single OFW.
2. Must not be over 21 years old for EDSP and 30 years old for ODSP at the time of application.
3. Must meet academic and other requirements specified by OWWA.
1. EDSP: PHP 60,000 per academic year.
2. ODSP: PHP 20,000 per academic year.
1. Visit the nearest OWWA Regional Office or their website.
2. Complete the application form and submit required documents, such as proof of OWWA membership, birth certificate, and academic records.
3. Pass the qualifying exam for EDSP.
Scholars must maintain a satisfactory academic standing, comply with OWWA’s rules, and submit their grades every semester.
No, applicants can only apply for one OWWA scholarship program at a time.
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me please to help my expenses
Hi, Good evening I want to be scholar. I am single and hardworking student. Thank You!
I’m student in Pototan National Comprehensive High School grade 12 student
need lang pang tuition
sana po mapili po, dahil magiging malaking tulong po ito sakin, napakarami ko na pong inaplyan na scholarship program, pero hindi po ako napipili, kaya sana po palarin po, salamat po
Thankyouuuu
Hoping
Im grade 12 graduating
Good day sir/ma’am I’m graduating student of year 2026-2027. I’m here for applying scholarship, thankyouu.
PLEASE CHOICE ME
Please give me a scholarship need ko at para di mahirapan sila mama sa pag aaral sakin
Hi! I’m interested to apply for the OWWA EDSP Scholarship.
Can someone guide me on when the next qualifying exam schedule is and where to get the application form online?
Thank you po!
Apply this scholarship
i want to apply because no money
I want this scholarship
love this
I am aiming for a scholarship for my next journey as a student
Magandang gabi po. Ako po si John McCain Castillo, isang Grade 12 student. Nais ko po sanang mag-apply para sa scholarship. Maaari ko po bang malaman kung ano-ano ang mga kinakailangan at kwalipikasyon upang makapag-apply? Maraming salamat po sa inyong oras at tugon.
This scholarship help my family
sana po mapili ako na mabigyan ng scholarship para po mabawasan ang gastusin ng aking magulang
I deserve this scholarship because I am deeply committed to my education as a Senior High School student in the Academic Track. This financial support would significantly ease the burden on my family including my sisters allowing me to fully dedicate my time and energy to my studies, leadership responsibilities, and future career goals in the tourism industry. I pride myself on my resilience, drive, and passion for learning, and I am determined to turn this opportunity into a stepping stone for community contribution
I want to be one of this because I want to finish my studies by helping my parents to not paying my bills.
Good morning ma’am/sir I’m Samantha Tesnado,I’m really happy to see your post po I hope sana mapili po ninyo ako for this scholarship.This scholarship is what I need po specially I’m incoming college student I want to pursue this course po because I see my passion in this course I hope you help me to pursue this not for my sake but also for my parents. My parents salary is not enough so it’s hard for them to pay my tuition,my father is a construction worker and my mother is a housewife. I hope today is my day to pursue what I want in the future by help of OWWA scholarship but also I’m glad if not be chosen but I pray to be chosen po cause this is a really big help to me specially to my parents. THANKYOU IN ADVANCE OWWA.
I hope makuha ako dito kasi need ko talaga ng scholarship para ma bawasbawasan din ang mga gastusin sa aming pamilya
Good day. I am interested in applying for this scholarship opportunity. I have read and understood the information and requirements provided. I sincerely hope to be given the opportunity to become one of the scholars. Thank you for providing this opportunity to students.
I want to be a scholar
Paano po mag apply
I hope I get selected to be a scholar.
Thank you so much
Pleas me po I am grade 12 student na po here in doroluman arakan north cotabato and gusto ko pong sumali sa scholarship nang OWA and sana po mapili at maka sali thank you and God bless po😊😊😊😊
I’m grade 12 graduating
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Tawagan Norte labangan zds
I’m grade 12 graduating