A. PRE-DEPARTURE
EDUCATION PROGRAM
a. Country Specific Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar (PDOS) – The one-day
PDOS is a compulsory orientation to OFWs in adapting or adjusting to the
work environment as well as to the culture of their country of destinations.
Its primary objective is to provide OFWs with the means to cope with their
new work environment especially during their first few months of working
abroad. The 1-day PDOS is attended by all workers (all skills) prior to
their deployment abroad.
b. Comprehensive
Pre-Departure Education Program (CPDEP) - The CPDED is either a four or
six-day orientation seminar attended by Household Service Workers (HSWs). The
CPDEP is jointly conducted by accredited NGO PDOS providers and OWWA. The
NGO-accredited PDOS providers administer the PDOS on the first day, while OWWA
handles the language, culture and stress management sessions on the succeeding
days.
B. TRAINING
PROGRAMS FOR FILIPINO SEAFARERS
1. Seafarer’s
Upgrading Program (SUP)
The program intends to provide
job-related training in upgrading the knowledge, skills and develop expertise
among Filipino seafarers in accordance with technological advancements and
global maritime standards. It is in the form of financial assistance with OWWA
assuming the training cost as prescribed in the existing implementing
guidelines. The applicant may choose his/her preferred training course
accredited by Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) or Technical Education and Skills
Development Authority (TESDA) from the list of OWWA recognized Training
Providers where he/she intends to enroll. Training assistance is P7,500.00.
§ Requirements:
Seafarers with valid OWWA
membership contribution at the time of application shall be entitled to avail
of SUP under any of the following condition:
o Single contribution
for first time availment
o Subsequent
entitlements every three (3) recorded payments of OWWA membership contribution
For subsequent availments,
applications may be filed within 90 days from the date of last arrival to the
Philippines/on vacation or following the expiration of his employment contract.
§ Documentary Requirements:
o Proof of OWWA
membership
o Accomplished
Application Form
o Seafarer’s
Identification & Record Book and/or Passport (valid original copy)
o 2”x2” Photo (2
copies
C. SCHOLARSHIPS
FOR DEPENDENTS
1. Education
for Development Scholarship Program (EDSP)*
The EDSP is a scholarship grant
offered to qualified beneficiaries/dependents of active OWWA members who intend
to enroll a 4-5 year baccalaureate course in any preferred
colleges/universities. It shall be in the form of financial assistance
amounting to a maximum of P60,000.00 per school year.
Eligibility
§ The scholarship grant is
only provided once per family of an active OWWA member –OFW
§ The dependent applicant
must not be a recipient of any other scholarship grants
§ The dependent-applicant
has not previously taken the EDSP qualifying examination and any
post-secondary/vocational or undergraduate/college units.
Requirements
o The member-OFW must
have an active membership with OWWA at the time of the application.
o The
dependent-applicant must not be more than 21 years of age
o The
dependent-applicant must have an average grade of at least 80% and belongs to
the upper 20% of the 3rd year/high school graduating class
o The
dependent-applicant must pass the qualifying examination conducted by DOST and
belongs to the top 200 examination passer
o The
dependent-applicant must pass the College Admission Test of the university
he/she intends to enroll.
Documentary Requirements
- 1. Accomplished EDSP Application Form (2 copies)
- 2. 2x2 ID Photos (2 copies)
- 3. Birth Certificate authenticated by PSA
- 4. Certificate of Good Moral Character
- 5. Form 137 for incoming first year college or
Transcript of Records or Certificate of Grades for those already enrolled
in college
- 6. Certification from the principal that the
applicant obtained a general weighted average (GWA) of 80% and that he/she
belongs to the top 20% of the graduating class
OFW Dependent
Filing of EDSP Application
1. Filing
of application starts every June of each school year. Deadline for submission
of application is every first week of August of each year or as prescribed by
ROCS based on the scheduled qualifying exam conducted by DOST
2. An
applicant must be 4th year high school student and belongs to
the graduating class at the time of the application
3. Application
with incomplete documentary requirements will not be accepted
4. Applications
are subject for review and further verification as to the documentary
requirements submitted
5. Application
approval only identifies applicants who are qualified to take the national
competitive exam conducted by DOST. Examinees who belong to the top 200 passers
will qualify for the scholarship.
2. OFW
Dependent Scholarship Program (OFWDSP)*
The OFWDSP is an
educational assistance to qualified dependents of active OWWA-member OFWs who
intend to pursue any 4 or 5 year baccalaureate degree or associate degree in
state college or university. The scholarship shall be in the form of financial
assistance of P20,000.00 per year. Scholarship program to dependent of OFW
whose income is not more than US$400.00.
Every year, a total of 1,250
scholarship slots are allocated, thus;
o 200 scholars for
the slots of 10 poorest provinces
o 204 scholars for 17
cities at 12 scholars each
o 840 scholars for 80
provinces at 12 scholars each
o 6 slots for
applicants with meritorious cases c/o Home Office/ROCS
Qualified Beneficiaries:
o Legal dependents of
an active OWWA member-OFW whose monthly salary is US$400 or below
o Legal dependent
refers to only 1 child of married or single or only 1 sibling of member-OFW
o Qualified legal
dependent must be single and not more than 21 years old
o He/she must be a
high school graduate, physically, mentally and morally fit
o He/she must pass
the entrance examination conducted by state college/university in OWWA
Regional Offices where she intends to enroll
o The
dependent-applicant must not be a recipient of any other scholarship grants
Each OWWA active member is
entitled to only 1 scholarship beneficiary
OFW couples who are both eligible
for the program shall be entitled to only 1 scholarship slot
Eligible OFW dependent who are
previous availees of the EDSP and CMWSP are no longer qualified under the ODSP.
Documentary Requirements
- 1. Accomplished Application Form (2 copies)
- 2. 2x2 ID Photos (2 copies)
- 3. Proof of relationship to OWWA member (e.g. PSA or
Local Civil Registry (LCR)-authenticated birth certificate and certificate
of no marriage, if OFW is single)
- 4. Form 137 for incoming first year college or
Transcript of Records or Certificate of Grades for those already enrolled
in college
- 5. Medical certificate/clearance from any
DOH-accredited hospital/center/clinic
- 6. Certificate of Good Moral Character issued by the
principal/guidance counselor
- 7. Accomplished original copy of the Scholarship
Agreement
3. Congressional Migrant Workers Scholarship Program (CMWSP)*
The CMWSP is a scholarship
program extended to deserving migrant workers and/or their immediate
descendants who intend to pursue 4 or 5 year courses in the priority fields in
Science and Technology. It was created by virtue of Republic Act 8042,
otherwise known as the Migrant Workers and Overseas Filipinos Act of
1995. under section 37, Article lX. Educational assistance is
P60,000.00/year funds from the PCSO. Examination is administered by DOST.
100 passers qualify to the program. EDSP and CMWSP have the same date of
examinations.
Documentary Requirements for both
EDSP and CMWSP are the same.
4. Educational Livelihood
Assistance Program (ELAP)
Scholarship for the dependents of OFWs who were active OWWA members at the time of death. Only one child, usually the eldest child of member-OFW is given scholarship grant.
Scholarship for the dependents of OFWs who were active OWWA members at the time of death. Only one child, usually the eldest child of member-OFW is given scholarship grant.
o P5,000- allowance
for elementary
o P8,000.00-
allowance for high school
o 10,000.00-
allowance for college
The surviving spouse, if the OFW
member was married or the mother/father if the OFW was single, will also
receive a livelihood assistance of P15,000.00
Important educational
requirements are proof of OWWA membership by the OFW; proof
of relationship to OWWA member by the beneficiary
D. TRAINING
PROGRAMS FOR OFWs AND DEPENDENTS
a.
Skills-for-Employment –Scholarship Program (SESP)
It is in the form of training
assistance with OWWA assuming the training cost in vocational/technical courses
accredited by TESDA and other government institutions as prescribed in the
existing implementing guidelines. Financial assistance is P14,500.00. The
applicant may choose his/her preferred training course from the list of OWWA
recognized Training Providers where he/she intends to enroll. Eligible
to avail are member OFWs and beneficiaries. The applicant must be:
o An active OWWA
member or a dependent/beneficiary of an active OWWA member. Member-OFW
dependent/beneficiary shall be limited to :
o Spouse
o Child 20 years old
and below (not currently enrolled)
o Sister or brother
of single OFW 20 years old and below (not currently enrolled)
o A Filipino citizen
o At least elementary
graduate
§ Requirements:
·
Important documentary requirements include proof of OWWA membership for member,
and proof of relationship to OFW-member, if dependent/beneficiary
·
One (1) OWWA Membership contribution is applicable to one (1) SESP benefit;
succeeding availment needs three (3) additional membership contributions
b.
Information Technology (IT) Training Program
This computer literacy program
provides OFWs and their families training and access to technology intended to
bridge the communication gap between the OFW and his/her family and allow
them to communicate with each other through the internet. The program also aims
to upgrade their IT skills
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