Education for Development Scholarship Program (EDSP) – AY 2025–2026

• Incoming College Freshmen who are dependents of active OWWA members and pass the DOST National Examination (Top 1,000 qualifiers)
  
• College students (2nd to 5th year level) with a GWA of at least 85%, enrolled in Philippine-based colleges or universities
  
• Applicants must be the child or sibling of an active OWWA member and must not have availed of any other OWWA scholarship
  
• Must be single and not more than 30 years old for College Level applicants
  
• Up to 600 scholarship slots are available for 2nd to 5th year college students

Scholars may enjoy the following benefits:

• Up to ₱60,000.00 per school year until completion of a 4- or 5-year baccalaureate degree
  
• Applicable for scholars from freshman year through graduation (depending on category)

Applicants must have the following qualifications:

• Must be a child or sibling of an active OWWA member
  
• Must not be a recipient of any other OWWA scholarship program
  
• For Incoming Freshmen:
  
  • Must qualify in the DOST-administered national exam (Top 1,000 qualifiers)
    
• For 2nd to 5th Year College Students:
  
  • Must be single and not older than 30 years old
    
  • Must have a GWA of at least 85% with no failing grades
    
  • Must be enrolled in a Philippine-based college or universityRequired Documents:
    • Valid ID (School ID or government-issued)
    • Birth certificate or baptismal certificate
    • Proof of grades (Report card, Form 137/138, or Certificate of Grades)
    • Copy of valid passport bio page of the OFW
    • 2×2 ID photo (white background, with name tag and signature)