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Owwa Scholarships 2023 – EDSP and CMWSP for Grade 12 Students
Education for Development Scholarship Program (EDSP) and Congressional Migrant Workers Scholarship Program (CMWSP) online application is now open for the Incoming 1st Year for SY 2023 who are currently studying Grade 12.

The Education for Development Scholarship Program (EDSP) and Congressional Migrant Workers Scholarship Program (CMWSP) are one of the Scholarship programs by the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) group. The OWWA group promotes the welfare and wellbeing of Filipino workers who are employed abroad. So, Overseas Workers Welfare Administration provides various scholarships opportunities, insurances, and educational opportunities for Overseas Filipino Worker and their dependents.
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Table of Contents
- What is Education for Development Scholarship Program (EDSP)
- Qualifications to apply for Education for Development Scholarship Program (EDSP)
- Documentary Requirements for EDSP Scholarship
- What is Congressional Migrant Workers Scholarship Program (CMWSP)
- Qualifications to apply for Congressional Migrant Workers Scholarship Program (CMWSP)
- Documentary Requirements for CMWSP Scholarship
- How to Apply for EDSP and CMWSP Scholarship
- Application Links
- Application Deadline
What is Education for Development Scholarship Program (EDSP)
The Education for Development Scholarship Program, EDSP OWWA Scholarship is a scholarship grant offered to qualified beneficiaries/dependents of OWWA Members who belong to the top examinees of the OWWA pre-qualifying examination administered by Department of Science and Technology Science and Education Institute (DOST-SEI) and intend to enroll in chosen baccalaureate course in any college/university within the Philippines.
EDSP OWWA Scholarship provides a financial assistance with a maximum of ₱60,000.00 per school year until the completion of the 4-5 years baccalaureate course.
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Qualifications to apply for Education for Development Scholarship Program (EDSP)
Following are the qualifications required to apply for Education for Development Scholarship Program (EDSP) Scholarship:
- The applicant must be a child of an active OWWA member; or Sibling of a single or married but childless active OWWA member.
- The applicant must be Single.
- The applicant must be not more than 21 years old.
- The applicant must be grade 12 graduating student.
- He or She must have a General Weighted Average (GWA) of 80% or its equivalent
- Must submit academic of grades 9, 10, & 11 in ANY of the following official documentary form:
- Form 137;
- Form 138; or
- Transcript of records
Documentary Requirements for EDSP Scholarship
Following are the Documentary Requirements for Education for Development Scholarship Program (EDSP) Scholarship:
- OFW Passport I.D.
- 2×2 ID pictures
- Birth Certificate from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) / Local Civil Registrar (LCR)
- Form 137/ Form 138/ Transcript of Records (TOR)
- Certificate of No Marriage (CENOMAR) (For Single OFW whose dependent/applicant is the sibling)
- OFW Declaration of No Child Dependent (For Married OFW but childless)
Please note that these requirements include the documents which should be prepared and submitted once the scholarship applicant is officially informed that he/she passed the pre-qualifying process or examination.
For more information on EDSP Scholarship read this : EDSP OWWA Scholarship 2023
What is Congressional Migrant Workers Scholarship Program (CMWSP)
The Congressional Migrant Workers Scholarship Program (CMWSP) is an OWWA SAcholarship program extended to deserving migrant workers and/or their immediate descendants of OWWA members who intend to pursue courses in the priority fields in Science and Technology.
CMWSP Scholarship provides a financial assistance with a maximum of ₱60,000.00 per school year until the completion of 4-5 years baccalaureate course in any college/universities within the Philippines.
PCSO regulates the funding for this program through a replenishable allocation released to and maintained under a separate account by the OWWA Secretariat.
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Qualifications to apply for Congressional Migrant Workers Scholarship Program (CMWSP)
Following are the qualifications required to apply for Congressional Migrant Workers Scholarship Program (CMWSP) :
- He or She must be a deserving Migrant Workers (active OFWs) who are not more than 45 years old.
- He or She must be the Children of active OFWs who are below 21 years old.
- He or She must be a should have a General Weighted Average (GWA) of 80% without failing grades or within 20% of graduating class for children of ofw and no failing grades if ofw.
- The applicant must have Annual Family gross income of $2,400.00 or ₱76,000.00.
- He or She must be 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.
Documentary Requirements for CMWSP Scholarship
Following are the Documentary Requirements for Congressional Migrant Workers Scholarship Program (CMWSP):
- The OFW Passport I.D.
- 2×2 ID pictures
- Birth Certificate authenticated by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) / Local Civil Registrar (LCR)
- Form 137/ Certified true copy of Form 138/ Transcript of Records (TOR)
- Any Proof of Family Income i.e. (Income Tax Return, Pay Slip, Overseas Employment Contract (OEC), and others as applicable
How to Apply for EDSP and CMWSP Scholarship
You can apply for the EDSP and CMWSP Scholarship in the following steps

- Click on your desired Scholarship application link (given below).
- After you click on the application, you will be redirected to OWWA Scholarship Online Portal.
- Select the Scholarship you wish to apply.
- Tick the check boxes in Qualified Beneficiaries.
- Select the OWWA Regional Office to apply Scholarship and Click on Register.
Application Links
You can apply for Education for Development Scholarship Program (EDSP) and Congressional Migrant Workers Scholarship Program (CMWSP) Scholarship programs 2023 to 2024 from here:
EDSP OWWA Scholarship 2023 Application
CMWSP OWWA Scholarship 2023 Application
Application Deadline
The opening of application date for the Scholarships is January 9, 2023
The deadline for Education for Development Scholarship Program, EDSP OWWA Scholarship 2023 Application is January 31, 2023.
The deadline for Congressional Migrant Workers Scholarship Program, CMWSP OWWA Scholarship 2023 Application is January 31, 2023
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