How to be an OWWA Scholar: Skills-for-Employment Scholarship Program (SESP)
Maria Theresa S. Samante, Jan 21, 2008
The Skills for Employment Scholarship Program (SESP) is another scholarship program offered by the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) for the land-based or sea-based OWWA member-OFWs of to their dependents/beneficiaries.
The SESP was made possible with the coordination of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA). This scholarship program offers six-month vocational and one year technical course following the regular school year calendar.
The qualified applicant for one year technical course will receive P14,000 financial assistance while P7,250 will be granted for six-month vocational course. The financial assistance will be given directly to the training institute where the dependents/beneficiaries enrolled.
Course offered:
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· agriculture and fishery |
· decorative crafts and ceramics |
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· processed food and beverages |
· gifts, toys and housewares |
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· tourism (hotel and restaurant) |
· jewelry |
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· metals and engineering |
· furniture and fixtures |
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· garments |
· construction |
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· communication/electronics/information technology |
· maritime land transport |
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· health, social services and other community |
· social and personal services |
What are the requirements
1. Must be an active OWWA member (land-based or sea-based) or beneficiary/dependent of an active OWWA member
2. Must pass the TESDA qualifying examination or Multiple Aptitude Battery Test (MABT) on the program of choice
3. Have at least one (1) recorded membership contribution
Three (3) additional membership contributions are required for subsequent availment. After completing the course, must submit for competency assessment and certification administered by TESDA or its accredited testing center.
Who are qualified beneficiaries/dependents
1. Child not older than 21 years old or spouse of a married OFW
2. Brother/sister not older than 21 years old of an unmarried OFW
You need to submit
1. Accomplished application forms (2 sets)
2. 1"x1" ID pictures (2 copies)
3. Form 137/HS Report Card or Transcript of Records/ official copy of grades
4. Proof of OWWA Membership: official receipt of OWWA contribution/OFW E-Card
5. If a Member's beneficiary: proof of relationship to OWWA member (e.g. copy of marriage contract and/or birth certificate of both OFW and applicant- dependent duly certified by the Local Civil Registrar)
To avail of the OWWA scholarship, please bring the requirements mentioned above at the nearest OWWA office. For more information please visit the OWWA website at www.owwa.gov.ph
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