OWWA Scholarship 2026-2027 is OPEN to Apply

The OWWA Scholarship 2026-2027 is now open to apply for all eligible college students in the Philippines. Recently, OWWA – the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration has announced the opening of online application for EDSP and CMWSP scholarship programs for the school year 2026-2027.

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OWWA Scholarship
Education for Development Scholarship Program – EDSP
Congressional Migrant Workers Scholarship Program (CMWSP)
OWWA ODSP – OFW Dependent Scholarship Program
Documentary Requirements
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OWWA Scholarship

The OWWA Scholarship is a financial grant provided by the Overseas Workers Filipino Administration (OWWA) to eligible and deserving students to help them pursue their education without worrying about the tuition fees and costs related to their education.

The Overseas Workers Filipino Administration (OWWA) is calling in applications from all interested and eligible college students to apply for these programs and avail its benefits.

Here is the list of scholarships provided by OWWA:

Education for Development Scholarship Program (EDSP)
Congressional Migrant Workers Scholarship Program (CMWSP)
OFW Dependent Scholarship Program (ODSP)

Education for Development Scholarship Program – EDSP

The Education for Development Scholarship Program (EDSP) provides financial assistance to qualified dependents of active OWWA members who intend to pursue a 4 to 5-year baccalaureate course in any preferred colleges or universities in the Philippines.

The DOST national examinations determine the selection of scholars for incoming freshmen.

OWWA EDSP Scholarship Benefits

An OWWA Scholar who is selected for the EDSP program, will receive a financial assistance of Php60,000.00 per school year until the completion of their four to five year baccalaureate course.

Qualifications to apply for scholarship

Following is the list of qualifications a candidate must meet to apply for EDSP scholarship:

The applicant must be a child or sibling of a single or married, but childless, of an Active OWWA member
Candidate must be single
He or She must not be more than 21 years old upon application
Must be Grade 12 graduating student
Must have a GWA of at least 80% or its equivalent
Candidate must have no failing grades
Must be willing to enroll in Philippine-based colleges/universities

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EDSP Application Status : OPEN

The ODSP Scholarship program is open to apply from November 10-28, 2025.

EDSP Online Application Link

All interested students can apply for ODSP Scholarship from here: https://scholarship.owwa.gov.ph/.

Congressional Migrant Workers Scholarship Program (CMWSP)

The Congressional Migrant Workers Scholarship Program (CMWSP) is one of OWWA programs that provides scholarships grants 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.

The national qualifying examination for CMWSP Scholarship is administered by Department of Science and Technology Science and Education Institute (DOST-SEI). This exam determines the eligibility of new incoming college freshmen scholars.

OWWA CMWSP Scholarship Benefits

An OWWA Scholar who is selected for the OWWA CMWSP – Congressional Migrant Workers Scholarship Program, will receive 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.

Qualifications to apply for scholarship

Following is the list of qualifications a candidate must meet to apply for CMWSP scholarship:

The applicant can be OFW him/herself
The child of OFW or sibling of a single or married but childless OFW who is not more than 21 years old upon application
Must have an annual family income not more than USD 2,400.00 or its equivalent
Must have a GWA of at least 80% or its equivalent
He or She must have no failing grades
Must be willing to enroll in Science and Technology Courses
Must be willing to enroll in Philippine-based colleges/universities

CMWSP Application Status : OPEN

The CMWSP Scholarship program is open to apply from November 10-28, 2025.

CMWSP Online Application Link

All interested students can apply for CMWSP Scholarship from here: https://scholarship.owwa.gov.ph/.

OWWA ODSP – OFW Dependent Scholarship Program

The OFW Dependent Scholarship Program, popularly known as the OWWA ODSP Scholarship is a scholarship grant given to the qualified dependents or a sibling of a single active OWWA member.

OWWA member OFWs who receive a monthly salary of US $1000.00 or below, regardless or job category, who shall enroll, is currently enrolled or has been enrolled in any four or five-year baccalaureate course or associate course in any college or university can apply for this scholarships program.

OWWA ODSP Scholarship Benefits

An OWWA Scholar who is selected for the OWWA ODSP – OFW Dependent Scholarship Program, will receive a financial assistance of Php10,000.00 per semester or Php20,000.00 per school year to cover their tuition fees and other academic-related expenses.

Qualifications to apply for scholarship

Following is the list of qualifications a candidate must meet to apply for ODSP scholarship:

The applicant must be Single
Must be a child or sibling of an OFW active member
Must have passing GWA
The applicant must not be more than 21 years old for Incoming 1st year college and 30 years old for 2nd to 5th year college
Must be enrolled in a Philippine-based college / university
Must have a GWA of 80% without failing grades or within 20% of graduating class for children of OFW
Qualified dependents of OFWs must have a monthly OFW income not more than USD $1000.00 or its equivalent

ODSP Application Status : NOT OPEN

The ODSP Scholarship program is not open to apply.

ODSP Online Application Link

The ODSP Scholarship program is not open to apply.

Documentary Requirements

Following is the general list of documents required to apply for OWWA scholarship:

Proof of Identity
- OFW – Valid Passport Copy of OFW Passport Bio or Information Page
- Dependent – School I.D. or any available valid I.D.
- ANY of the following: Birth Certificate or Baptismal
Proof of Grades
- Previous school year Form 137, Form 138, Form 10 or Transcript of Records (TOR)
2×2 ID picture (white background, may name tag at signature)

NOTE: Scores from SY 2024-2025 or SY 2023-2024 may be accepted as preliminary requirements for initial submission. Final requirements are expected to be submitted upon receipt of confirmation from the OWWA RWO where the application was submitted.