Objectives of the Program
- To address the adverse impact of an OFW's death on the family.
- To sustain family income capacity.
- To ensure continuous education for one eligible dependent.
Components of the Program
- Educational Component: Subsidized continuing education from elementary to tertiary or technical/vocational courses.
- Economic Component: Financial aid for livelihood projects including provision of vending cart, tools, working capital, and optional training.
Eligibility and Beneficiaries
Only one legal dependent per deceased OFW for each program component.
Educational Component Beneficiaries:
- Active OWWA member’s legal dependents (valid membership or expired within 6 months before death).
- Legal dependents include eldest child or eldest sibling depending on family situation.
- Dependents must be single, preferably under 21 years, physically/mentally/morally fit, currently enrolled or qualifying for continued education.
- Coverage from current educational level through completion of course.
Economic Component Beneficiaries:
- Surviving spouse, child, parent, or siblings willing to support the family and engage in livelihood.
- Must be physically and mentally capable, open to training and entrepreneurial development.
- Beneficiaries other than spouse or parent must be sanctioned by those parties.
Educational Component Entitlements and Guidelines
- One beneficiary per deceased OFW.
- Prior beneficiaries of similar programs are ineligible.
- Financial assistance:
- PHP 5,000/year for grade school
- PHP 8,000/year for high school
- PHP 5,000/semester or PHP 10,000/year for tertiary or technical/vocational courses
- Tuition fees paid directly to schools; excess funds given to grantee.
- Group accident insurance of PHP 100,000 for college-level beneficiaries.
- Scholarship Agreement binding the grantee and guardian to program rules.
- Grantees must meet school admission and academic standards.
Economic Component Entitlements
- Maximum aid of PHP 15,000 per family for livelihood, allocated as follows:
- Up to PHP 12,000 for structure or vending cart
- PHP 2,500 for merchandise
- PHP 500 for training costs
- Flexibility to adjust allocation based on actual costs and existing livelihood activities.
- Assistance can be used to enhance or expand pre-existing livelihood projects.
Implementation Mechanics
- Sinking fund provision for prospective scholars even at pre-school level.
- Allocated slots:
- 1,396 for Educational Component
- 1,396 for Economic Component
- Venue for study limited to region of declared residency, with exceptions for pre-qualified cases.
- Business location under Economic Component is beneficiary's choice.
Documentary Requirements
- Completed application and passport-size photos.
- Proofs of legal relationship and OWWA membership.
- School records and medical certificate.
- Certificate of good moral character.
- Original Scholarship Agreement.
- For Economic Component, additional certification of livelihood receipt and consent from designated beneficiaries.
Scholarship Agreement
- Binding contract among scholar, guardian, and OWWA with terms and conditions for continued assistance.
Program Monitoring and Evaluation
- Regular evaluation of academic performance by Regional Welfare Offices (RWOs).
- Submission of enrollment, progress, terminal, and employment reports by RWOs.
- Monitoring of livelihood projects and updating PPDD through ROCS.
Budgetary Provisions
- Initial funding of PHP 79,671,000 allocated to cover 2,792 family beneficiaries.
- Additional funds may be requested based on actual program needs.
Effectivity
- The program takes immediate effect upon issuance.