Supplemental Guidelines for WODP Scholarship Grants

To assist in extending scholarship grants to legitimate dependents of officers or members of locals/chapters of labor federations and independent unions.
Supports the nationwide DOLE mandate to strengthen trade unionism and promote workers' capabilities as independent and active partners in development.
Empowers workers through information access, training, and educational assistance.

Scholarships cover four-year courses in science and technology fields.
Scholarships are extended to legitimate dependents of officers or members of the covered labor organizations.

Applicants must pass a screening conducted by the scholarship training team.
Required documentation includes:
1. Two 1x1 ID pictures.
2. Income Tax Return (original and copy) showing monthly income of Php13,000 or below.
3. Certification of bona fide membership from the labor organization.
4. High school diploma or report card with at least 80% general average in 4th year.
5. Birth certificate with local civil registry number (or baptismal certificate if unavailable).
6. Certificate of good health.
7. Certificate of good moral character.
8. Statement of no earned post-secondary units.
9. Duly accomplished application form.
Application processing and approval are handled by the Bureau of Labor Relations (BLR) or Labor Relations Division (LRD).
Funds release conditions:
- Assistance covered under a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signed by relevant parties.
- Tuition and fees paid directly to educational institutions unless operational constraints require grantee to advance payment; reimbursements follow upon receipt submission.
- Book allowances and monthly stipends released directly to scholars.

Only one legitimate dependent per officer/member can avail of the scholarship.
Age limit for applicants: maximum 30 years old.
Enrollment must be in a recognized state college/university or private school with accredited Science and Technology programs, and passing the school's qualifying exam is required.
Scholars must maintain required grades and enroll in successive regular semesters for scholarship continuation.
Compliance with the scholarship grant agreement involving the scholar, parents, and DOLE is mandatory.
Failing or dropping one subject requires retake at the scholar's expense; two failures disqualify continuation.
If discontinuing studies without justifiable reason, the labor organization covers the expenses, subject to reimbursement by the parent officer/member.
Periodic submission of liquidation documents (official receipts, grades) is required for scholarship continuance.
Scholars may transfer or change school only once based on justified reasons.
Scholarship continues despite cessation of union membership due to closure or retrenchment but stops if membership ends due to resignation, promotion, or departure abroad.

Filing and processing of applications are conducted by the Bureau of Labor Relations or Labor Relations Division.

The BLR is responsible for the overall management, supervision, and coordination of the Scholarship Grant or WODP program.
Other provisions from Department Order No. 26, Series of 1995, as amended, remain effective where consistent.

These Supplemental Guidelines take effect immediately upon publication in two newspapers of general circulation.