In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Project EASE was created to assist college-level dependents of active OWWA OFWs who had been repatriated or displaced. Those who are approved will receive PhP10,000 in cash each year for 4 years for their education.
Overview
It is common for Filipino workers abroad to save a large portion of their earnings from working away from home so they can provide for their children and families. Nevertheless, a large number of OFWs have lost their jobs as a result of the pandemic. Through this project, the dependents of these Filipinos will be able to finance their education.
Benefits
Each recipient of an approved scholarship grant is entitled to PhP10,000 per year for four (4) years for a dependent who is enrolled at a college level.
Qualifications
Students who are dependent on active OWWA OFW members can take part in Project EASE. A renewed membership will be required before a grant can be applied for by an inactive member or an expired member.
Eligible dependents of OWWA OFW members include:
- When the OFW member is married or is a single parent, children under 30 years of age are eligible for this grant:
- If the OFW member is a single parent, the sibling, child, or nephew/niece under 30 years of age are eligible.
Not covered by Project EASE:
- Scholarship Grant holders under the ODSP, EDSP, ELAP-Education and CMWSP
- Members who are inactive and through OWWA
- Undocumented workers
Requirements
- Accomplished Application for Project EASE through online application at ease@owwa.gov.ph
- Submit copies of the following:
- Passport of an OFW who is an OWWA member
- A flight ticket or boarding pass evidencing return to the country from 01 February 2020 onward;
- For validation, an official receipt or other proof of OWWA membership is required;
- Proof of relationship to the OFW
- If the active member is a single or married parent, the birth certificate of the child;
- OWWA member-OFW’s CENOMAR and birth certificate, if single;
- Certificate of Grade of the dependent.
Steps On How To Avail Project Ease
Step 1: All OWWA members who have returned to the country since 01 February 2020 must file applications through the online portal, ease.owwa.gov.ph, for their designated child beneficiaries.
Step 2: The applicant shall receive a serial reference/tracking number via SMS or e-mail, for monitoring of the status application.
Step 3: A notification will be sent via SMS or e-mail to applicants whose requirements have been incomplete or invalid.
Step 4: Upon approval of an application, the applicant will be able to download and print out a Scholarship Agreement. The agreement will need to be signed and notarized. OWWA Regional Welfare Offices receive signed and notarized Scholarship Agreements via courier service.
Step 5: The qualified beneficiaries of the Project EASE will be announced, and the assistance will be paid directly to the student beneficiary’s bank account.
Source OWWA
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