In view of the need to ensure a more efficient implementation of the Education for Development Scholarship Program, the following supplemental guidelines are hereby promulgated:

 

A. Availment Requirement:

1. The applicant must have an average grade of at least 80% and belong to the upper 20% of the high school graduating class.

 

B. Documentary Requirements:

1. The Form 137 or Transcript of Record should be accompanied by the Principal's Certification on Scholastic Standing of Applicant.

 

C. Financial Assistance:

1. The release of the balance of the financial assistance per semester, in case of lower amount of school/tuition fee paid, shall be effected immediately upon submission of official receipt.

2. The financial assistance shall be extended for enrollment during the summer term if the subject(s) taken is/are required in the curriculum of the chosen course, provided that said subject/s cannot be taken during regular semestral schedules.

 

D. Conditions of Scholarship:

1. The grant of scholarship shall be final only upon receipt of the signed scholarship contract and other required documents from the scholar.

2. The scholar must comply with the terms and conditions of the scholarship agreement between himself/herself, parents or legal guardian and the OWWA.

3. The scholar must maintain the grade point average (GPA) of at least 80% per semester for the continuance of the scholarship until completion of the course.

4. The scholar should regularly submit required documents like official registration form or its equivalent every start of the semester and class cards or authenticated copy of his/her grades every end of the semester.

5. Shifting of Program Study/Transfer of School may still be allowed before the third year of the chosen course, provided that no additional cost shall be incurred by the Program for the particular scholar.

6. The Revised Table of Offenses/Actions of the Congressional Migrant Worker Scholarship Program (CMWSP) shall likewise be applied for EDSP.

These supplemental guidelines shall take effect immediately.

Adopted: 24 Oct. 2005

(SGD.) MARIANITO D. ROQUE
Administrator