According to OWWA RWO VI Director Saul de Vries, the project is an educational grant for dependents of OFWs who have finished their contracts and have returned home but unable to go back for overseas work as well as those who suffered misfortunes, accidents, illnesses or deaths while serving abroad.

Qualified under the program are direct beneficiaries of an indigent or jobless OFW, enrolled in any public elementary and secondary schools with above average class standing. Requirements for the grant are birth certificate and report of indigent or social case study from the DSWD or prepared by a family welfare officer (FWO).

The SESP consists of 1 year to 6 months technical/vocational programs offered to land-based OFW members or their beneficiaries in coordination with TESDA. Tuition fee does not exceed P14,500 for one-year and P7,250 for the 6-month course.

The EDSP is a scholarship for active OFW members with OWWA and their dependents, with financial assistance not exceeding P30,000 per semester.

The SUP is a job-related skills training in priority maritime courses designed to upgrade knowledge and skills, develop expertise and update skills in accordance with technological advancement and international maritime. The financial assistance range from P1,200 to P7,500. (Beat The Odds Infobits)

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