BORACAY ISLAND, Aklan, Aug. 10 -- Children of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) from Aklan who wants to avail scholarship programs of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) do not have to travel far to apply.
Qualified children of OFWs who are active members of the agency can already pass their application at the Public Employment Service Office at the Aklan Provincial Office, according to Aklan PESO Manager Vivian Ruiz-Solano.
Solano said children of OFWs can avail of the Overseas Dependent Scholarship Program of OWWA.
Solano said PESO will open even on Saturdays to accept scholarship applications.
This will allow those from Aklan especially those who have classes to process and pass their requirements instead of traveling to OWWA regional office in Iloilo City.
Solano likewise stressed that even those who have already enrolled in college can still avail of the scholarship as long as they have no grades lower than 80 percent.
Qualified scholars can receive PHP10,000 per semester or PHP20,000 in a year.
The scholars will also have a PHP300,000 group insurance. (PNA)
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