TACLOBAN CITY – At least 19 individuals from Northern Samar province have been awarded scholarships through the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) program.
The scholarship recipients hail from the municipalities of Laoang, San Roque, Las Navas, Pambujan, Palapag, Lavezares, Mondragon, Catarman, Victoria, Rosario, Bobon, and Capul.
The provincial government of Northern Samar, led by Governor Edwin Ongchuan, has welcomed this initiative, which aims to support deserving college students in completing their education.
“Gov. Ongchuan places a high priority on education and is implementing various scholarship programs for the Nortehanons, alongside other educational assistance initiatives from national government agencies, local government units (LGUs), and non-government organizations,” the provincial government stated in a press release.
The awarding ceremony for the OWWA Scholarship Program took place at the Sumuroy Hall on October 10, 2024.
Under this program, scholars are entitled to receive educational assistance of P20,000 per year for qualified dependents of active OWWA member-OFWs whose monthly salary does not exceed $600, or at least P34,500.
Before receiving the scholarship grants, the beneficiaries participated in a values orientation and financial literacy program. (ROEL T.AMAZONA)
