TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan, May 9 (PIA) – The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) Region 02 established an all-time high record in the Congressional Migrant Workers Scholarship Program (CMWSP) for this year.

Director Rosario S. Ilo during the awarding of certificates of scholarship here said OWWA is very proud to have the 50% passers from region 02, added that out of 126 passers in the country, 50% or 63 passers came from Region 02 aside from one passer under the Education for Development Scholarship Program (EDSP).

The scholars just received their scholarship certificates and signed the scholarship agreement during the recently conducted celebration of OWWA’s 31st Founding Anniversary.

Ilo posed challenge to scholars to concentrate on their studies as way of giving back the sacrifices of their parents abroad, as OWWA is also expecting them to bring home their diplomas in four to five years.

The director assures that the agency will extend its full support towards the realization of the dreams of the scholars.

Meanwhile, Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) regional director Sixto Rodriguez saluted OWWA for its commitment to serve the thousands of overseas workers in region 02 especially in providing scholarships and assistance.

He urged OWWA officials to continue to improve the life of OFW’s as DOLE to also give its all out support.
Passers of the EDSP will enjoy a maximum of 60 thousand financial grant while the CMWSP will enjoy a 58 thousand educational assistance per school year leading to a four-to-five year baccalaureate course in any college or university.