CMWSP Friendly Guide

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Congressional Migrant Workers Scholarship Program (CMWSP)

Congressional Migrant Workers Scholarship Program or CMWSP is another scholarship grant given to migrant workers and/or their immediate relatives who will pursue four- or five-year baccalaureate courses in the fields of Science and Technology. To qualify for the CMWSP, the applicant must pass the examination conducted by the Department of Science and Technology or DOST.

Successful applicants may receive up to PHP 60,000 per academic year in financial assistance, which is funded by the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO). This amount is intended to help cover the costs of tuition and other educational expenses.

The program was created in line with Section 37, Article IX of Republic Act No. 8042, also known as the Migrant Workers and Overseas Filipinos Act of 1995. The application period for CMWSP typically opens in June every school year, with the deadline for submission falling in the first week of August, or as announced by the Research and Operations Coordinating Services (ROCS) based on the schedule of the DOST examination.

Applicants must ensure that all documentary requirements are complete before submission, as incomplete applications will not be accepted. Each application undergoes a thorough evaluation and verification process. It’s important to note that being approved at this stage only qualifies the applicant to take the DOST National Competitive Examination—it does not yet guarantee the scholarship award.

Since the program was launched in 1999, the CMWSP has supported and produced a total of 213 graduates. Many of these scholars have completed degrees in high-demand fields such as Information Technology, Electronics and Communications Engineering, Biochemistry, and Chemical Engineering. These graduates have attended some of the most prestigious universities and colleges across the country, further highlighting the program’s success in empowering OFW families through access to quality education in technical and scientific fields.

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What are the qualifications?

1. The OFW-member must have an active membership with OWWA at the time of the availment.
2. The applicant has not been a recipient of a different scholarship program
3. The applicant has not taken any previous vocation/post-secondary, college/undergraduate units; and CMWSP qualifying exam
4. For applicants who are first-year enrollees in college:

• A child/sibling of an OFW (regardless if the OWWA member is single or married)
• Must be single and should not be more than 21 years old
• Must be a Grade 12 graduating student
• Must have a GWA of 80% or its equivalent with no failing grades
• Must pass the College Admission Test of the college/university he/she intends to enroll
• Should be included in the Top 100 passers of the DOST pre-qualifying exam

5. For applicants from 2nd to 5th-year college:

• Must be single and should not be more than 30 years old
• Must have a GWA of 85% or its equivalent

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What are the requirements for availing of CMWSP?

1. Accomplished scholarship application forms (2 copies)
2. 2×2 ID pictures (2 copies)
3. Certification of GWA of 80%
4. Form 137/Report Card or Transcript of Records (TOR) or any official copy of grades
5. Proof from OWWA office that you qualified on DOST exam for CMWSP
6. PSA Authenticated Birth Certificate
7. Original Copy of Scholarship Contract

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