Moving to Grade 12 can bring more school expenses, from transportation and supplies to other daily education costs.

If you are preparing to enter Grade 12, Government Scholarships for Incoming Grade 12 Students may provide financial support while you continue Senior High School.

These programs are offered by government agencies and public offices. Some are open to many students, while others are only for qualified dependents, families, or groups.

This guide will help you find government scholarship and educational assistance programs that may be available to incoming Grade 12 students in the Philippines.

Who Is This Guide For?

This guide is mainly for students who have completed Grade 11 and are preparing to enter Grade 12.

You may also see these terms in scholarship announcements:

• Incoming Grade 12 student
• Grade 11 graduate
• Senior High School student
• Current Senior High School student
• Grade 12 applicant

These terms may refer to students who are about to begin their final year of Senior High School.

However, you should always check the official rules. Some government programs are only for students from certain families or groups, such as qualified dependents of Overseas Filipino Workers.

What Is a Government Scholarship?

A government scholarship or educational assistance program is support provided by a government agency, public office, or government institution.

You may qualify based on your school level, grades, family situation, financial need, or connection to a group covered by the program.

Government scholarships and educational assistance may be available to:

• Students who need financial support
• Students with good academic performance
• Dependents of qualified workers
• Students from certain communities or groups
• Students affected by special family situations
• Students who meet other rules set by the government agency

Some programs provide regular school assistance, while others are created for students and families facing specific situations.

Important Application Reminder

Government scholarship programs and educational assistance programs have different application schedules and guidelines. Each agency sets its own timeline, eligibility rules, available slots, and selection process.

Some programs may accept applications every school year, while others depend on the situation of the applicant or the schedule of the government office handling the program.

The programs listed in this guide may not always be open for application. Before you apply, always check the latest information from the official source.

Make sure to check:

• Current application period and deadline
• Updated eligibility rules
• Required documents
• Available educational assistance
• Application steps and official submission location
• Latest rules from the government agency

Preparing your documents early can help you avoid delays, especially when additional proof of family or membership status is required.

Government Scholarship and Educational Assistance Programs

Below are government programs that incoming Grade 12 students may check for educational support.

Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA)

1. Education and Livelihood Assistance Program (ELAP)

The Education and Livelihood Assistance Program provides educational support to qualified dependents of OFWs under special family circumstances. It may support one qualified dependent from Kinder until college completion.

You may qualify if you are the dependent of an OFW who died while an active OWWA member, or of an OFW who was incarcerated, convicted, or given the death penalty abroad and had at least one OWWA membership contribution.

Who should check this: Incoming Grade 12 students who are qualified dependents of OFWs covered by the ELAP program

Before You Apply

Before you submit an application, read the latest OWWA guidelines carefully.

Make sure to:

• Check if you meet the ELAP family conditions.
• Confirm that Grade 12 is still covered.
• Check the latest educational assistance amount.
• Prepare the required supporting documents.
• Follow the official OWWA application process.
• Submit your application to the correct OWWA office or channel.
• Check the official OWWA page for updates.

Program rules and assistance amounts may change, so always use the latest official information before applying.

References

The information in this guide was verified using the official program details, application guidelines, and announcements from the following government agency:

• Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA)

Scholarship and educational assistance details may change without prior notice. Application schedules, eligibility requirements, benefits, available assistance, and documentary requirements are determined by the government agency.

Always check the latest official announcement before applying.

Research Note: This guide was prepared and verified with the help of partners, volunteers, and the CRA team.

Please note that being included in this guide does not necessarily mean that a scholarship or assistance program is currently accepting applications. Always visit the official government agency page for the latest application period, requirements, benefits, and application procedures.