Elisa C. Cepe, Senior Technical Education and Skills Development Specialist in the province said the scholars are provided financial assistance of P4,500.00 per semester, P500.00 monthly allowance and P250.00 book allowance per semester.

TESDA Scholarship Admission Criteria include among others the passing of the qualifying test, High School General Average of 80 and above and the parents or family annual income is P120,000.00 and below.

Cepe stressed that the government’s scholarship program is being implemented to help poor and deserving students coming from families with a monthly income of P10,000.00 and below.

The scholars have the liberty of choosing any course under the UPRAS category, among which are Computer Programming; Computer Technician; Secretarial; Diploma in Information Technology; Electronics Technology; Foster-Giver; Care-Giver; Nursing Assistant; Hotel and Restaurant Management (HRM); Hotel and Restaurant Services; and Seafarer.

To guide students in choosing their careers or jobs, TESDA conducts Career Guidance/Counseling Services in schools.

The scholarship program responds to the government’s Ten-Point Agenda, especially on creation of jobs and employment, explained Cepe.

TESDA in addition to the scholarship program conducts Competency Assessment and Accreditation test formerly called Trade Test, in order to enhance job or career qualifications and better employment opportunities that will address poverty and unemployment.

source: www.pia.gov.ph