President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo – Training for Work Scholarship Program (PGMA-TWSP) scholar

We are proud to receive numerous applications everyday that is why we thoroughly screen all applicants to make sure that we give the scholarship grants to deserving students.

Please read carefully the step-by-step pre-qualification process below:

We are proud to receive numerous applications everyday that is why we thoroughly screen all applicants to make sure that we give the scholarship grants to deserving students.

Please read carefully the step-by-step pre-qualification process below:

1. Fill out the e-TESDA Scholarship Application Form of scholarship form
2. Visit your nearest TESDA Regional / Provincial / District office of TESDA offices to schedule for an orientation and to submit a copy of the NCAE or YP4SC results
* For those without NCAE or YP4SC results, take the O*NET Computerized Interest Profiler at TESDA before scheduling for an orientation
* TESDA will gladly assist you in interpreting the results of your NCAE / YP4SC / O*NET Computerized Interest Profiler and in giving sound advice on what courses to take
3. Attend the group orientation. It will help you decide not just on what course to finally take, but also on the mode of learning – whether full online or blended learning.
4. Pass the pre-training written examination and submit the complete requirements for your desired course
5. Check your email periodically to see examination results / status of your application

Passed the pre-qualification process? Congratulations for being included in TESDA’s roster of scholars! Please observe strictly the following guidelines as you start in your online course:

1. TESDA will provide you with an (1) internet access card and (2) your own e-TESDA username and password. Note well this information entrusted to you.
2. For the internet access card:
1. Present your internet access card to your facilitator every time you visit any TESDA accredited internet café (like Netopia or computer laboratories of public and private schools)so you can avail of free internet access and browse your lessons online.
* Netopia internet cards are exclusively for Netopia branches. Accredited computer laboratories of public and private schools have a different internet access card.
2. Your facilitator will also guide you as you familiarize yourself with the Learning Management System being used for your course

For the e-TESDA username and password:

Enroll personally at the school implementing the TESDA-registered e-learning program you have chosen. The e-TESDA username and password will also be your key when you need to conduct online assessment and certification.

For courses in blended learning mode, students must be present during workshop sessions / practical training. Attendance in these sessions will form part of the overall student grade.

e-TESDA at home:

You may access e-TESDA at the comfort of your home or simply anywhere there is internet access. However, expenses for this will be shouldered by the student.

TESDA is your partner in pursuing quality technical-vocational education. Let us know of your concerns so we can serve you better. Good luck!

* At least High School Graduate;
* 16-55 years old;
* Must pass pre-training assessment administered by TESDA Regional/Provincial Offices and/or concerned industry associations;
* Must have no pending criminal and administrative case.

Note: The applicant will be guided in the choice of the course by the Career Interest Profiler or NCAE Results.