DSWD urges 4Ps grads to explore gov scholarships for college

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is urging Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) graduates to explore government scholarship programs for their tertiary education.

Marie Grace Ponce, the chief of the 4Ps Social Marketing Division, emphasized that while the 4Ps does not provide scholarships itself, partnerships with CHED and TESDA offer opportunities for eligible students.

Ponce noted that through UniFAST, CHED supports low-income households by covering full or partial costs for tertiary education at various educational institutions.

The program has already supported over 275,000 children from 4Ps households in their academic pursuits.

Additionally, TESDA offers both short-term and long-term skills development training that can lead to scholarships and better job opportunities.

Completing a four-year course or vocational training is crucial for securing better employment prospects and higher income for 4Ps beneficiaries.

The Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program was launched in 2008 and institutionalized by Republic Act 11310 in 2019 as part of the national poverty reduction strategy.