The Educational Assistance Program (EDAP) continues to be relevant to the sugarcane workers parallel to the government education subsidy. SIMAG will continue its effort in fund sourcing to accommodate more student applicants.
For this year, we have increased our grantees/scholars thru the aid of our partners, the Asociacion de Hacenderos de Silay Saravia, Inc., Hawaiian Philippine Company, Sugar Industry Foundation, Inc., TESDA, Parents, ASMAE and the Department of Labor and Employment.
PROFILE OF 2017 GRANTEES AND SCHOLARS
| Educational Level | Nos. of Grantees/Scholars | Financial Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 60 | 25,256.70 |
| High School | 51 | 110,680.00 |
| College | 15 | 258,757.50 |
| Adult Education – La Consolacion College | 1 | 53,000.00 |
| Vocational | 111 | 834,500.00 |
| Special Program for Employment of Students (SPES) | 231 | 970,500.00 |
| Total | 469 | 2,252,694.00 |