OIC-Training Center Superintendent II / Scholarship Focal Maria Lydia A. Echavez (lower left in blue shirt) talks to the qualified EdGE scholars about their commitment to the program, as well as their substantial part in agri-fishery development as extension workers.
Poblacion, El Salvador City---As part of its effort to empower its extension workers in advancing their career development, the ATI have extended its scholarship program offering through the Educational Grants for Extension Workers (EdGE).
The EdGE Scholarship Program aims to produce a pool of professionals, competitive and well-equipped extension workers who are ready to serve the agri-fishery sector. The target beneficiaries are capable and deserving Agricultural Extension Workers (AEWs) from the Department of Agriculture (DA), State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) and Local Government Units (LGUs). It also intends to develop a pool of community management professionals and subject matter specialists on social and production technologies through the provision of degree scholarships.
OIC-Training Center Superintendent II/ Scholarship Focal Maria Lydia A. Echavez convened today an online meeting with the nine EdGE scholars of the region. During the meeting, she congratulated everyone and proceeded to present the scholarship coverage, privileges and support that they will receive throughout their scholastic journey. Submission of documentary requirements, general and their evaluation criteria are also required from them.
Ms. Echavez also reiterated their responsibilities as indicated on their terms of condition, obligations and responsibilities as scholars as well as their accountability, in case of a breach or default of the scholarship contract.
The scholarship grantees are as follows: Shiela C. Poon of Lantapan, Bukidnon, Gemma G. Cania of Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon; Cyd Cherisse U. Gayonan of Talakag, Bukidnon; Generosa B. Saraos of Dangcagan, Bukidnon, and Liza L. Abarido of Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon for the Doctorate Degree. For the Master’s Degree: Maria Josefa D. Alidon of Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, Cheryl A. Ladaga of Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental, Lionel Rey G. Apdian of El Salvador City, Misamis Oriental, and Maribeth G. Barrio of Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon.
The ceremonial signing of the scholarship contract will push through once schedule is finalized. (Text and screenshot provided by: Ms. Shirley J. Delos Reyes, OCD)