How are the applications collected and evaluated, and the fund released?
The Foundation has rules and regulations to ensure a fair and accurate evaluation, and the release and use of the fund. • The coordinator (volunteer in Philippines, appointed by OEF) and the school representative assist the applicants to fill out the application forms (All of the forms are available for downloading in this website). They also process the preliminary evaluation. The Chief Class teacher and the Principals must sign the application. • The coordinator and the school representative mail student applications to OEF Coordinator Dr. Renato Alegarbes. The number of students recommended must exceed 50% of the number of students who receive aid. • Mr. Rene Gaviola then submits the applications to the Foundation. • The Foundation evaluates the applications. • The Foundation will inform the school principal, the school representative and the coordinator of the decision. The Foundation will write a letter to each successful applicant, informing him or her the amount each will receiv