How To Apply for a TVET Scholarship

1. What is a TVET School?

Kaluppâ Foundation is a TESDA-registered Technical-Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institution offering competency-based programs that prepare learners for employment, entrepreneurship, or further education. All programs strictly follow TESDA Training Regulations and national competency standards.

2. Scholarship Coverage

All TVET programs offered by Kaluppâ are completely free for eligible scholars. Scholarships are funded through TESDA programs such as TWSP, UAQTEA, PESFA, and STEP.

 This includes:

• No tuition fee

• No assessment fee

• No miscellaneous charges

3. Who Can Apply

Kaluppâ Foundation prioritizes ordinary community members, out-of-school youth, unemployed adults, women returning to the workforce, farmers, and career shifters. Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Filipino citizen

• Residing in the Philippines

• At least 18 years old by the end of training

• Not currently availing another government-funded scholarship

Note: Some TESDA guidelines allow trainees aged 15+ depending on the scholarship type.

4. No Prior Experience Required

Our programs are designed for complete beginners as well as those with experience. Farmers, youth, workers, homemakers, and first-time trainees are all welcome.

5. Program Duration

Schedules depend on trainer availability and open batches. Training duration varies by qualification:

1. Agricultural Crops Production NC II — 336 hours / 42 days

2. Plant Crops (ACP Leading) — 76 hours / 10 days

3. Agroentrepreneurship NC II — 239 hours / 30 days

4. Barista NC II — 178 hours / 23 days

6. Training Venue

All training is held at:

Kaluppâ Integrated Farm
Brgy. Pantayin, Sta. Cruz, Marinduque

This site is a TESDA-recognized training and assessment venue.

7. TESDA Accreditation

Kaluppâ Foundation is:

A TESDA-registered TVET provider for Agriculture and Tourism
A TESDA-accredited Competency Assessment Center for Agricultural Crops Production NC II

Each program’s registration number and validity appear on the course details page for transparency.

8. TESDA Certification After Training

Upon completing training, scholars take the TESDA National Assessment. Successful trainees receive a National Certificate (NC II) issued as an e-certificate through TESDA’s digital credentialing system. No printed NCs are issued.

9. How to Apply (Step-by-Step)

STEP 1 — Fill Out the Online Training & Scholarship Application Form

This begins your eligibility screening.

Form link: 🔗 https://forms.gle/Zib1HPRH8H5osm3g9

STEP 2 — Submit Your Requirements In-Person

Bring all required documents to:

Kaluppâ Foundation Inc.
Kaluppâ Integrated Farm
Brgy. Pantayin, Sta. Cruz, Marinduque

Your documents will be checked and you will be scheduled for orientation.

STEP 3 — Create Your TESDA BSRS Account

Applicants must register in TESDA’s Biometric-Enabled Scholarship Registration System (BSRS). Once your BSRS profile and requirements are approved, your training slot is confirmed.

10. Required Documents

Submit photocopies of the following:

• PSA Birth Certificate

• Marriage Certificate (for married women)

• School Card / Form 137 / College Diploma

• Any government-issued ID

• Medical Certificate from Kaluppâ Foundation

• 1 long brown envelope

• 4pcs 2x2, and 4pcs 1x1 ID pictures

• 2pcs Passport-size ID pictures

11. Admission Confirmation

Most applicants receive confirmation:

• Immediately during on-site processing (if requirements are complete)

• Via SMS

• Via email

• Through a phone call from the admissions team

Processing time depends on application volume but is often same-day.

12. Eligibility for Out-of-School Youth and Unemployed Adults

Yes — both groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Kaluppâ actively supports:

• OSY

• Unemployed adults

• Career shifters

• Farmers and rural workers

• Women returning to work

13. Eligibility for Employed Adults and Government Workers

Employed adults may apply as long as they meet TESDA eligibility and can commit to the training schedule (schedule clearance recommended).

Government employees (LGU, national, GOCC, barangay personnel) may also apply with:

• Authority/clearance to train

• Complete requirements

• BSRS account

Elected officials, however, are not processed under TESDA-funded slots at Kaluppâ due to the Foundation’s internal ethics policy prioritizing ordinary citizens. They may enroll via non-scholarship, fee-based options if available.

14. Short Courses Offered

Aside from TESDA programs, Kaluppâ also provides community trainings such as:

• Digital Literacy

• Entrepreneurship

• Organic Fertilizer Production

• Native Tree Propagation

• Advanced Barista workshops

Schedules vary based on partner support and community needs.

15. Enrolling in Multiple TESDA Courses

You may enroll in more than one TESDA program—but not at the same time. You must complete one program before starting another.

16. Employment Outcomes

While no institution can legally promise guaranteed employment, Kaluppâ programs are designed to:

• Build job-ready, industry-aligned skills

• Prepare learners for livelihood and entrepreneurship

• Connect learning with real work environments

Our graduates have been successful in agriculture, tourism, and community enterprises.