IECEP KSA-ERC Launches ETEEAP Scholarship Program for Overseas Electronics Practitioners Empowering Filipino Engineers in KSA – Eastern Region

October 1, 2025 | Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia

The Institute of Electronics Engineers of the Philippines – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Eastern Region Chapter (IECEP KSA-ERC) has officially approved the creation of its first-ever ETEEAP Scholarship Program, a transformative initiative designed to support financially constrained Filipino electronics practitioners working abroad.

This milestone was formalized through Chapter Board Resolution No. 2025-002, signed and certified by the 2025 Board of Trustees, including Chapter Governor Johnel A. Corpuz, Vice Governor for Education Jeffrey C. Mangoba, Secretary Kelvin F. Cano, and ETEEAP Director Melvin D. Landicho.

Program Overview

The Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program (ETEEAP) is a government-recognized pathway that allows qualified individuals to earn college degrees based on their work experience, skills, and prior learning. IECEP KSA-ERC’s EETEAP scholarship program will enable members to pursue Electronics Engineering degrees while continuing their overseas employment.

Objectives and Impact

• Empower OFWs with unfinished tertiary education to earn formal academic credentials

• Encourage 20% of affiliate members to pursue Electronics Engineering degrees

• Increase chapter membership by 25% within three years

• Align with IECEP’s national mandate for continuing education and professional development

Target Beneficiaries

• Active IECEP KSA-ERC members for at least 3 consecutive years

• Electronics Practitioners currently employed abroad, preferably in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Region

• Individuals earning below the Philippine cost-of-living threshold (PHP 31,770/month for singles; PHP 109,770/month for families)

• Non-degree holders with at least 5 years of electronics-related work experience

Qualification Requirements

Applicants must submit:

• Proof of IECEP KSA-ERC membership and participation

• Employment records and income documentation

• Letters of recommendation and statement of intent

• Valid passport, visa, and supporting credentials

Sustainability Strategy

The program will be funded through:

• Chapter-led fundraising initiatives

• Private sector and NGO partnerships

• Potential government subsidies via OWWA

• Post-graduation mentorship and integration with IECEP’s professional development programs

Leadership Statement

“This scholarship program is a testament to our commitment to uplift the Filipino engineering community abroad,” said Chapter Governor Johnel A. Corpuz. “By transforming professional experience into academic achievement, we open doors to career growth, national reintegration, and lifelong learning.”

For inquiries and application details, visit www.iecepksaerc.org or email: iecepksaercgovernor@iecepksaerc.org.