The Organization of American States is offering academic scholarships
for graduate students. Applicants must be citizen or permanent resident
of an OAS Member State and maintain GPA above the minimum standard
requirement by the university. OAS Academic Scholarships have a monetary
cap up to US $30,000 per academic year. Scholarships are offered for
maximum of two academic years. Application should be submitted till April 11, 2014.
About Scholarship: With the aim of supporting the efforts of OAS Member States in the development of human resources as a means to achieving the objectives of the OAS Strategic Plan for Integral Development, the OAS provides valuable study opportunities to students by granting scholarships for the pursuit of graduate studies and research that are related to the eight (8) priority areas contemplated in the plan. OAS Academic Scholarships are awarded for full-time studies at a university or higher learning education institution in an OAS Member State with the exception of the applicant’s sponsoring country. OAS Academic Scholarships are awarded to undertake graduate studies (Master’s or Doctorate degree) and/or graduate research leading to a degree at a university or higher learning education institution (Not Post-Doctorate) in an OAS Member State. Studies may be carried out onsite or online, or under a combination of both.
Study: Scholarships are awarded in a disciplines that are related to the eight (8) priority areas: Social Development and the Creation of Productive Employment, Education, Economic Diversification and Integration, Trade liberization and Market Access, Scientific Development and Exchange and Transfer of Technology, Strengthening of Democratic Institutions, Sustainable Development of Tourism, Sustainable Development and the Environment and Culture. The OAS does not award scholarships for studies in the Medical Sciences and the learning of new languages. Course Level: Scholarships are awarded to undertake graduate studies (Master’s or Doctorate degree) and/or graduate research leading to a degree at a university or higher learning education institution (not Postdoctoral) in an OAS Member State. Scholarship Provider: The Organization of American States Scholarship can be taken at: University or higher learning education institution in an OAS Member State with the exception of the applicant’s sponsoring country.
Eligibility: -Be a citizen or permanent resident of an OAS Member State.
-Have obtained a university degree by the time they submit their scholarship applications to their National Liaison Offices (ONE).
-Be in good physical and mental health to complete the program successfully.
-Maintain GPA above the minimum standard requirement by the university.
The ONEs on the Member States could have additional eligibility requirements. Please contact the one in your country for more information.
Scholarship Open for: The students of OAS Member State (Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Barbados, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominica (Commonwealth of), Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Bahamas (Commonwealth of), Trinidad and Tobago, United States of America, Uruguay and Venezuela) can apply for these academic scholarships.
Duration: OAS Academic Scholarships are awarded for a maximum of two academic years.
Value: OAS Academic Scholarships have a monetary cap up to US $30,000 per academic year, which includes all the benefits detailed below. These scholarships are complementary and will not cover 100% of the grantee’s expenses. Not all OAS scholarships offer the same benefits. Benefits are allocated on a case by case basis.
-Roundtrip airfare (from the sponsoring country to the country of study)
-Tuition and mandatory fees
-Yearly books allowance (US $300 for onsite studies / US $1,000 for online studies)
-Health insurance (for onsite students only)
Monthly complementary subsistence allowance (for onsite students only). The complementary subsistence allowance is a fixed amount that varies depending on the country of study and will not cover 100% of the grantees expenses. Therefore, in case of being selected for a scholarship, you will have to demonstrate proof of additional funds for your monthly subsistence.
Selection Criteria: The merits and overall credentials of the applicant, including academic and/or professional experience which will be judged by:
-the quality of the written essays and how well candidates explain a) the impact they believe their studies will have on their institution/community/country, and b) their five year plan upon return to the sponsoring country.
-the candidate’s university grade point average (GPA) and class ranking should be considered superior by the country/institution from which the candidate has graduated or is currently studying in order to facilitate the placement of an awardee in a reputable university.
-the scores obtained in the standardized tests, if applicable.
-the level of completeness and detail put into the preparation of the application.
-the quality of the recommendation letters which attest to the candidate’s ability to perform and to succeed as a scholarship recipient and describe what contribution and impact the recommender believes the candidate will have on the institution/community/country.
Apply: The mode of applying is online.
Deadline: The application deadline is April 11, 2014 for US citizens or permanent residents.
Note: Currently applications are open for US citizens.
Further Information: http://www.oas.org/en/scholarships/regular_program.asp
About Scholarship: With the aim of supporting the efforts of OAS Member States in the development of human resources as a means to achieving the objectives of the OAS Strategic Plan for Integral Development, the OAS provides valuable study opportunities to students by granting scholarships for the pursuit of graduate studies and research that are related to the eight (8) priority areas contemplated in the plan. OAS Academic Scholarships are awarded for full-time studies at a university or higher learning education institution in an OAS Member State with the exception of the applicant’s sponsoring country. OAS Academic Scholarships are awarded to undertake graduate studies (Master’s or Doctorate degree) and/or graduate research leading to a degree at a university or higher learning education institution (Not Post-Doctorate) in an OAS Member State. Studies may be carried out onsite or online, or under a combination of both.
Study: Scholarships are awarded in a disciplines that are related to the eight (8) priority areas: Social Development and the Creation of Productive Employment, Education, Economic Diversification and Integration, Trade liberization and Market Access, Scientific Development and Exchange and Transfer of Technology, Strengthening of Democratic Institutions, Sustainable Development of Tourism, Sustainable Development and the Environment and Culture. The OAS does not award scholarships for studies in the Medical Sciences and the learning of new languages. Course Level: Scholarships are awarded to undertake graduate studies (Master’s or Doctorate degree) and/or graduate research leading to a degree at a university or higher learning education institution (not Postdoctoral) in an OAS Member State. Scholarship Provider: The Organization of American States Scholarship can be taken at: University or higher learning education institution in an OAS Member State with the exception of the applicant’s sponsoring country.
Eligibility: -Be a citizen or permanent resident of an OAS Member State.
-Have obtained a university degree by the time they submit their scholarship applications to their National Liaison Offices (ONE).
-Be in good physical and mental health to complete the program successfully.
-Maintain GPA above the minimum standard requirement by the university.
The ONEs on the Member States could have additional eligibility requirements. Please contact the one in your country for more information.
Scholarship Open for: The students of OAS Member State (Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Barbados, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominica (Commonwealth of), Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Bahamas (Commonwealth of), Trinidad and Tobago, United States of America, Uruguay and Venezuela) can apply for these academic scholarships.
Duration: OAS Academic Scholarships are awarded for a maximum of two academic years.
Value: OAS Academic Scholarships have a monetary cap up to US $30,000 per academic year, which includes all the benefits detailed below. These scholarships are complementary and will not cover 100% of the grantee’s expenses. Not all OAS scholarships offer the same benefits. Benefits are allocated on a case by case basis.
-Roundtrip airfare (from the sponsoring country to the country of study)
-Tuition and mandatory fees
-Yearly books allowance (US $300 for onsite studies / US $1,000 for online studies)
-Health insurance (for onsite students only)
Monthly complementary subsistence allowance (for onsite students only). The complementary subsistence allowance is a fixed amount that varies depending on the country of study and will not cover 100% of the grantees expenses. Therefore, in case of being selected for a scholarship, you will have to demonstrate proof of additional funds for your monthly subsistence.
Selection Criteria: The merits and overall credentials of the applicant, including academic and/or professional experience which will be judged by:
-the quality of the written essays and how well candidates explain a) the impact they believe their studies will have on their institution/community/country, and b) their five year plan upon return to the sponsoring country.
-the candidate’s university grade point average (GPA) and class ranking should be considered superior by the country/institution from which the candidate has graduated or is currently studying in order to facilitate the placement of an awardee in a reputable university.
-the scores obtained in the standardized tests, if applicable.
-the level of completeness and detail put into the preparation of the application.
-the quality of the recommendation letters which attest to the candidate’s ability to perform and to succeed as a scholarship recipient and describe what contribution and impact the recommender believes the candidate will have on the institution/community/country.
Apply: The mode of applying is online.
Deadline: The application deadline is April 11, 2014 for US citizens or permanent residents.
Note: Currently applications are open for US citizens.
Further Information: http://www.oas.org/en/scholarships/regular_program.asp
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