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For sixty years the Rowe Fund has helped finance the cost of higher education studies of Latin-American and Caribbean citizens in US universities through interest-free loans. Many of the beneficiaries of these loans, upon returning to their country of origin, have contributed to the social and economic development in the region by occupying key positions in their countries' public sector, academica, the arts, and businesses. Through the cultural and academic exchange component of studying abroad, said beneficiaries have had the opportunity to expand their knowledge and gain an international experience that in many cases has later been applied in their own home countries. The professional and personal benefits that our ex-beneficiaries have obtained are reflected in the results of a survey conducted in 2007 by the Rowe Fund. This survey shows how our loans have helped a number of our beneficiaries become leaders in the Americas in a broad spectrum of fields. Thus, the Rowe Fund loan program of the OAS has supported the cultural enrichment that training abroad provides to students and the potential benefits that this training may bring to their home countries. Please click here to participate in our 2010 survey of recent ex-beneficiaries. Your input and feedback will allow us to continually analyze the ways in which we can improve our line of work and your testimonials will serve as an invaluable tool to ensure that the Fund will flourish for decades to come. Your response should be sent to the rowefund@oas.org. To read about what Rowe Fund beneficiaries are doing to assist in their country's development and how their studies in the US have changed them as individuals and as professionals, click here.
Thank you notes from ex-beneficiaries: “I am extremely grateful to the Rowe Fund for the assistance provided towards completion of my Master's degree which made possible for me to jump significantly as a professional and also as a human being.” P. Vivero from Ecuador University of Illinois Masters in Economics
“I had an excellent experience with the Rowe Fund and its personnel were very helpful and efficient.” C.Solis from Peru Florida International University Masters in Journalism
“My studies in the US opened several opportunities in my career. I am very grateful for the financial aid the Rowe Fund granted me. Thank you.” E. Santalla from Bolivia University of San Francisco Masters in Law, LLM
“I asked a loan from the Rowe fund to conduct odontological treatment not contemplated by my insurance. It is in this sort of situation that Rowe was extremely helpful to me.” A. Hoogesteyn from Venezuela Cornell University Doctorate in Zoology
“For me it was a big opportunity, and I wish to have had the information in advance because not having a full scholarship was a big barrier to decide to leave my job and start studying again in the US.” F. Martinez from Colombia Florida International University Masters in International Business Administration
“My experience with the Leo S. Rowe Fund was very good. I am very grateful for their assistance that allowed me to complete my degree in the US. I also feel very proud to have repaid every cent of this loan, as I had committed to repay it.” H. Suazo from Honduras Cornell University Masters in International Agriculture and Rural Development
“Always thankful for your assistance!” A. De Losada from Peru University of Maryland Masters in Business Administration
“I can not stop thanking the Rowe Fund for the loan granted to me. If I knew about this opportunity earlier, I would have been more positive in pursuing my studies in the US.” J. Yumiseva from Ecuador University of Miami Masters in International Business Administration
“I found the Leo S. Rowe Fund administrators very understanding in dealing with loan related matters. Also, the monthly payment amount, though reasonable by some standards, were a little challenging to meet at times. The help received was timely and greatly appreciated.” A. Isaacs from Guyana Loma Linda University Masters in Public Health
“I think it is a great loan and it really helped me during college.” M. Tovar from Peru St. Mary's University Bachelors in Engineering
“I was extremely grateful for the assistance and your staff was very helpful.” G. D'Aguilar from Jamaica Georgia State University Masters in Business Administration
“I was lucky to have saved money to go to the US and start my studies before getting the loan. However, I think that many people do not have the same luck and don’t know about the Fund.” R. Da Silva from Brasil Carson Newman College Masters in Teaching English as a Second Language
“The Rowe Fund provides an excellent service, and could provide a decisive factor to people who want to study in US but they don't have sufficient funds available.” R. Hernandez from Colombia Oklahoma City University Masters in Business Administration
“Just a big thank you for all your help.” M. Hidalgo from Ecuador International College of Hospitality Management Associate in Hospitality Management
“My school provided me with an academic scholarship but it did not cover the total tuition expenses. It would have been very useful to know about the Rowe Fund immediately, perhaps through the school's financial aid office.” L. Gomez from Peru Carnegie Mellon University Masters in Public Policy and Management
“The Rowe Fund helped me to finish my Ph.D. I hope it can continue helping other students.” A. Benetti from Brazil Cornell University Doctorate in Environmental Engineering
“The loan was instrumental in allowing me to finalize my studies. I have recommended the program to others. They ended up receiving the loan and it has been a great help to them. I also know that many procedures have been improved.” J. Inchauste from Bolivia Georgetown University Masters in Law, LLM
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