Events

• Inter-American Contest: “Perspectives on Democracy”
  Washington D.C, Thursday October 11, 2012

Washington D.C, Thursday October 11, 2012



Democracy is essential for the social, political, and economic development of the peoples of the Americas – Art. 1 Inter-American Democratic Charter





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• Grants Initiative Gives Bahamians Access To $1 million in Grant Funding
  College of The Bahamas, Nassau Bahamas, Wednesday September 19, 2012

College of The Bahamas, Nassau Bahamas, Wednesday September 19, 2012



BAHAMIANS will be able to access $1 million in grant funding under the Global Environment Facility (GEF) small grants vehicle, the Minister of the Environment and Housing said yesterday, adding that the programme had committed to providing this locally through 2014.

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In the News

• OAS Assistant Secretary General Addresses Youth and Employment Issues in the Caribbean OAS Press
• A Need For Compliance Body To Focus On Industry Tribune
• Mitchell Defends Immigration Staff Tribune

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Request For Project Proposals

• Sustainable Communities in Central America and the Caribbean

  Sustainable Communities in Central America and the Caribbean
  
  

  With support from the U.S. government, the Department of Sustainable Development of the Organization of American States (DSD/OAS) announces:
  

  
  

  A Request for Proposals aimed at strengthening the capacity of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and community associations in Central America and the Caribbean to build sustainable communities under the framework of the Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas (ECPA) following four priority areas for sustainable community development:
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Community-based Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency
  

  Resilience to Natural Disasters
  

  Waste management, recycling (including electronic waste) and improved water resource management
  

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Graduate and Undergraduate

• 2013-2014 Cycle Now Open

  2013-2014 Cycle Now Open
  
  

  The OAS Bahamas Office announces the opening of the 2013-2014 cycle for scholarship applications for graduate and undergraduate academic studies or graduate research.
  

  
  

  OAS Academic Scholarships are awarded to citizens or permanent residents of OAS Member States to pursue undergraduate or graduate studies (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree) and/or graduate research that lead to a degree at a institution of higher learning in an OAS Member State, with the exception of his/her own sponsoring country.
  

  
  

  The scholarship is awarded for a period of no more than 2 academic years. Renewal for the second academic year is subject to, among other things, the good academic performance of the student, and confirmation by the academic institution that renewal is necessary to conclude the program of study for which the scholarship was initially awarded.
  

  
  

  Studies must be carried out on a full-time basis, and may be pursued by on-site or by distance education or a combination of both. Applications are accepted in the fields of study related to the OAS priority development areas of:
  

  • Social development and creation of productive employment
  

  • Education
  

  • Economic diversification and integration, trade liberalization, and market access
  

  • Scientific development and exchange and transfer of technology
  

  • Strengthening of democratic institutions
  

  • Sustainable tourism development
  

  • Sustainable development and environment
  

  • Culture
  

  
  

  Scholarships shall not cover studies in the Medicine, Law or foreign languages.
  

  
  

  Types of Academic Scholarships:
  

  Graduate scholarships:
  

  Self-Placed: Candidates apply directly for admission to educational institutions of their choice.
  

  OAS-Placed: The OAS/DHDEC seeks placement for those candidates selected for scholarships from within the OAS Consortium of Universities taking into consideration the candidates’ preferred countries of study to the fullest extent possible.
  

  
  

  Undergraduate Scholarships:
  

  Self-Placed: Applicant must be enrolled in the program of study and be eligible to graduate within 2 academic years from the date of the scholarship offer, or accepted into the university where he or she plans to study for the last two years of an undergraduate program that leads to a bachelor’s degree.
  

  
  

  Applications: Forms are available solely from the official OAS websites at www.educoas.org or www.oas.org/en/scholarships . Application forms are to be completed, printed and only then electronically submitted. The printed form/original shall be presented, with requisite supporting documents to The Bahamas’ Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
  

  
  

  Deadline: Application and supporting documents should be received by the National Liaison Officer, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Goodman’s Bay Corporate Center, Nassau, The Bahamas no later than March 28th 2012. Interviews shall be conducted subsequently. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
  

  
  

  *For further information or assistance contact:
  

  
  

  The Representative
  

  OAS/Bahamas Office,
  

  P.O. Box N-7793, 42 Queen Street,
  

  Nassau, The Bahamas.
  

  Tel : (242) 326-7746/0741
  

  Fax: (242) 325-0916
  

  e-mail: oasbahamas@oas.org
  

  
  

  National Liaison Officer (ONE),
  

  Minister of Foreign Affairs,
  

  3rd Floor Goodman’s Bay Cooperate Plaza, West Bay Street
  

  Nassau, The Bahamas.
  

  Tel: (242) 356
  

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Sustainable Energy in the Caribbean

• The OAS joined the Ministry of Environment in The Bahamas in Promoting Energy Week

  The OAS joined the Ministry of Environment in The Bahamas in Promoting Energy Week
  
  

  This past November The OAS joined the Ministry of Environment in The Bahamas to sponsor some of the activities during the Bahamas Energy Week which was held November 4-11 2011.
  

  
  

  The Energy Week was mandated as an annual event resulted from a decision taken at the Thirty-Fifth Special Meeting of the Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED) on Energy held in Georgetown, Guyana that took place March 22 - 24, 2011.
  

  
  

  The overall aim of the Energy Week falls under the Caribbean Sustainable Energy Program (CSEP), which aims to educate and sensitize nationals and residents in the Commonwealth of Dominica and other CARICOM member states on issues relating the use of renewable energy, energy efficiency and energy conservation. CSEP is a joint project funded by the European Union (EU) in partnership with the CARICOM Secretariat, Caribbean Electric Utilities Association (CARILEC) and the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP).
  

  
  

  The week of activities in the Bahamas included a National Energy Policy Press Conference, a reception for the Bahamas Home builders, public service announcements narrated by Minister Phenton Neymour and Minister Earl Deveaux which were broadcasted on radio stations throughout The Bahamas. There was also distribution of newsletters, among other activities to help people recognize the importance of Sustainable Energy.
  

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Terrorism

• Sub-Regional Comprehensive Aviation Security Training

  Sub-Regional Comprehensive Aviation Security Training
  
  

  The Organization of American States (OAS) through the Inter-American Committee against Terrorism CICTE) organized and held a Sub-regional Comprehensive Aviation Security Training from Sept. 5-9th at the Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort. The training was co-hosted by the Bahamas Airport Authority and led by aviation security experts from the Israeli Security Agency who holds the responsibility for securing aviation in Israel's airports. This was made possible through a cooperative agreement between OAS/CICTE and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Israel.

Country Representative/Government Officials

• Courtesy Calls

  Courtesy Calls
  
  

  January 2011 OAS Bahamas Country Representative visits Government house to pay Courtesy call on Governor General of The Bahamas. May same year Ambassador-designate of the State of Israel to The Bahamas paid Courtesy Call on The OAS Bahamas Office.

OAS Scholarship

• 2010-2011 OAS Scholarship Awards Ceremony

  2010-2011 OAS Scholarship Awards Ceremony
  
  

  Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affair-Hon. Brent Symonette and Country Representative Mrs. Juliet Mallet Phillip, present awards to OAS Scholarship Awards for the 2010/2012 Scholarship Cycle

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Coastal Awarness Month

• OAS Bahamas/Coastal Awarness Committee Beach Clean Up Campaign

  OAS Bahamas/Coastal Awarness Committee Beach Clean Up Campaign
  
  

  The OAS Bahamas Office joined the National Coastal Awareness Committee and its partners in recognizing April as Coastal Awareness Month. One of the initiatives undertaken was a beach clean up. The OAS facilitated participation by members of the Kingsway Academy Discovery Club and Earth Watch so as to encourage participation and generate awareness among on The Island, as well as to be a learning experience for the students from Nassau.

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OAS Internships

The OAS Student Internship Program is designed for undergraduate, graduate and young professional student to allow them to work within their fields of study. The program although unpaid is very competitive. The OAS has 28 national offices and some special programs located in the member states. Internships are available in almost all of the offices and this will allow interns to choose whether they prefer to work in their home country or in another office.

• Why the Organization of American States?

  The Organization of American States (OAS) is the main political forum of the hemisphere which promotes and supports Democracy, Human Rights, Multidimensional Security and the Integral Development in the Americas. The OAS seeks to prevent conflicts and to provide political stability, social inclusion and prosperity in the region, through dialogue and collective actions.

• What is our offer?

  We offer you a unique opportunity to gain work experience in different areas and in an international and a multicultural environment. You will have the opportunity to participate in a meaningful learning experience with orientation to the OAS mission, pillars, structure and projects in the hemisphere.

• Where can I do my Internship?

  The OAS has 28 national offices and some special programs located in the member states. This allows anyone interested, to participate in the internship program in their country of origin, or other country of interest.
  

  Besides working in the different projects of the Office, interns must participate in a series of activities that are part of a Complementary Online Program
  

  This is an unpaid internship. Candidates must meet a series of requirements.
  

• Requirements for application

  • You must have a GPA of 3.0 out of 4 (American scale) or equivalent according to the country. This means that you have to be in the top 25% of your class).
  • While being a student is a requirement for the application, you should also be at least in the second year of your undergraduate program
  • Your internship should last at least 10 weeks and at the most 6 months.

• Documents Required

  • Complete the application form (requested to internships@oas.org)
  • 2 letters of recommendation.
  • Official transcripts with your grades.
  • Currículum Vitae.
  • Copy of your passport.
  • Once you are selected, the Intern should submit Proof of insurance.

  All the documents should be sent to internships@oas.org

  Internships are available in Washington DC. Check out www.oas.org/internships.

OAS Scholarships

The OAS Academic Scholarship Program (Regular Program), established in 1958, grants scholarships every year for the pursuit of Master’s Degrees, Doctoral Degrees and Research leading to a degree. The OAS Special Caribbean Scholarships Program (SPECAF), established in 1983, grants scholarships for the last two years of undergraduate studies to citizens and residents of the English-speaking Caribbean OAS Member States. In addition to these programs the OAS, through its Partnerships Program for Education and Training (PAEC), is able to offer other attractive scholarship opportunities for academic studies with the support of its partner institutions in the Americas and around the world.

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• OAS-CHINA SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAM

The OAS Department of Human Development, Education and Culture (DHDEC) of the Organization of American States (OEA) is pleased to announce the distribution of Verbal Note OAS/DHDEC-VN/07/2013.

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• Scholarship Opportunity for a Master’s Degree Program in Canada

The Organization of American States and the University of Winnipeg are offering academic scholarships to qualified candidates of the Americas to further their education through a Master’s degree in Development Practice in Indigenous Development











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• 2013/2014 Scholarship Awardees for Undergraduate Studies

The following are the results of the award of OAS scholarships for undergraduate studies for the 2013/2014 academic period carried out by the Department of Human Development, Education and Culture of the Organization of American

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• 2013/2014 Scholarship Awardees for Graduate Studies

The following are the results of the award of OAS scholarships for graduate studies and/or related research for the 2013/2014 academic period carried out by the Department of Human Development, Education and Culture of the Organization of American States

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• OAS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC STUDIES - 2014-2015

This cycle is open to persons who wish to apply for Scholarships to begin studies between January 2014 and March 2015. Please note that the deadlinef or submission of applications to the Ministry Of Foreign Affairs if March 11th 2013, all incomplete applications will be rejected. No applications will be accepted pass this date.

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• GRADUATE STUDIES OR GRADUATE RESEARCH - 2014-2015

This cycle is open to persons who wish to apply for Scholarships to begin studies between January 2014 and March 2015. Please note that the deadline for submission of applications to the Ministry Of Foreign Affairs is March 11th 2013, incomplete applications will noe be accepted and no applications will be accepted pass this date.

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• Becas para estudios académicos (Grado, Maestrías y Doctorados)

¡La Organización de los Estados Americanos (OEA) y Structuralia ofrecen 115 Becas para estudios en modalidad virtual!





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• Evaluation of Policies and Programs in Education for Democratic Citizenship – First Edition

The primary goal of this course is to build regional capacity for the evaluation of education for democratic citizenship policies and programs, and to encourage the creation of collaborative networks among participants from OAS member states, which may contribute to achieving more effective and sustainable evaluation plans.





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• The Organization of American States (OAS) and Grupo Coimbra de Universidades Brasileiras (GCUB) are offering 160 Scholarships for Master’s and Doctoral Programs

Place of Study: Brazil (19 universities)


Program: Master’s and Doctoral degree programs.


Deadlines: Application for admission and


scholarship: August 31, 2012


Language: Portuguese


Scholarship Benefits: 100% of the total cost of tuition, monthly


allowance for living expenses, contribution to travel expenses to Brazil and Portuguese language learning.





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• RESULTS: OAS-CHINA SCHOLARSHIPS 2012

The Department of Human Development, Education and Culture is pleased to announce the selection process results of scholarships offered by the Organization of American States (OAS) and the Chinese Government.





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• Opan Calls for Scholarship Opportunities

OAS Scholarships and Training Programs


Executive Secretariat for Integral Development

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• Executive Secretariat for Integral Development - SEDI

Professional Development Courses

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• Scholarship Opportunity for Master’s Degree Program in Winnipeg, Canada







The General Secretariat of the Organization of American States (GS/OAS) and the University of Winnipeg are offering academic scholarships to qualified candidates of the Americas to further their education











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• OAS and China Offer 10 Academic Scholarships

The Chinese government and the Organization of American States (OAS) are offering 10 scholarships to students of OAS member countries to start studies in September 2012, with the objective of strengthening mutual understanding between Chinese and Latin American citizens.





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• Graduate and Undergraduate Scholarships

The OAS Bahamas Office announces the opening of the 2013-2014 cycle for scholarship applications for graduate and undergraduate academic studies or graduate research.





Deadline: Application and supporting documents should be received by the National Liaison Officer, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Goodman’s Bay Corporate Center, Nassau, The Bahamas no later than March 28th 2012. Interviews shall be conducted subsequently. Incomplete applications will not be considered.





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OAS - Rowe Fund Educational loan programs for Studies in the United States

The OAS - Rowe Fund loan program for studies in the United States was established in 1948.  This program grants financial aid in the form of interest-free loans for up to $15,000 dollars for graduate, research, and the last two years of undergraduate studies, including semester exchange programs.  Applications may be submitted at any time during the studies in the U.S. and are accepted and reviewed year-round.  For more information about how to obtain a Rowe Fund loan, find other financial aid for studies abroad, or identify a university in the United States according to field of study, cost, or location, visit: www.oas.org/en/rowefund and follow us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/rowefund