OAS Regular Program for Academic Scholarships (Graduate)

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OAS ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP FOR GRADUATE STUDIES, AND OR GRADUATE RESEARCH - 2016

(To begin studies between January 2016 and December 2016)


All applications must be submitted through the corresponding National Liaison Office (ONE) in your country. Check deadlines at the bottom of the page

Scholarship opportunities for Master’s or Doctorate degrees, and or graduate research leading to a university degree (No Post-Doctorate)


TYPES OF ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS

Self-Placed in an OAS Consortium University

Applicants seek their own admission at a university
that is part of the OAS Consortium of Universities.

Self-Placed in an OAS Non Consortium University

Applicants seek their own admission at a university or educational
institutions of their choice, within the OAS Member States.


CHARACTERISTICS OF OAS SCHOLARSHIPS

  • OAS Academic Scholarships are awarded for full-time studies at any university in an OAS Member State, with the exception of the applicant’s sponsoring country.
  • Study Modality: Onsite, Online or a combination of both.
  • OAS Academic Scholarships are awarded for a period of no more than two (2) academic years.
  • OAS Scholarship Recipients must return and remain in the sponsoring country for a period of no less than twenty four (24) months * after completing the program of study.

* The requirement to remain in the sponsoring country upon the completion of study, also applies to those who completed their studies online.

  • OAS Scholarships awarded for graduate studies and or research, should be framed within the eight (8) OAS priority areas contemplated in the plan.
  • The OAS does not award scholarships for studies in Medical Sciences and the learning of new languages.
  • OAS Staff members, OAS Consultants, Staff members of the Permanent Missions to the OAS, and their relatives are not eligible* to apply for an OAS Scholarship .

* They will be eligible only after six months from the termination of their employment relationship or contract before they can apply for a scholarship.


ELIGIBILITY

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

  • Be a citizen or permanent resident of an OAS Member State.
  • Have obtained a university degree by the time of applying for the Scholarship.
  • Have a GPA above the minimum standard required by the university.
  • Be in good physical and mental health to complete the program successfully.

The ONEs in the Member States may have additional eligibility requirements. Please contact the ONE in your country for more information.

  • Online Application Form / Inscrição online / Demande en Ligne
  • Copy of the diploma for the highest degree obtained. (Bachelor of Master)
  • Copies of transcripts of grades for all academic degrees completed and to be completed. (If the applicant is currently enrolled in a program of study, he/she will need to submit the current transcript).
  • Three (3) recommendation letters: Preferably 2 different letters from current or former professors using the OAS Recommendation Statement Form, and one (1 ) from a current or previous employer using the Employer Recommendation Form *. Recommendation letters from relatives will not be accepted.

* If unemployed or never employed, include a third letter from a professor or someone who can be considered providing reference of your qualities as a student or professional (using the Recommendation Statement Form).

  • Curriculum Vitae. (a maximum of four (4) pages)

* Please do not include diplomas of conferences, seminars, workshops, etc. Do not send photographs nor copies of your thesis project.

  • Admission letter (s) to university (ies) 

 

  • Identification from Sponsoring Country

Should you have questions related to the requirements and the application process?
Please write us a [email protected]


BENEFITS OPEN/CLOSE +-

The OAS Academic Scholarships are complementary in nature, and do not cover 100% of the Scholarship Recipient’s expenses. The scholarships have a monetary cap up to US $30,000 per academic year. 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. Therefore, in case you are selected for a scholarship, you will have to demonstrate proof of additional funds, before the OAS issues your scholarship contract, for your monthly subsistence allowance.

Note: OAS scholarships do not include benefits for the student’s dependents.


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DEADLINES OPEN/CLOSE +-

Sponsoring Countries

Established deadlines to apply by the ONEs

Deadline for PRE-SELECTED CANDIDATES to submit admission letters to the OAS

Announcement of the selected awardees 

Antigua and Barbuda 

April 2, 2015






November-15

Argentina 

14 de marzo de 2015

Barbados

Check with your ONE

Belize

Check with your ONE

Bolivia 

2 de abril de 2015

Brazil

Check with your ONE

Canada

March 4, 2015

Chile 

24 de febrero de 2015

Colombia 

11 de marzo de 2015

Costa Rica

10 de abril de 2015

Dominica

Check with your ONE

Republica Dominicana

3 de abril de 2015

Ecuador

30 de marzo de 2015

El Salvador

12 de marzo de 2015

Grenada

Check with your ONE

Guatemala

20 de marzo de 2015

Guyana

Check with your ONE

Haiti

du 20 janvier jusqu'au 31 Mars 2015

Honduras

23 de marzo de 2015

Jamaica

Check with your ONE

Mexico

25 de febrero de 2015

Nicaragua

13 de marzo de 2015

Panama

12 de marzo de 2015

Paraguay 

10 de abril de 2015

Peru

20 de marzo de 2015

Saint Kitts and Nevis

February 14, 2015

Saint Lucia

February 13, 2015

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

January 30, 3015

Suriname

Check with your ONE

The Bahamas

April 1, 2015

Trinidad and Tobago

Check with your ONE

United States of America

13 de abril de 2015

Uruguay

20 de marzo de 2015

Venezuela

Check with your ONE


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APPLICATION PROCESS OPEN/CLOSE +-

STEP 1

SCAN all required documents (black and white) in one single file in PDF format and should not be larger than 8MB. Upload the PDF file to your online application (Please make sure that your documents are legible)

The OAS will not consider incomplete applications. Be sure to upload all documents and forms required by the OAS to the online application as the OAS will not receive physical documents nor documents received after the deadline by email.

STEP 2

After you submit the application, you will receive an email with the application you filled out in PDF format. PRINT the application, add the required documents, and submit the package to the ONE in your country.

The ONE will pre-select candidates, therefore, make sure to send them all required physical documents required by the OAS and the ONE.
In case you have not received an email confirmation, please write us at [email protected]


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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OPEN/CLOSE +-

  • The selection results of awardees will be published on our website www.oas.org/scholarship later this month or the first week(s) in December 2015.
  • To find out if you were pre-selected, please contact the ONE in your country directly.
  • If you are selected to receive an OAS Scholarship, you must submit a Medical History Form to the OAS Headquarters. All costs associated with complying with the medical examination requirement are the responsibility of the awardees.
  • Selected candidates must have an unconditional acceptance letter and ready to begin studies between January and December 2016.

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