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• 34th Model OAS General Assembly for High Schools (34th MOAS/HS)
  Washington, D.C., Wednesday December 2, 2015

Washington, D.C., Wednesday December 2, 2015



The 34th MOAS/HS will be held at the OAS Headquarters in Washington D.C. from December 2-4, 2015.





The MOAS is a simulation of the OAS General Assembly designed to promote democratic values among the youth by familiarizing students, faculty and academic institutions with the work of the OAS and its Member States. It engages students in an active learning exercise where, through role-playing, they represent the diplomats and political officials of the OAS Member States.





Requirements for participation:


* Each of the 34 OAS Member States is represented by a delegation of 10 students. A Faculty Advisor must accompany each delegation.


* The delegations attend the MOAS/HS on behalf of their high schools. Therefore a letter from an authority at each high school is requred to send a letter announcing the participation of the delgation from his/her institution, as well as the name of the Faculty Adviosor responsible for the delegation.


* The participation fee per delegation is US$1,100.00 and includes online access to the MOAS Turtorial. This fee is non-refundable.


* The registration package consists of: 1) a letter from the school authority 2) the registration form 3) the participation fee and 4) the instructions sheet signed by the Faculty Advisor. As soon as the registration package is received, high schools will be informed of their respective country assignments.


* Participation in the Model Assembly will be limited to the first 34 high schools that complete their registration documents and participation payment.


* The deadline for registration is October 16, 2015. However, the registration process may end earlier if the 34 Member States have already been assigned prior to that date.





All information pertaining to the 34th MOAS/HS is available on the MOAS web page.








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• Forum on the Future of the Caribbean
  Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuesday May 5, 2015

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuesday May 5, 2015



Regional and international leaders, including the Assistant Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), Ambassador Albert R. Ramdin, will gather in Port of Spain from May 5 to 7, 2015 to tackle challenges to Caribbean development and identify strategies for securing a sustainable future. The Forum on the Future of the Caribbean is being co-hosted by The University of the West Indies (UWI) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Trinidad and Tobago in collaboration with international and regional organizations, including the OAS and UNDP.


Forum participants - including Caribbean policy-makers, civil society and business leaders, and academic experts - will confront existing development paradigms. They will challenge each other to consider persistent development problems in new ways and identify approaches directed at widening opportunities and improving living conditions for all Caribbean citizens. Areas of focus include all dimensions of poverty, inequality, and resource mobilization, as well as the specific vulnerabilities of small - often high and middle income - Caribbean States. Ambassador Ramdin will deliver a keynote address on the subject, “Building Private Sector Partnerships beyond the Caribbean: Is this real or illusionary?”


Trinidad and Tobago’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, The Honourable Winston Dookeran, in welcoming announcement of the Forum, said:


“Business as usual cannot possibly meet the complex challenges of poverty, inequality and funding we now face in the region. We need disruptive thinking and bold action if we are to create a resilient and international Caribbean future. I believe we need to accelerate regional convergence and new models of diplomacy in a global setting and the Forum provides us a real opportunity to do just that.”


Vice-Chancellor Designate of The University of the West Indies, Sir Hilary Beckles, sees the Forum as an occasion for renewing “our commitment to the fine tradition of public-minded academic research” at The UWI:


“After fifty years of concerted effort Caribbean post-colonial development paradigms have climaxed and yielded poor to moderate results. This Forum is an opportunity for the region to dig in, unearth, and emerge with the energy required to structure new options and different approaches to economic growth and social empowerment.”


Sessions for the Forum on the Future of the Caribbean will convene at The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus, on May 5 and at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Port of Spain, on May 6 and 7. Live streaming for day one is available at: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/uwi---st-augustine and for days 2 and 3, at: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/forum-of-the-future.


For further information please visit http://caribbeanfutureforum.com/, e-mail: [email protected] or telephone: (868) 623-7056 ext 256 or 295.

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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 [email protected])
  • 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 [email protected]

  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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• Communication 3.0 for Public Administration

This three month, online course aims to train leading personnel, within public institutions, in online communication tools. It is important to possess the tools and knowledge necessary for the implementation of new communication strategies to reach citizens more effectively and efficiently.

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• OAS fellowships available for Caribbean Nationals

International education and training opportunities available for Caribbean nationals.

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• OAS-GCUB 2014 Scholarships programme

The Organization of American States (OAS) and the Coimbra Group


of Brazilian Universities (GCUB) are offering more than 500


scholarship opportunities for master’s and doctoral programs


2014


Scholarship Program


OAS-GCUB


Application Deadline: August 6th, 2014

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• OAS-GCUB 2013 Scholarships Programme

300 Masters and PhD Scholarships on offer from the OAS and the Brazilian Universities Coimbra Group (GCUB)


Deadlines: Aug. 9, 2013 Duration: Master’s 2 yrs – PhD’s 4 yrs


Mode: On‐site Language: Portuguese (language training provided)


Benefits: Full tuition expenses, monthly subsistence, ad-hoc grant for settlement expenses (first 80 selected awardees), and language support. For more information on OAS Scholarship opportunities: www.oas.org/scholarships.





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• BECAS PARA ESTUDIOS DE POSGRADO EN CIENCIAS E

La Organización de los Estados Americanos (OEA) y el Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología de


México (CONACYT), con el apoyo de la Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores de México y bajo el


Programa de Alianzas para la Educación y la Capacitación (PAEC), se complacen en anunciar la 2013 OEA-CONACYT.

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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