Events

• GENLEA Working Sessions in Bridgetown
  Bridgetown, Barbados, Tuesday March 19, 2024

Bridgetown, Barbados, Tuesday March 19, 2024



The Supply Reduction Unit (SRU) of the Executive Secretariat of the Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission (ES-CICAD) of the Organization of American States (OAS), will hold Working Sessions in relation to the Inter-American Program for Strengthening Gender Equality in Counterdrug Law Enforcement Agencies, known as GENLEA, in Bridgetown, March 19-20, 2024 to support the strengthening of gender equality measures/policies and provide assistance for the effective implementation of the gender equality action plans.

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• OPENING CEREMONY to Launch the VII Inter-American Week For People Of African Descent In The Americas
  OAS Headquarters, Washington, D.C., USA, Monday March 18, 2024

OAS Headquarters, Washington, D.C., USA, Monday March 18, 2024



The Organization of American States (OAS) will observe the VII Inter-American Week for People of African Descent from March 18-25, 2024 under the theme: “Global Freedom: Emancipate yourself from mental slavery”

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In the News

• VII Inter-American Week for People of African Descent in the Americas OAS Press
• THE READING CORNER | V Inter-American Week for People of African Descent Office of the Assistant Secretary General of the OAS
• OAS to Celebrate V Inter-American Week for People of African Descent in the Americas, March 21-25, 2022 OAS Press

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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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• SELECTED ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP AWARDEES 2013-2014 Undergraduate studies

QUINTYNE, JASON AVERY (M)





BLACKMAN, JUSTIN CHRISTOPHER (M)


• OAS SELECTED ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP AWARDEES 2013 ‐ 2014 Graduate studies

ALLEYNE , NICOLE M (F)





BELLAMY, KATHY-ANN MICHELLE (F)


• OAS Selected Academic Scholarship Awardees 2012 - 2013 Undergraduate Self Placed

Shari Samuel


Bachelor's/ Hydrology and Coastal Zone Management


University of Western Ontario Canada

• OAS Selected Academic Scholarship Awardee 2012-2013 Graduate Self Placed

Brian Payne of Barbados


Masters of Science in Human Nutrition


Mc Gill University Montreal Canada

• Selected Academic Scholarship Awardees 2011 - 20012 Undergraduate

Undergraduate 2011 - 2012


Tracy Moses

• Selected Academic Scholarship Awardees 2011-2012 Graduate

Graduate 2011-2012


Phillip Lashley


Joy-Ann Headley


Annstein Inniss


Darisa Legall


Tisha Clarke


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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