NOTE TO ALL APPLICANTS TO OAS SCHOLARSHIPS

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PROFILE OF PARTICIPANTS

Interested applicants must:

1. Be a citizen or permanent resident of a CARICOM member state of the OAS.

2. Have a strong interest in innovation and entrepreneurship.

3. Innovative resilience building business concepts closely linked to climate or environmental resilience is especially encouraged.

4. Have the ability to ‘think outside the box,’ exhibit critical thinking skills, and have a quest for discovery or investigative learning.

5. Demonstrative the ability to lead and inspire others.

6. Be a young professional who has developed or in the process of developing a small or medium enterprise in the Caribbean.

7. Have a strong background in business management.

8. Be proficient in English.

9. Commit to at least 4.5 hours a week to the course over a one-semester period that will consist of synchronous (live) and asynchronous content.

10. Have access to a computer with a reliable Internet connection, with appropriate video and audio functions.

Education requirements

Have completed or in the final years of an undergraduate business management program at an accredited institution or have at least a minimum of four (4) GCE or equivalent A’ Level passes plus two years of relevant business management experience.

REGISTRATION

Applicants are required to include the following supporting documents when applying through the link below:

1. A copy of a Government issued ID (Passport ID page or National ID Card).

2. A signed and dated recommendation letter from an academic advisor or business leader that informs of the leadership potential of the participant and the participant’s potential for succeeding in this Course.

3. A one-page outline of an innovative resilient building business concept that solves an identified problem or addresses a need in the market.

4. An updated CV or resume, which includes educational background and experience. Professional development training certificates and awards in innovation and entrepreneurship should also be included, if available.

Note: All supporting documents must first be combined into one PDF document before attaching in the space indicated in the online application form. Supporting documents sent via email will not be accepted.

Application Deadline: Applicants should submit a complete online application package to the OAS, attaching the above supporting documents, via this form, by August 5, 2020.

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