OAS – RIT Scholarship Opportunities

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OAS Scholarship Program for Haiti

The General Secretariat of the Organization of American States (GS/OAS) and the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) are offering scholarships to qualified candidates that are citizens of Haiti to further their professional education through the following program([1]):

About the OAS and RIT

The General Secretariat of the Organization of American States

GS/OAS is the central and permanent organ of the Organization of American States (OAS). Through its Department of Human Development, Education and Culture (DHDEC), GS/OAS supports OAS member states in creating policies and executing programs that promote human capacity development at all educational levels. By enabling formative opportunities to citizens, DHDEC strengthens democratic values and security under the framework of regional integration. DHDEC does this: (i) by supporting the efforts of OAS member states to improve the quality of and equity in education while enhancing and highlighting the contribution of their diverse cultures to economic, social, and human development; and (ii) by assisting the citizens of the Americas in realizing their full potential by giving them access to knowledge and skills through training that improves the standard of living for individuals, families and communities in the region.

Rochester Institute of Technology

RIT is a nationally respected leader in professional and career-oriented education. Talented, ambitious, and creative students of all cultures and backgrounds—and from 50 states and more than 110 countries—have chosen to attend RIT. Few universities provide RIT’s depth and breadth of career-oriented studies. RIT’s nine colleges offer more than 90 different bachelor’s degree programs in art and design, business, engineering, science and mathematics, criminal justice, photography, environmental studies, hospitality and service management, computer science, information technology, bioinformatics, and many other areas. As a major technical university, RIT offers academic opportunities that extend far beyond science and technology, including more liberal arts courses and faculty than you will find at most liberal arts colleges. With a strong foundation in the humanities and social sciences, students will gain an understanding of both technological developments and the philosophy and ethical issues that go with them.

I. ABOUT THE PROGRAM

For detailed information about the courses, please review the description below:

Health Systems Administration: This program is designed to provide strategic skills for today’s health care management. It builds on a foundation of courses in policy and law formation, health care economics, innovation, and leadership. Additional options are provided through course selections, building an integrated program that meets the individual challenges of participating students.

Fore more information about this maters program please go to the following website: http://www.rit.edu/emcs/ptgrad/_program_detail.php?id=145 .

1. APPLICANTS’ PROFESSIONAL PROFILE: This program caters to people who have some experience in a health-related organization as either a practitioner or manager. It is recommended for people who are interested in improving efficiency in health care facilities, quality improvement, direct activities in clinical areas; overseeing finance, human resources, and information management.

2. STUDY VENUE/ MODALITY:

The program will be delivered entirely online (Internet) through the RIT website.

3. LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION:

English.

4. APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION DEADLINE AND PROGRAM ADMISSION PROCESS:

The application deadline for admission to this program is May 31st, 2013.

5. UNIVERSITY CONTACT

Please send all information requests about the program to the following person:

Elisa M. Thompson

Assistant Director

Part-time and Graduate Enrollment Services

Rochester Institute of Technology

Phone: 585-475-2229 Fax: 585-475-7164

[email protected]

II. ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIP

1. BENEFITS:

RIT will cover 100% of the tuition fees and the OAS will provide for the books as well as computer and internet access through the OAS Computer Center at Ecole Supérieure d’Infotronique d’Haiti (ESIH).

The scholarship recipient will be responsible for all remaining costs associated with the Program including:

· Examination fee for the TOEFL candidates have to submit.

2. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant must:

· Have a bachelor’s degree at a regionally accredited college or university;

· Have at least 2 years of work experience.

· Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above

· Have good command of English, with documentary evidence. Applicants for whom English is not the first or native language or who have not completed at least a 2 year degree program at an educational institution where the language of instruction is English should submit one of the following to verify English proficiency

o An official transcript verifying completion of secondary education in which English is the primary language of communication.

o A valid (nor more than 2 years) and satisfactory test score of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) of 550 or higher for the paper based test, 215 for computer-based test or 90 for internet-based test; IELTS 5.5, or the equivalent

· Possess basic computer and internet skills;

3. SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION RESTRICTIONS

Please note that you are not eligible to apply for this scholarship if:

- you were awarded an OAS Professional Development Scholarship in the past twelve (12) months or if you currently hold an OAS Scholarship for Academic Studies;

- you are not a Haitian citizen living in Haiti;

- you are already enrolled in a RIT program;

Also, Staff members of the General Secretariat, persons under performance contracts with the General Secretariat, staff members of the permanent missions to the OAS, and their relatives are not eligible for OAS academic scholarships.

4. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

· Completed OAS Scholarship Application form

· Certified Copy of the transcript of the latest degree obtained

· Certified Copy of latest degree obtained

· Updated resume

· One professional letter of recommendation

· Document showing proof of language proficiency

· 2 essays containing between 300 and 800 words on the following subjects:

o Describe how acquiring this academic degree will directly impact and enhance your professional skills in your current job position.

o Please explain how you intend to apply the acquired knowledge and experience in the specific field of study that you will pursue to the development in your country or region.

Applicants should complete the OAS Scholarship Application Form, print the completed application form and submit it with all the abovementioned required documents in PDF format to the Bureau National de Liaison in Haiti (ONE) located at the Ministère de la Planification et de la Cooperation Externe via e-mail to [email protected] with the subject matter: “OAS-RIT Scholarships for Haiti”, and hard copy of the application should also be submitted to the ONE. The scholarship application deadline is May  31st, 2013.

For additional information about the OAS Emergency Scholarship Program for Haiti, please contact [email protected] with subject: “Haiti Scholarship Program”.

5. SCHOLARSHIP SELECTION CRITERIA:

Scholarships shall be granted based on the following criteria:

• The merits and overall credentials of the candidate, including his/her academic and professional background;
• Proof that the candidate is living in Haiti at the moment the application is submitted and commitment to stay in Haiti while performing the online studies.

6. RESPONSIBILITIES OF SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS:

All Scholarship Recipients must:

· Fulfill all requirements of the program for which the OAS scholarship is awarded;

· Have unrestricted Internet access and a computer with the minimum technical specifications as required by the program or have the means to reach Ecole Supérieure d’ Infotronique d’ Haiti (ESIH) located at 2e Ruelle Nazon # 29 where OAS scholarship recipients will have free access to a Computer Center, including internet access.

· Confirm their acceptance of the scholarship award by signing and returning to DHDEC their completed form: “Acceptance of the Scholarship Award”.

· Inform the OAS Department of Human Development, Education and Culture in the event he/she is unable to begin the program of study so that the scholarship may be offered to the next ranked candidate.

· Reimburse GS/OAS the total amount of the scholarship costs if he/she declines the scholarship after the start of the program without compelling proof/reason.