OAS-University of Manchester Caribbean Program
NOTE TO ALL APPLICANTS TO OAS SCHOLARSHIPS
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To apply for this scholarship opportunity, you must submit a scholarship application through the OAS Fellowship Management System. You will be required to upload the following documents where indicated in the application form:
- Pre-admission Letter
- Copy of Master’s Degree Transcript
- Curriculum Vitae or Resume
- 2 Recommendation Letters
- Copy of Master’s Degree Diploma
- Copy of a Government Issued ID
- Proof of English Proficiency, if applicable
- Proof of Additional Funds
Please note the following:
a) Only students who have been pre-admitted may apply for the OAS/UOM scholarship;
b) Grade Point Average (GPA) must be equivalent to at least 3.0/4.0;
c) Students whose native language is not English will be required to submit one of the following as proof of English proficiency:
· An official transcript verifying completion of studies in an English speaking university in the last five years;
· A paper-based test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a score of 570 or higher (with at least 5.0 in the Test of Written English (TWE));
· Or an internet-based TOEFL (IBT) score of at least 89; (with at least 17 in Listening and Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking); OR
· IELTS: an overall score of at least 6.5 in IELTS (with at least 5.5 in each component)
The date stated on the TOEFL or IELTS certificate must be within two years of your proposed start date. Please note that Institutional TOEFL is not accepted.
d) Proof that you have sufficient funds to cover cost of living expenses not covered by the scholarship by providing a bank statement or bank letter.
e) One of the letters of recommendation should be provided by a university professor and the other should be provided by your current or most recent employer that includes: the letterhead of the University/Institution, the Professor’s/Employer’s position within the University/Institution, date and signature.
f) You are required to write and include two essays in the scholarship application form. The essays should be written in English. Each essay should have a minimum of 800 characters (not words) and a maximum of 2900 characters, including spaces.
Essay 1
Describe how acquiring this academic degree will directly impact and enhance your professional skills in your current job position or future career.
Essay 2
Explain how you intend to apply the acquired knowledge and experience in the specific field of study that you will pursue to the development of your country or region.
g) At the close of the scholarship application period, the evaluation and selection of applicants will be conducted. Only the pre-selected candidates will be contacted via e-mail for an interview by the OAS scholarship selection committee and followed by an interview with the University.
OAS Contact Information:
For questions about this scholarship opportunity, please contact Ms. Elisa Granadillo at [email protected].
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