Organization of American States Department of<br />Human Development
Department of Sustainable Development

NOTE TO ALL APPLICANTS TO OAS SCHOLARSHIPS

To apply for this scholarship opportunity, you must submit a Scholarship Application. You will be required to upload the following documents as ONE PDF FILE where indicated in the application form:

  1. 1 Recommendation Letter
  2. Copy of Bachelor's Degree Transcript
  3. Curriculum Vitae or Resume
  4. Proof of additional funds
  5. Proof of English Proficiency, if applicable
  6. Copy of a Government Issued ID

    Please note the following:

a) Please note that all documents must be in English or officially translated to English.

b) 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 test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a score of 570 or higher for the paper based test, 230 for computer-based test, or an internet-based TOEFL (IBT) score of at least 89; OR
  • Other standard English proficiency certificates
  • The date stated on the TOEFL or IELTS certificate must be within two years of your proposed start date.

c) Proof that you have sufficient funds (estimated at USD $1,250) to cover accommodation, meals, insurance, local transportation and other costs not covered by the scholarship by including one, or a combination, of the following documents with your scholarship application:

· a copy of a bank statement or bank letter;

· a letter from an employer showing a monthly or yearly salary;

· a letter showing a student loan or additional scholarship(s), grants, financial aid.

d) The letter of recommendation should be provided by a university professor, previous employer or current employer that includes: the letterhead of the University /Company, the professor’s/employer’s position within the University/Company, date and signature.

e) You are required to write one essay. The essay should be written in English. 
    Essay question: Describe how participating in this course will directly impact and enhance your professional skills in your current job position or future career.
    Please ignore the essay questions in the scholarship application form as they are not relevant to this course of study.

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