Organization of American States Department of<br />Human Development
OAS-International Center for Interdisplinary Studies (CIESI)

NOTE TO ALL APPLICANTS TO OAS SCHOLARSHIPS

To apply for this scholarship opportunity, you must submit this scholarship application form.

To be eligible for scholarship consideration, you must upload the following documents where indicated in the application form.

Please note that all supporting documents must first be combined into ONE PDF document before it can be uploaded in the application form. The application system does not allow for more than one document to be uploaded, hence the aforementioned request. Please following these steps.

1. SCAN all required documents (black and white) in one single file in PDF format and not at full resolution, but making sure that the documents are legible. The file should not be larger than 5MB. If the file exceeds 5MB the application will reject the document, and the candidate will not be able to submit the application.

2. Upload the PDF file to your online application.

3. If the applicant uploaded the document successfully, the document will appear on the bottom of the page.

Documents to be submitted:

  1. 1 recommendation letter
  2. Copy of undergraduate degree transcript
  3. Copy of undergraduate diploma
  4. Curriculum Vitae or Resume
  5. Copy of a government issued ID
  6. Proof of English Proficiency, if applicable

Please note the following:

a) 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.

b) One letter of recommendation: one letter from a university professor or one from a 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.

c) 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 course 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 obtain in the course to the development of your country or region.

OAS Contact Information:

For questions about this scholarship opportunity, please contact Ms. Elisa Granadillo at [email protected].


Please click Continue button below to begin the application.