NOTE TO ALL APPLICANTS TO OAS SCHOLARSHIPS

To apply for this scholarship opportunity, you must submit a complete scholarship application through this OAS Fellowship Management System.

You are required to upload the following documents where indicated in the scholarship 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 be guided accordingly.

1. Copy of bachelor's degree diploma
2. Copy of bachelor's degree transcript or record of grades
3. 1 recommendation letter
4. Curriculum vitae or resume
5. Response to essays questions
6. Proof of English proficiency, if required
7. Proof of additional funds
8. Copy of a government issued ID (passport or national ID Card)

Please note the following:

a) All documents must be in English or official 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;
• IELTS 6.5, or the equivalent
• The date stated on the TOEFL or IELTS certificate must be within two years of your proposed start date.
• Other standard English proficiency certificates

c) Proof of Additional Funds – proof that you have sufficient funds to cover remaining local expense fee, estimated at USD 2,050 based on double occupancy and USD 3,450 based on single occupancy, 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 rental agreement on property showing you as the property owner;

· 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) 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. The recommendation letter should be addressed to the OAS Scholarship and Training Programs, Department of Human Development, Education and Employment.

e) You are required to respond to the following essay question. The essay should be written in English and have a minimum of 800 characters (not words) and a maximum of 2900 characters, including spaces.

Essay Question: Describe how participating in this course will enhance your professional skills, and directly impact institution, community and country.

Please click the "continue" button below to begin the application.