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NOTE TO ALL APPLICANTS TO OAS SCHOLARSHIPS

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

You are required to upload the following documents where indicated in the online 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 Recommendation Letter
• Proof of Additional Funds
• Copy of Undergraduate’s Degree Transcript (record of grades)
• Proof of English Proficiency, if applicable
• Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• Copy of a Government Issued ID (Passport or national ID)
  

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:

• A copy of 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
• IELTS 6.5, or the equivalent

             Note: The date stated on the TOEFL or IELTS certificate must be within two years of your proposed program start date

c) Proof of sufficient funds (estimated at USD $1,200) to cover remaining tuition and fees and other costs not covered by this 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 your 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.

   Note: The recommendation letters provided for admission consideration to the University can be used for scholarship consideration. However, if you choose to provide new   
   recommendation letters directly to the OAS, the letters should be addressed to the OAS Scholarship and Training Programs, Department of Human Development, Education and
   Employment.

e) Essays: 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.
  

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

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