NOTE TO ALL APPLICANTS TO OAS SCHOLARSHIPS

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

You will be required to upload the following documents where indicated in the scholarship 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.

• Unconditional admission letter
• Copy of bachelor's degree transcript
• Copy of bachelor's degree diploma
• Two (2) recommendation letters
• Proof of English proficiency, if applicable
• Proof of funds
• Curriculum vitae or resume
• Copy of a government issued ID (passport or national ID)
• Two (2) essays

Please note the following:

a) All documents must be submitted in English or officially translated to English by a certified translator.

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
• Other standard English proficiency certificate

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

c) Pre-selected candidates will be asked to provide proof of sufficient funds to cover tuition and fees and other costs mentioned in the announcement, which is estimated at EUR EUR2,800 for 
    the Msc. in Applied Labour Economics, EUR3,800 for the Master in Management of Development and EUR 4,200 for the Master in World Heritage to cover the cost of remaining tuition
    and approximately EUR5,000 to cover other costs mentioned, by submitting one, or a combination, of the following documents:

• 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 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.

       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) 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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