NOTE TO ALL APPLICANTS TO OAS SCHOLARSHIPS

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

To apply for an OAS-PAHO-GIMI scholarship, you are required to upload the following documents where indicated in the scholarship application form, which must first be combined into ONE PDF file before it can be uploaded in the application form. 

1. Government Issued ID – scan or photo of passport page that contains the applicant’s full name, date of birth, and country of citizenship.

2. Transcript or record of grades – copy of bachelor’s degree transcript or record of grades. Transcripts must be translated by a sworn translator if English is not the original language of the transcript.

3. Certificate or Diploma – copy of bachelor’s degree diploma.

4. Recommendation Letter – submit one recommendation letter from a university professor or current or most recent employer that includes the letterhead of the University/Institution, the Professor’s/Employer’s position within the University/Institution, contact information, date and signature.

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

5. Essay – Applicants are required to respond to the essay question below. 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: Describe how participating in this course will enhance your professional skills, and directly impact institution, community and country.1.

6. Curriculum vitae – in English and no specific format is required. Do not include copies of diplomas, certificates or awards; only include text; maximum length of three (3) pages.

7. Proof of English Proficiency, if applicable – 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;
• IELTS 6.5, or the equivalent.

8. Proof of Additional Funds – proof that scholarship recipient has sufficient funds to cover remaining local expense fee (estimated at $1,250 for 14-day course) and other costs not covered by the scholarship by including one, or a combination, of the following documents with the scholarship application. Document must include scholarship recipient’s name and be dated within the last three months:

• copy of a rental agreement on property showing scholarship recipient as property owner or resident;
• copy of bank statement or bank letter;
• letter from an employer showing a monthly or yearly salary;
• letter showing a student loan or additional scholarship(s), grants, financial aid; or
•  signed letter from a relative indicating financial support to you and corresponding bank letters or statements from the relative.

NOTES:

• All documents must be in English or officially translated to English by a certified translator.
• The date stated on the TOEFL or IELTS certificate must be within two years of your proposed start date.

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