NOTE TO ALL APPLICANTS TO OAS SCHOLARSHIPS

ONLY COMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED

To apply for an OAS – UCI scholarship, applicants must fill out the OAS online scholarship application form and attach the following required supporting documentation:

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

2. Admission letter – unconditional admission letter from the University.

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

4. Diploma – copy of bachelor’s degree diploma.

5. 2 Recommendation Letters – one of the recommendation letters should be provided by a university professor and the other should be provided by 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.

·   Applicants with no work experience may substitute the recommendation letter from the employer with a recommendation letter from a second professor.

6. Essays – applicants are required to write and include two (2) essays as part of the OAS-UCI online scholarship application form and must be written in English. Both essays should be no 
    longer than 2 pages.

     Essay No. 1: Describe how acquiring this academic degree will directly impact and enhance your professional skills in your current job position or future career.

     Essay No. 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.

7. Curriculum vitae – in English and no specific format is required. Do not include copies of diplomas, certificates or awards; only include text.

8. 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 550 or higher for the paper based test, 215 for computer-based test, or an internet-based TOEFL (IBT) score of at least 90;
• ELTS 5.5, or the equivalent

9. Proof of Additional Funds – proof that you have sufficient funds to cover remaining tuition and fees 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; and
  
• a 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.
  
• 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.

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