Overview
Scholarship type
Number of scholarships to award
Grant
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
- health
- other
The Organization of American States is the world’s oldest regional organization, dating back to the First International Conference of American States, held in Washington, D.C., from October 1889 to April 1890.
Scholarships are awarded for full-time studies at any university in an OAS Member State, including those participating in the OAS Consortium of Universities.
OAS Academic Scholarships are complementary in nature, and do not intend to cover 100% of the Scholarship Recipient’s expenses. Scholarships have a monetary cap up to US $10,000 per academic year. Benefits may cover the following benefits in this order of priority:
Tuition and mandatory fees;
Health insurance;
Monthly complementary subsistence allowance;
Roundtrip airfare;
Yearly books allowance.
Complete the Online Application Form.
Copy of transcripts of the grades for the highest academic degree completed or to be completed (Bachelor’s, Master’s, and/or PhD). If currently enrolled in a program of study, please submit the current transcript.
Two (2) recommendation letters: Preferably from current or former professors using the OAS Recommendation Statement Form, or previous employer using the Employer Recommendation Form.Recommendation letters from relatives will not be accepted.
If unemployed or never employed, include a letter from a professor or someone who can be considered providing reference of your qualities as a student or professional (using the Recommendation Statement Form).
Copy of the Official Identification Card (ID) – Government issued ID by the Sponsoring Country or Passport.
Curriculum Vitae. (Must not exceed 2 pages).
Admission letter to program of study.