OAS SCHOLARSHIP AND TRAINING PROGRAMS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT

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1 OAS SCHOLARSHIP AND TRAINING PROGRAMS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT Executive Secretariat for Integral Development

2 OAS Scholarship and Training Programs Objectives: Supports the efforts of member states to increase access to quality education and life long learning opportunities for all. Supports the implementation of the Inter-American Education Agenda (IAE), prioritizing the lines of action of IAE in the consideration of partners, creation of scholarship opportunities, and awarding of scholarships Quality, inclusive, and equitable education Strengthening of the teaching profession Comprehensive early childhood care

3 OAS Scholarship and Training Programs Scholarships for undergraduate and graduate studies, as well as professional development programs in institutions from around the world Scholarships for short or medium-term, intensive, non-academic courses and training programs offered through a cost-sharing program with partner institutions. Scholarships for Master and Doctoral level studies in an OAS member state with a Special Caribbean Scholarships Program (SPECAF) for the last two years of undergraduate studies to citizens/permanent residents from the English-speaking Caribbean and Suriname.

4 OAS Scholarship and Training Programs THE OAS building strategic alliances: OAS CONSORTIUM OF UNIVERSITIES Partnership with prestigious educational institutions Contribution to access to quality, inclusive and equitable education Investing in human capital development in the Americas through cooperation OA S S c h o l a r s h i p P r o g ra m Academic Programs and short-term Professional Development courses

5 OAS Scholarship and Training Programs SCHOLARSHIP BENEFITS MAY INCLUDE: Tuition Waivers/Discounts Stipend / Allowance Books and Study Materials Health Insurance Assistantships Other concessions

6 Some PAEC Institutional Partners

7 Master s, doctoral studies and specializations in engineering, science, and health. Over 200+ programs are offered in English. 100 scholarships are exclusively for students from Central America and the Caribbean. Benefits: Financial contribution towards living expenses. Basic medical insurance while in Mexico. A one-time grant of $1,200 USD (OAS) to be disbursed when the student arrives at the university, only for a limited number of awardees. Possibility of carrying out part of the studies at institutions outside of Mexico. Possibility of obtaining total or partial enrollment fee discounts in Mexican universities that belong to the OAS Consortium of Universities.

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9 Over 600+ Master's and/or a Doctoral study programs available Student can apply to up to three Master s or Doctoral programs at different universities Over 60+ universities located in a different region of Brazil. Benefits: Full tuition waiver (program cost). Partial monthly stipend for living expenses, taking as reference the value of CAPES as the minimum. (Covered by host universities). A one-time grant of $1,200 USD (OAS) to be disbursed once the student arrives at the university, to the first 150 ranked candidates. Portuguese language support. Benefits are available for up to 24 months for Master's and 48 months for Doctorate degrees.

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11 Chinese language studies, Bachelor s Master s and/or Doctoral programs available in a wide range of areas. For applicants with no command of Chinese, language courses are offered for 1-2 years Some post-graduate programs are taught in English. Study opportunities are offered across China. Programs last from 1-5 years, based on the applicant s program of study Benefits Include: Full tuition waiver and registration fee (program cost) Basic learning materials fee Accommodation on campus Medical Insurance Monthly living allowance based on student s level of study

12 122 Full Scholarships awarded PhD Degrees 47 Master s Degrees 44 Bachelor's Degrees 13 Chinese Language Studies 7 General & Senior Scholars Programs in: Over 500 Universities accredited by China s Ministry of Education A variety of disciplines including Science, Humanities, Languages and Social With students from: 28 MEMBER STATES

13 40 scholarship opportunities for Master s degrees every year. Areas of study include Education, Science, Engineering, Architecture and Social Sciences areas. Programs are sponsored by The Vrije Universiteit Brussel. Benefits: Full tuition costs One-time subsistence allowance of $1,350 USD to top ranked candidates. 36 SCHOLARSHIPS granted

14 Cost-sharing programs grant scholarships for short or mediumterm courses in 8 priority development areas. Courses are offered by recognized academic institutions from around the world, including some OAS departments. Modalities: Onsite Online Blended Benefits: (may vary according to the institution offering the course) Round-trip airfare Tuition and mandatory administrative expenses Health insurance Room and board Local transportation

15 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM C A L L T O I N S T I T U T I O N S T O O F F E R S C H O L A R S H I P S for Professional Development Courses in 2018 Contact us at? pdsp@oas.org OAS General Secretariat departments Institutes of Higher Education OAS Member States Which institutions can apply? OAS Permanent Observers International and Regional Organizations Deadline to apply! November 27, 2017 Philanthropic or Commercial Institutions Public and Private Agencies

16 OAS Scholarships and Training Programs Coordinators: Nelly Gochicoa: PAEC Latin America. Patricia Quiroz: PAEC North America, Caribbean and Observer countries; Academic Program; and, Professional Development Scholarships Program. - scholarships@oas.org - T. (202)