Deadline: March 13, 2025

The Organization of American States (OAS) offers academic scholarships for study or research at the Master’s or PhD level that lead to a degree at a university or educational institution in an OAS Member State, except within Canada (the nominating country).

The program is one of the mechanisms for cooperation within the Organization of American States. Its fundamental objective is to promote the economic, social, scientific, and cultural development of the member states to strengthen ties and achieve a stronger bond and better understanding among the peoples of the Americas through the advanced training of its citizens in priority areas.

Each year, the Organization of American States will award at least one scholarship to Canadians for study or research.

There are two types of scholarships available:

• Scholarships in an OAS Consortium University: candidates apply directly to up to three programs in universities or educational institutions from the OAS Consortium of Universities list, located in up to three different countries. Candidates must consider at least two different countries of study in their OAS application to be eligible. Applying to this type of scholarship increases the candidate’s chances of being offered an OAS scholarship. Note that under this option, the OAS will reserve the right to select a country of study or research for selected candidates.
• Scholarships in a Non-OAS Consortium University: candidates apply directly for admission to the universities or educational institutions of their choice and apply separately for an OAS scholarship.

The academic placement or research must be carried out on a full-time basis and may be pursued on-site, by online education, or a combination of both.

Benefits

• Graduate: $10,000 USD for one academic year minimum, renewable for an additional year to study or research at the graduate level (Masters and PhD).  All amounts are subject to change.

The scholarship can be renewed once for a total of two academic years. The renewal for the second academic year is subject to:

• the availability of funding
• a good academic standing during the first year of the scholarship
• the confirmation by the academic institution that the award renewal is necessary for the student to complete their study program

Eligibility

To be eligible, candidates must:

• be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada
• have completed the prerequisite degree(s) for the proposed program of study at the time of applying
• have an overall grade point average (GPA) that is above the minimum standard required by the host university
• be in good physical and mental health to complete the proposed program of study successfully
• possess the linguistic competencies necessary to undertake academic studies in the language of the institution in the country of study.

Application

Candidates must complete a two-step application process;

• Step 1: Complete and submit the Organization of American States (OAS) online application form for graduate studies and provide the supporting documents as requested.
• Step 2: Complete and submit the online application form of the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD) on the My EduCanada portal.

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