Events

• A Chat with the OAS on the OAS Scholarship and Loan Programs
  Zoom, Thursday April 11, 2024

Zoom, Thursday April 11, 2024



On Thursday April 11 at 2:00 PM (in Jamaica), the Offices of the General Secretariat of the Organization of American States, in collaboration with the OAS Department of Human Development, Education and Employment will present the OAS Scholarship and Loan Programs available to citizens of OAS member states to study abroad.


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• A Chat with the OAS - Bringing the work of the OAS closer to the people of the Americas
  Virtual, Wednesday April 14, 2021

Virtual, Wednesday April 14, 2021



A discussion on the work of the OAS and the UWI and their support in the region in response to the COVID 19 pandemic.

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In the News

• OAS head calls for talks on economic and geopolitical realities facing region Jamaica Gleaner
• Podcast series within the framework of the V Inter-American Week for People of African Descent in the Americas. Office of the Assistant Secretary General
• Office Of GS/OAS Announces Winners Of Art And Poetry Competition Jamaica Information Service

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OAS Internships

The OAS Student Internship Program is designed for undergraduate, graduate and young professional student to allow them to work within their fields of study. The program although unpaid is very competitive. The OAS has 28 national offices and some special programs located in the member states. Internships are available in almost all of the offices and this will allow interns to choose whether they prefer to work in their home country or in another office.

• Why the Organization of American States?

  The Organization of American States (OAS) is the main political forum of the hemisphere which promotes and supports Democracy, Human Rights, Multidimensional Security and the Integral Development in the Americas. The OAS seeks to prevent conflicts and to provide political stability, social inclusion and prosperity in the region, through dialogue and collective actions.

• What is our offer?

  We offer you a unique opportunity to gain work experience in different areas and in an international and a multicultural environment. You will have the opportunity to participate in a meaningful learning experience with orientation to the OAS mission, pillars, structure and projects in the hemisphere.

• Where can I do my Internship?

  The OAS has 28 national offices and some special programs located in the member states. This allows anyone interested, to participate in the internship program in their country of origin, or other country of interest.
  

  Besides working in the different projects of the Office, interns must participate in a series of activities that are part of a Complementary Online Program
  

  This is an unpaid internship. Candidates must meet a series of requirements.
  

• Requirements for application

  • You must have a GPA of 3.0 out of 4 (American scale) or equivalent according to the country. This means that you have to be in the top 25% of your class).
  • While being a student is a requirement for the application, you should also be at least in the second year of your undergraduate program
  • Your internship should last at least 10 weeks and at the most 6 months.

• Documents Required

  • Complete the application form (requested to [email protected])
  • 2 letters of recommendation.
  • Official transcripts with your grades.
  • Currículum Vitae.
  • Copy of your passport.
  • Once you are selected, the Intern should submit Proof of insurance.

  All the documents should be sent to [email protected]

  Internships are available in Washington DC. Check out www.oas.org/internships.

OAS-UWI Scholarships

The OAS Academic Scholarship Program (Regular Program), established in 1958, grants scholarships every year for the pursuit of Master’s Degrees, Doctoral Degrees and Research leading to a degree. The OAS Special Caribbean Scholarships Program (SPECAF), established in 1983, grants scholarships for the last two years of undergraduate studies to citizens and residents of the English-speaking Caribbean OAS Member States. In addition to these programs the OAS, through its Partnerships Program for Education and Training (PAEC), is able to offer other attractive scholarship opportunities for academic studies with the support of its partner institutions in the Americas and around the world.

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• OAS-UWI 75th Anniversary Commemorative Scholarship Fund (CSF scholarships))

Scholarships of up to JM$300,000, per year, will be available to cover the cost of tuition and/ or housing at UWI, Mona. Students may apply for this complementary scholarship from the CSF to complete the


final year of their degree program in the FSS, UWI Mona Campus, by submitting completed applications to the UWI, Mona Campus, Office of Student Financing (OSF).

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• NCB Foundation Study grant for OAS Scholarship Recipients of Jamaican Citizenship

OAS scholarship recipients of Jamaican citizenship, who are pursuing undergraduate degrees in computer science, data science or analytics and come from challenged economic backgrounds can apply to the N.C.B. Foundation for additional funding in the amount of US$5000 per year.

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OAS - Rowe Fund Educational loan programs for Studies in the United States

The OAS - Rowe Fund loan program for studies in the United States was established in 1948.  This program grants financial aid in the form of interest-free loans for up to $15,000 dollars for graduate, research, and the last two years of undergraduate studies, including semester exchange programs.  Applications may be submitted at any time during the studies in the U.S. and are accepted and reviewed year-round.  For more information about how to obtain a Rowe Fund loan, find other financial aid for studies abroad, or identify a university in the United States according to field of study, cost, or location, visit: www.oas.org/en/rowefund and follow us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/rowefund