The Leo S. Rowe Fund ("the Rowe Fund"), an educational loan program of the Organization of American States "OAS", helps citizens from Latin America and the Caribbean OAS Member countries finance their studies or research in accredited universities across the United States by awarding interest-free loans for up to $15,000 dollars.

Rowe Fund loans include:  

• Deferred repayment while in school

• No application or processing fees

• Use of non-profit guarantor

• There are not deadlines to submit a loan application

• Funding is sent directly to the student after approval

• Easy access to loan application forms and instructions 

          The Rowe Fund was endowed through a bequest from its, namesake, who served as Director General of the Pan American Union -the forerunner of the OAS- from 1920 until his death in 1946.  Dr. Rowe devoted his life to furthering understanding and integration among the countries of the Americas, particularly through higher education. 

For more information, please see the Frequently Asked Questions for Prospective Applicants or the Frequently Asked Questions for Current Beneficiaries, if you have already been awarded a Rowe Fund loan.   

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