Deadline: March 13, 2025
Applications are open for the Organization of American States Academic Scholarships Program 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 in order 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.
Scholarship
- The scholarship value is $10,000 USD. This amount is subject to change.
Eligibility
To be eligible, candidates must:
- be Canadian citizens or permanent residents in Canada;
- have completed the prerequisite degree(s) for the proposed program of study at the time of submitting an application;
- 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 the academic studies in the language of the institution in the country of study.
Application
The deadline to submit the DFATD online application form and the OAS application form is March 13, 2025. Applications received late or incomplete will not be considered.
Candidates must complete a two-step application process.
- Step 1: Complete and submit the Organization of American Sates (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.
For more information, visit Organization of American States Academic Scholarships Program.
