The General Secretariat of the Organization of American States (GS/OAS) and the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) have collaborated to offer the 2024 OAS-UTEP PAEC Scholarship, a prestigious opportunity aimed at supporting outstanding graduate students from the Americas. This scholarship is designed to assist individuals in achieving their academic goals while contributing to the development of their home countries.
Scholarship Overview
The OAS-UTEP PAEC Scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate strong academic performance and meet the specific requirements outlined by the GS/OAS and UTEP. Recipients of this scholarship must maintain satisfactory academic progress throughout their studies.
Benefits of the Scholarship
The OAS-UTEP PAEC Scholarship offers significant financial support to graduate students, helping to cover the following expenses:
- Partial Tuition Coverage: A portion of the tuition fees will be covered by the scholarship.
- Support for Academic Excellence: The scholarship is designed to reward and encourage academic achievement.
- Access to High-Quality Education: Recipients will have the opportunity to study at UTEP, a leading Hispanic-serving university with a strong commitment to research and higher education.
However, it is important to note that certain expenses are not covered by the scholarship, including:
- Remaining tuition and fees
- Application fee
- Health insurance
- Housing and food
- Books and supplies
- Any additional fees not covered by the scholarship
These expenses will be the responsibility of the scholarship recipient.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the 2024 OAS-UTEP PAEC Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Admission to UTEP: Applicants must be admitted or registered for the Fall 2024 semester in a graduate program at UTEP.
- International Student Status: Applicants must be classified as international students at UTEP.
- Citizenship/Residency: Applicants must hold a passport from or maintain legal residence in one of the following OAS member states: Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Barbados, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Bahamas, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay, or Venezuela.
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- Applicants who have resided in Argentina must complete and submit a specific form to Argentina’s National Liaison Office (ONE).
- Exclusions: The following individuals are not eligible for this scholarship: Current OAS Scholarship recipients, or GS/OAS staff and their immediate family members or GS/OAS consultants, or permanent OAS staff members and their immediate family members
Application Process
The application process for the OAS-UTEP PAEC Scholarship is straightforward:
- Admission to UTEP: Interested students must first secure admission to a graduate program at UTEP for the Fall 2024 semester.
- Automatic Consideration: Once admitted, applicants are automatically considered for the OAS-UTEP PAEC Scholarship as per this call letter https://www.oas.org/en/scholarships/PAEC/2024/2024_OAS_UTEP_Scholarship_Program_aug13_2024.pdf
- Supporting Documents: Applicants must submit all required supporting documents as specified by the scholarship guidelines.
- Selection: A scholarship review committee will evaluate applicants based on several criteria, including geographic distribution, academic merit, and the potential impact on the applicant’s field of study.
- Notification: Selected applicants will be contacted by the OAS via email with the scholarship offer and instructions for acceptance.
Scholarship Acceptance and Obligations
Upon being selected, recipients must:
- Sign the OAS/UTEP Acceptance Form, agreeing to the terms and conditions of the scholarship.
- Adhere to UTEP’s academic guidelines and maintain a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Comply with the financial responsibilities associated with the scholarship.
- Commit to returning to their home country or legal residence in an OAS Member State after completing their studies.
Application Deadline: September 13, 2024.
