OAS Academic Scholarship Program
Complementary scholarship (up to US$10,000/year) from the Organization of American States for citizens of OAS member states to pursue graduate or undergraduate study in another OAS member country.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate
Destination
OAS member-state institutions
Funding
Complementary award: up to US$10,000 per academic year. Does not cover 100% of expenses — students must secure supplementary funding. Renewable once (up to 2 academic years total), contingent on OAS fund availability.
Eligible applicants
Citizens or permanent residents of OAS member states; studying in a different OAS member country; bachelor's degree required for graduate track; excludes clinical medicine
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Overview
OAS Academic Scholarship Program is offered by Organization of American States for Undergraduate study in OAS member-state institutions. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 11, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- English testMust have language proficiency for the country of study
- Completed OAS scholarship application formRequired
- Degree transcripts and certificatesRequired
- Admission letter or enrollment proof at a university in another OAS countryRequired
- Language proficiency proofRequired
- Passport copyRequired
What this scholarship covers
Up to US$10,000/year (complementary, not full funding)
Included
Renewable once (up to 2 years total)
May be included
Complementary award: up to US$10,000 per academic year. Does not cover 100% of expenses — students must secure supplementary funding. Renewable once (up to 2 academic years total), contingent on OAS fund availability. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 11, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
Organization scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 11, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Citizen or permanent resident of an OAS member state; must not study in their own sponsoring country
- International eligibility
- Open to citizens of Citizens or permanent residents of OAS member states (35 countries of the Americas).
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- For graduate track: must hold a bachelor's degree; GPA above minimum required by the target university. For undergraduate track: must be enrolled and eligible to graduate within 2 years.
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Official eligibility summary
Open to: Citizens or permanent residents of OAS member states; studying in a different OAS member country; bachelor's degree required for graduate track; excludes clinical medicine. Organization of American States also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.
Applicant profile
- Citizens or permanent residents of OAS member states; studying in a different OAS member country; bachelor's degree required for graduate track; excludes clinical medicine
Study route
- Undergraduate study in OAS member-state institutions
Current-cycle criteria
- Open to: Citizens or permanent residents of OAS member states; studying in a different OAS member country; bachelor's degree required for graduate track; excludes clinical medicine. Organization of American States also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
The required documents are summarized above. Confirm the final checklist with the official provider before you apply.
How to apply
- 1
Contact your national scholarship office (Ministry of Education or Foreign Affairs) for the OAS call in your country
- 2
Submit a complete application, including university admission letter and all required documents, to your national office by their deadline
- 3
Short-listed applications are forwarded by national offices to OAS for final review
Application timeline
Application cycle
2026 cycle closed April 2026. Next cycle expected January–April 2027. Apply through your country's national scholarship office (Ministry of Education or Foreign Affairs), not directly to OAS.
The listed deadline is April 10, 2026. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Organization of American States
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 11, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
The listed deadline is April 10, 2026. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.