Description for Puerto Rico OAS-UAGM Scholarship:

Pursue Higher Education in Puerto Rico with the 2024 OAS-UAGM Scholarship

Are you a citizen of an Organization of American States (OAS) member state (excluding the United States) looking to pursue a graduate degree? Look no further than the 2024 OAS-UAGM Scholarship! This scholarship program, offered in collaboration with the Universidad Ana G. Méndez (UAGM) in Puerto Rico, provides a unique opportunity for students to advance their academic and professional goals.

About the Partners: 

The OAS General Secretariat (GS/OAS) is the central and permanent organ of the Organization of American States (OAS). Through its Department of Human Development, Education, and Employment (DHDEE), GS/OAS supports OAS member states in creating policies and executing programs that promote human capacity development at all educational levels. By enabling formative opportunities for citizens, DHDEE strengthens democratic values and security within the framework of regional integration. DHDEE achieves this by supporting efforts to improve the quality and equity of education and assisting citizens in realizing their full potential through access to knowledge and skills that enhance the standard of living for individuals, families, and communities in the region.

The Universidad Ana G. Méndez (UAGM) is a non-profit institution that has been in operation since 1949. It is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) and licensed by the Board of Postsecondary Institutions of Puerto Rico (JIP). UAGM has three main campuses and nine university centers around the island. Additionally, it owns the only television channel in Puerto Rico affiliated with the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) in the United States. The university offers flexible programs designed to prepare professionals in their respective fields of study.

Degree Level for Puerto Rico OAS-UAGM Scholarship:

Puerto Rico OAS-UAGM Scholarship 2024 in USA is available to undertake Bachelor, Masters, PhD level programs at Universidad Ana G. Méndez.

Available Subjects for Puerto Rico OAS-UAGM Scholarship:

Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.

• All Subjects

Benefits for Puerto Rico OAS-UAGM Scholarship:

• 50% tuition waiver for Scholarship Recipients from Ana G. Méndez University On-site 
•  The OAS shall cover a one-time tuition allowance of USD $4,000 to the first 15 students that enroll in the programs to help defray the cost of tuition only in the first year of study.
  

Eligible Nationalities for Puerto Rico OAS-UAGM Scholarship:

This scholarship is open to students from OAS Member Countries given down below except USA.

• Antigua and Barbuda
• Argentina
• Bahamas
• Barbados
• Belize
• Bolivia
• Brazil
• Canada
• Chile
• Colombia
• Costa Rica
• Cuba
• Dominica
• Dominican Republic
• Ecuador
• El Salvador
• Grenada
• Guatemala
• Guyana
• Haiti
• Honduras
• Jamaica
• Mexico
• Nicaragua
• Panama
• Paraguay
• Peru
• Saint Kitts and Nevis
• Saint Lucia
• Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
• Suriname
• Trinidad and Tobago
• Uruguay
• Venezuela

Eligibility Criteria for Puerto Rico OAS-UAGM Scholarship:

• New Applicants from OAS Member States: This scholarship is open to students who are new applicants to the program and are citizens or permanent legal residents of an OAS member state (excluding the United States).
• Specific Requirements for Argentina: Applicants from Argentina must submit an additional form through the provided link: http://www.oas.org/en/scholarships/PAEC/2018/NOTA-SOLICITUD-DGCIN-2017.doc. Please submit this form to the National Liaison Office (ONE) in Argentina.

Who is Not Eligible:

• Current scholarship holders with the OAS or those who are citizens/permanent residents of the United States.
• Staff members (GS/OAS) and their immediate family members, including consultants.
• Permanent officials of the OAS and their immediate family members.

Application Procedure for Puerto Rico OAS-UAGM Scholarship:

Prepare for Your Application:

• Review Program Details: Before applying, take some time to explore the program description available at https://uagm.edu/oea. This will help you ensure the program aligns with your academic goals and interests.
• Initiate Your UAGM Admission: You'll need to begin the admission process for the specific degree program you're interested in. Find more details about the application process for admission at the same link: https://uagm.edu/oea.

Scholarship Application Process:

• Complete the Scholarship Application: Once you've initiated your UAGM admission, submit the separate OAS – UAGM PAEC scholarship application form by the deadline. The form is available at the same link: https://uagm.edu/oea.

Important Note:

• Admission Required for Scholarship Consideration: Only applicants who are admitted to UAGM will be considered for the scholarship.