OAS – Chonnam National University 2016 Scholarships opportunities

Descrição

The Organization of American States (OAS), through its Department of Human Development, Education and Employment (DHDEE) and the Chonnam National University (CNU) through the OAS Partnerships Program for Education and Training (PAEC), are offering scholarship opportunities to qualified candidates of the Americas to participate in graduate and undergraduate programs at CNU in the Republic of Korea.

DEADLINES:

• For Graduate Programs: October 1st,2016
• For Undergraduate Programs : October 4th, 2016 

Programs 

• Graduate and Undergraduate Programs in the areas of Agriculture and Life Sciences
• Arts, Business
• Education
• Engineering
• Human Ecology
• Humanities
• Natural Sciences
• Social Sciences
• Veterinary Medicine
• Fisheries and Ocean Sciences

Benefits 

Graduate Programs

• 1 scholarship of 100% tuition waiver for 4 semesters (24 months)
• Up to 10 scholarships of  for 1 semester (6 months).

Undergraduate Programs

- Up to 2 Undergraduate scholarships of 100% tuition waiver for 4 semesters (24 months).

Application process

STEP 1

Gather the following documents, which must be attached to the OAS/CNU scholarship application form, in the following order:

1. Copy of government issued identification document; e.g.: passport, citizenship I.D., driver’s license, etc.

2. Curriculum Vitae or Resume; please do not include certificates for professional development courses, workshops or similar courses.

3. Copy of bachelor’s degree diploma or certificate of completion of undergraduate degree certificate from the study university, certifying compliance with all academic requirements, including approval of final exams/ thesis, if applicable.

4. Copy of undergraduate academic records or transcripts of completed programs.

5. One recommendation letter: from a university professor or from a current or most recent employer. The letter must includes: the professor’s/employer’s position, contact information, date and signature. We do not require a specific format.

6. Students whose native language is not English will be required to submit one of the following documents to prove their English proficiency:

I. An official transcript verifying completion of studies in an English-speaking university in the last five years; OR

II. A Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 580 or higher for the paper based test, 237 for computer-based test, or an internet-based (IBT) score of at least 80; OR

III. IELTS 6.5, OR

IV. Equivalent

STEP 2

Draft the following essays: (each essay should have a minimum of 800 characters and a maximum of 2900 characters): ?

• Essay1: Describe how acquiring this academic degree will directly impact and enhance your professional skills in your current job position or career.
• Essay 2: The OAS – CNU Scholarship requires recipients to return to their country of citizenship or legal residence for 2 years upon completion of the studies. Please explain how you intend to apply the acquired knowledge and experience to contribute to the development of your country or region. Moreover, please explain the reasons why you are applying to the scholarship, your financial need and how you intend to cover additional expenses.

STEP 3

Complete and send the OAS/CNU Scholarship Application Form, along with the documents listed in step 2, which should be attached in one single PDF document in the order specified.

• Undergraduate programs OAS/CNU Scholarship Application Form
  
• Graduate programs OAS/CNU Scholarship Application Form

STEP 4

Evaluation and pre-selection process; announcement of results. The results of pre-selected candidates will be announced at www.oas.org/scholarships

STEP 5

Admission process in CNU (Only for pre-selected candidates)