The OAS – University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) Scholarships Fall 2024 is a partial funding opportunity designed for international students from OAS member countries who wish to pursue undergraduate or postgraduate studies at UTEP.
Scholarship Overview:
- Scholarship Name: OAS-UTEP PAEC Scholarship
- Location: University of Texas at El Paso, USA
- Degree Level: Undergraduate, Postgraduate
- Funding: Partial Funding
Scholarship Benefits:
- OAS Supplementary Grant: A one-time payment of USD 2,000 to help cover tuition and fees during the first year.
- UTEP Tuition Waivers: Additional tuition waivers provided by UTEP to reduce educational costs.
Expenses Not Covered:
- Remaining tuition and fees not covered by the OAS grant or UTEP waivers.
- Application fee, health insurance, housing, meals, books, and other academic supplies.
- Additional fees not specifically covered by the scholarship.
Eligible Nationalities:
- The scholarship is open to students from OAS member countries, including:
- 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, and Venezuela.
- Special Note for Argentina: Residents must complete an additional form and submit it to Argentina’s National Liaison Office (ONE).
Eligibility Criteria:
- Enrollment: Must be admitted or registered as a student at UTEP for the Fall 2024 semester.
- International Status: Must be classified as an international student.
- Ineligible Applicants:
- Current OAS scholarship holders.
- OAS staff, consultants, and their immediate family members.
Application Procedure:
- Admission to UTEP: Secure admission to UTEP for Fall 2024 through the standard admission process.
- Scholarship Application: Once admitted, you will automatically be considered for the OAS-UTEP PAEC Scholarship. No separate application is required.
Selection Process:
- Geographic Distribution: Consideration of the needs of OAS member states based on the Human Development Index by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP).
- Academic Profile: Evaluation based on academic merit and credentials.
- Potential Impact: Assessment of the applicant’s potential to complete studies successfully and contribute positively to their field.
Application Deadline:
- Deadline: September 13, 2024
This scholarship is a valuable opportunity for students from the Americas to advance their education at a leading Hispanic-serving institution in the United States.
