gisbarbados.gov.bb OAS Scholarships 2016/17 : Barbados Information Service
Organization : Barbados Government Information Service
Type of Announcement : OAS Scholarships For Undergraduate & Graduate Academic Studies 2016/2017
Country: Barbados
Application Deadline : March 31, 2015 (Tuesday)
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Website : http://gisbarbados.gov.bb/index.php?categoryid=8&p2_articleid=13537
OAS : oas.org/scholarships
OAS Scholarships For Undergraduate & Graduate Studies :
Barbadians can now apply for the Organization of American States’ (OAS) Scholarships for Undergraduate and Graduate Academic Studies 2016/2017.
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The Division of Economic Affairs has advised that the deadline for applications is Tuesday, March 31.
Applicants should submit the relevant information to Richelle Gaskin of the Economic Affairs Division, Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, 3rd Floor East, Warrens Office Complex, Warrens, St. Michael.
Candidates must be citizens or permanent residents of Barbados; possess the necessary educational background and professional experience to be accepted into the academic programme identified; and have the physical capacity and academic aptitude to complete the programme successfully.
In addition, those applying for an OAS-placed scholarship may be required to take admission tests (GRE or GMAT) if necessitated by the academic institution they wish to attend. They must also provide evidence of satisfactory scores on those tests to the OAS within the dates indicated by the Organization upon awarding of the scholarship.
Prospective applicants, however, are encouraged to make appropriate arrangements to take these tests as soon as possible and submit the scores with their application package to the Division of Economic Affairs, on or before the deadline. Any and all costs for the tests will be borne by the candidate
The OAS-placed scholarship award will be withdrawn from any candidate for whom, after a reasonable period, admission cannot be gained to a reputable university offering the programme and level of studies sought.
Scholarship recipients must agree to return to reside in the sponsoring country for a period of no less than two years after completing the programme of study. For additional information, applicants should call Ms. Gaskin at 310-1323, or visit the OAS Scholarship website
FAQ :
I am interested in getting married in Barbados, what are the requirements?
There are several requirements if you wish to get married in Barbados. Application for a marriage licence must be made by both persons at the office of the Ministry of Home Affairs. The Marriage Licence is valid for three (3) months only. Nationals must submit valid birth certificates and passports (if available) while all non-nationals must present valid passports and birth certificates. Click here for full details on how to get married in Barbados.
Where may I find information on the heads of departments, permanent secretaries and their contact information?
The ‘Downloads’ section of the BGIS website has contact information for the heads of departments and permanent secretaries etc. To reach this page, persons should go to the menu heading ‘Resources’ and click on ‘Downloads’. On this page, click on the section ‘Government Contact Lists’ and the relevant documents will be listed. Click on the appropriate file to download to your computer.
Where can I find information on scholarships?
Information on scholarships is available at the Tertiary Section of the Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation at the Elsie Payne Complex, Constitution Road, St. Michael. Their numbers are 430-2835 and 430-2764. Person may also visit the Ministry of Educations’ website at mes.gov.bb. The Student Revolving Loan section is also located at the Elsie Payne Complex.