The OAS-UNI Scholarship 2026 is a fully funded academic opportunity for outstanding individuals from the Americas to pursue graduate, certificate, or English language programs at the University of Northern Iowa in the United States. This partnership between the Organization of American States and UNI aims to support human capacity development and regional integration through education.
The University of Northern Iowa is a comprehensive public university offering over 90 undergraduate and 50 graduate programs. Known for its strong programs in education, business, sciences, and arts, UNI provides a supportive learning environment with small class sizes and extensive practical experience through internships and research opportunities.
OAS-UNI Scholarship Benefits
- Unlimited scholarships for the Certificate Programs
- Ten (10) Scholarships for the Graduate Programs
- Twenty (20) scholarships for the CIEP English Program
- OAS graduate students receive a 10-hour Graduate Assistantship with a $3,090 stipend per year
- Waiver of application fee, airport pick-up fee, and orientation fee (total $325)
- Access to extracurricular activities at NO COST
- OAS provides a one-time allowance of USD 2,000 to support tuition
OAS-UNI Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
- Be a new applicant interested in studying the programs identified
- Be a citizen or legal resident of any OAS Member States, except the United States
- Obtain an F1 student visa
How to Apply for OAS-UNI Scholarship
- Complete an application for admission at admissions.uni.edu/international and submit all supporting documents
- Graduate and certificate studies require submission of academic transcripts, proof of English proficiency, and program-specific requirements
- All programs require students to submit the Financial Guarantee before receiving immigration documents
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are the most frequently asked questions about the OAS-UNI Scholarship 2026. These answers cover eligibility, benefits, deadlines, and how to apply based on the official scholarship announcement.
What is the application deadline for the OAS-UNI Scholarship 2026?
The application deadline for graduate programs is April 17, 2026. Certificate and CIEP English programs have a rolling deadline. The university admission and scholarship application priority deadline for Fall 2026 is April 20, 2026.
Which academic programs are covered by this scholarship?
The scholarship covers Graduate Programs (Master’s degrees in various fields), Certificate Programs (Entrepreneurship, Sustainability), and the Culture and Intensive English Program (CIEP). Specific graduate programs include Accounting, Applied Engineering, Biology, Communication and Media, and more.
What are the eligibility requirements for the OAS-UNI Scholarship?
Applicants must be new applicants interested in the identified programs, citizens or legal residents of any OAS Member States (except the United States), and must obtain an F1 student visa. Current OAS or OAS-UNI scholarship holders, GS/OAS staff, consultants, their immediate relatives, and OAS Permanent Mission officials are ineligible.
What benefits does the OAS-UNI Scholarship provide?
Benefits include tuition reduction, unlimited scholarships for certificates, ten graduate scholarships, twenty CIEP scholarships, graduate assistantships with stipends, fee waivers totaling $325, access to free extracurricular activities, and a one-time $2,000 OAS allowance. Graduate students receive a 10-hour assistantship with a $3,090 annual stipend.
How do I apply for the OAS-UNI Scholarship?
Complete an admission application at admissions.uni.edu/international and submit all required documents. Graduate and certificate applicants must provide academic transcripts, proof of English proficiency, and program-specific requirements. All applicants must submit a Financial Guarantee before receiving immigration documents.
What expenses are not covered by the scholarship?
Recipients are responsible for remaining tuition and institutional fees, immigration and visa costs, housing, meals, health insurance, personal expenses, study materials, round-trip airfare, and any additional costs not included in the scholarship offer.
What are the obligations of scholarship recipients?
Recipients must accept the award by signing the OAS/UNI Acceptance Form, comply with academic, financial, and conduct requirements, maintain good academic standing, uphold OAS program standards, meet university regulations, and fulfill uncovered financial responsibilities. They must commit to returning to work in their home country for a period equal to the scholarship duration.
How are scholarship recipients selected and notified?
Recipients are selected jointly by OAS and UNI based on academic and professional merit, leadership potential, expected impact upon return, and gender diversity. Selected candidates are notified by email by May 2026. Unsuccessful applicants are not contacted.
Can I apply for additional funding beyond this scholarship?
Yes, applicants can also apply for the Rowe Fund, an OAS educational loan program that provides interest-free loans up to USD 15,000 for citizens from Latin America and the Caribbean. Applicants may also be considered for other university competitive scholarships if they qualify.
What is the duration of the programs covered by this scholarship?
Certificate programs last 1 semester, graduate programs average 2 years, and the CIEP English program lasts 8 weeks. Program start dates vary: certificates begin in August and January, graduate programs in August, and CIEP in August, October, January, March, and June.
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