The OAS and Chile's Universidad del Desarrollo jointly fund a 4-month online certificate in Global Innovation and Entrepreneurship (taught in English) for outstanding individuals from the Americas. The scholarship covers USD 3,400 of the course fee — you pay only USD 400.
Why it is notable: it is one of the few OAS scholarships delivered fully online in English with a January 2027 deadline — and the current call's deadline was officially extended to 31 January 2027.
Funding at a glance
What it covers
USD 3,400 of the certificate course fee, jointly contributed by GS/OAS and the Universidad del Desarrollo.
Online delivery — no travel or relocation needed.
(Not covered: the remaining USD 400 of the course fee, payable by the fellow to UDD.)
Eligibility criteria
Qualification Required
Graduationfor professional certificate
This scholarship is offered for the dLab Global Innovation and Entrepreneurship Certificate (professional certificate) — applicants are expected to hold an undergraduate degree.
Who can apply
citizens or permanent residents of an active OAS member state, EXCEPT Chile (per the 2026 announcement). OAS member states span the Americas and the Caribbean.
Experience
No fixed experience requirement published — selection weighs merits, credentials and professional background.
Language Certificate
English proficiency required (programme taught in English): non-native speakers must submit one of — official transcript of studies at an English-speaking university in the last 5 years; TOEFL 570 (paper) / 230 (computer) / 89 (iBT); or another standard English certificate (IELTS 6.5 accepted in OAS PAEC calls). Certificate must be dated within 2 years of the proposed start.
Other Certificates
copy of undergraduate degree transcript; copy of undergraduate diploma; government-issued ID
Age Limit
No Age Limit
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English proficiency if not a native speaker (TOEFL 570/230/89, IELTS 6.5, or equivalent; certificate within 2 years).
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Documents
the 6-item checklist combined into ONE PDF (max 5 MB); one recommendation letter on letterhead.
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Essays
two essays in English, 800–2,900 characters each (professional impact; development impact for country/region).
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Fee
no application fee; USD 400 course-fee balance payable by the fellow if selected.
Document checklist
01One letter of recommendation (from a university professor or current/most recent employer, on letterhead, with position, date and signature)
02Copy of undergraduate degree transcript
03Copy of undergraduate diploma
04CV / resume
05Copy of government-issued ID
06Proof of English proficiency, if applicable (TOEFL/IELTS/other standard certificate, or transcript of English-medium studies)
07Two essays in English (800–2,900 characters each) written in the application form
Application fee
No fee — completely free (no application fee; the fellow later pays USD 400 of the course fee only if selected)
Visa, kept concise: Study visa type for this destination: none — the certificate is delivered fully online; no travel to Chile is required.
Application Procedure
10 steps — follow in order. Each stage prepares the next.
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Complete the OAS online scholarship application form
for this call (via the announcement page on oas.org).
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Combine ALL supporting documents into ONE single
PDF (black and white scans, legible, max 5 MB — the system accepts only one file).
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Upload the single PDF in the application
form where indicated.
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OAS contacts selected applicants by email with
the scholarship offer and acceptance instructions; unsuccessful applicants are not contacted.
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Submit before the extended deadline
31 January 2027.
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Write the two required essays IN ENGLISH
directly in the form (800–2,900 characters each, including spaces): Essay 1 — how the course will impact your professional skills in your current/future job; Essay 2 — how you will apply the knowledge to the development
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One letter of recommendation (from a university
professor or current/most recent employer, on letterhead, with position, date and signature)
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Copy of undergraduate degree transcript
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Copy of undergraduate diploma
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CV / resume
Application milestones
31 Jan 2027
Application deadline
2027
Intake year
Ready to apply?
Continue on the official Universidad del Desarrollo platform.
Who can apply? A: Citizens or permanent residents of an active OAS member state, except Chile. Current OAS scholarship recipients and GS/OAS staff/family/consultants are not eligible.Is the programme online or in person? A: Online (Chile) — no travel needed.What does the scholarship cover? A: USD 3,400 of the course fee; you pay the remaining USD 400 to UDD.What is the deadline? A: 31 January 2027 (officially extended).Do I need English? A: Yes — the certificate is taught in English; non-native speakers must prove proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS or equivalent).How do I submit documents? A: Combine everything into ONE PDF (max 5 MB) and upload it in the online application form.What are the essays about? A: Essay 1 — how the course will enhance your professional skills; Essay 2 — how you will apply the knowledge to your country's/region's development (800–2,900 characters eaWho do I contact? A: scholarships@oas.org with the subject "OAS-UDD Scholarship Program."
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