2022 SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS OF
OAS MEMBER STATES 
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE GENERAL SECRETARIAT OF THE ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES AND THE GALILEE INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE – ISRAEL
SCHOLARSHIP OVERVIEW
COURSES
START DATES
May 16 – August 19, 2022
LANGUAGE
English 
APLICATION DEADLINE
May 6, 2022
MODALITY AND LOCATION
Online
SCHOLARSHIP BENEFITS:
100% of tuition, including study materials
COURSES OFFERED

Candidates should first apply for scholarship consideration through the links below. Eligible candidates will be asked to register for the selected course at GIMI after the scholarship offer is accepted. Applicants can contact the GIMI International Department at info@galilcol.ac.il or visit the GIMI’s website at www.galilcol.ac.il for more information about the courses.

1. The Fundamentals of Digital Marketing training is designed to those wishing to develop
    their digital marketing skills. The program combines strategic framework of digital
    marketing with the practical understanding of the tools and their applications.  Graduates
    of the program will have skillset to implement and design a digital marketing campaign. 
  • Workshop - Digital Campaign Management 
  • Email Marketing Strategy 
  • Content Marketing - Creating Brand Awareness 
  • PPC: Facebook & Instagram marketing 
  • Google - Advertisements & Analytics 
  • Search Engine Optimization (SEO) - Fundamentals 
  • Social Media and Online Communities 
  • LinkedIn Marketing Strategies 
The program is especially designed for those working in SMEs that wish to introduce and implement digital marketing tools and practice.  

Certificate of Completion: Participants will be required to submit a plan for a digital campaign based on the tools and strategies studies during the program.

2. Agribusiness for Small Holder Farms course is designed to give small holder farmers the
    needed financial, marketing, and management know-how to support them in
    strengthening and establishing a business plan that will achieve growth.   The topics to be
    covered include:
  • Understanding Agriculture as Business
  • Marketing Strategy Formulation
  • Branding & Positioning
  • Competition & Threats
  • Financial Management & Business Planning
  • Change Management
  • What Leaders Do to Succeed
  • Project Management Workshop

The program is especially designed for owners and managers of small holder farms wishing to gain practical tools for effective management of farms.  

Certificate of Completion: Participants will be required to submit a final business plan for their farms as a final project.
GATHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS AND APPLY ONLINE:

To be awarded the scholarship, all OAS applicants will be asked to complete the online scholarship application, accessible in the links below, and attach ALL required supporting documentation listed below:
1. One (1) recommendation letter: one letter from a university professor or one from a  
     current or most recent employer that includes: the letterhead of the
     University/Institution, the Professor’s / Employer’s position within
     the University/Institution, date and signature. 
     a. The recommendation letter should be addressed to the OAS Scholarship and
          Training Programs, Department of Human Development, Education and Employment.
2. Curriculum vitae or resume
3. Response to essay question: you are required to respond to the following essay
    question. The essay should be written in English and have a minimum of 800 characters
    (not words) and a maximum of 2900 characters, including spaces.
    a. Essay Question: Describe how participating in this course will enhance
        your professional skills, and directly impact institution, community and country.
4. Copy of a government issued ID (passport or national ID Card)
EXPENSES NOT COVERED BY THIS SCHOLARSHIP

Expenses not covered by the scholarship, and which are the sole responsibility of the scholarship recipients, are:
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OF SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
Any additional costs such as printing of study materials and internet charges that are not included in the OAS-GIMI Scholarship. 
ELIGIBILITY
To be considered for this scholarship opportunity, an applicant must

  • Submit a complete scholarship application with all required supporting documents online.
  • Be a citizen and/or permanent legal resident of any OAS member state.
            Applicants from Argentina must fill out a required form through the following link;
            and send it to the National Liaison Office (ONE) in Argentina.

The following applicants are ineligible:
  • Current OAS scholarship/fellowship holders 
  • GS/OAS staff and their immediate relatives or GS/OAS consultants.
  • OAS Permanent officials and their immediate relatives.
SCHOLARSHIP SELECTION CRITERIA

  • The academic merits and overall credentials of the candidate, including his/her academic background and professional experience or related areas of study; 
  • Geographical distribution of the applicants, taking into account the greater needs of the smaller and relatively less developed economies; y
  • Gender diversity. 
SCHOLARSHIP SELECTION PROCESS
Selection Committee
The GIMI and the OAS will select the scholarship awardees, based on the criteria previously listed. The names of the scholarship awardees will be published in May 2022 on the OAS scholarship website, www.oas.org/scholarships.
Notification of selected candidates
The OAS will contact selected candidates only by email with the scholarship offer and instructions for the scholarship acceptance. Applicants who are not selected will not be contacted.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT

  • The scholarship will be formally awarded only after the selected awardees have signed an acceptance Form, in which awardees formally accept the scholarship and agree to its terms and conditions.
  • Refrain from activities that are inconsistent with the status of an OAS Scholarship recipient, abiding by the regulations referred to in this Acceptance Form.
  • Comply with all the academic guidelines and admission requirements requested by GIMI and submit to the updates of these guidelines and requirements made by the academic authorities at GIMI.
  • Comply with the provisions indicated in the "Financial responsibilities of awardees.”
  • The scholarship can be declined by the awardee before the start date of the program without financial penalties. However, if s/he declines the scholarship after that date without proof of force majeure, the OAS and GIMI may require the Scholarship recipient to reimburse all funding granted to her/him with the scholarship at the time in which the declination is processed.
ABOUT THE PARTNER INSTITUTIONS

The OAS General Secretariat (GS/OAS) is the central and permanent organ of the Organization of American States (OAS). Through its Department of Human Development, Education and Employment (DHDEE), GS/OAS supports OAS member States in creating policies and executing programs that promote human capacity development at all educational levels. By enabling formative opportunities to citizens, DHDEE strengthens democratic values and security under the framework of regional integration. DHDEE does this: (i) by supporting the efforts of OAS member states to improve the quality of and equity in education; and (ii) by assisting the citizens of the Americas in realizing their full potential by giving them access to knowledge and skills through training that improves the standard of living for individuals, families and communities in the region.

The Galilee International Management Institute – Israel (GIMI) develops advanced capacity building courses for professional personnel from all over the world. Since its establishment in Israel in 1987, the GIMI has received a global reputation as a leading management institute.

The GIMI was founded on the belief that all countries can advance its economies by investing in the human element - in the knowledge as well as the innovative, daring thinking of the people working in each sector of society. This belief followed as the GIMI witnessed the rapid economic and infrastructural development of Israel in less than seventy years since its establishment, despite the lack of natural resources. Social emphasis on education and initiative has proven to be a powerful engine of progress. To date, more than 18,000 senior managers, administrators, and planners, from over 170 countries, have graduated from the GIMI’s programs. As GIMI is actively concerned with sustainable progress, its senior management keeps in touch with graduates, fostering cooperation and knowledge sharing, years after of participation in the GIMI courses. In turn, GIMI’s valued alumni provide feedback that enables GIMI to continue improving and making its programs the most relevant from year to year.
FOR MORE INFORMATION

Questions about this scholarship opportunity should be sent to scholarships@oas.org with the subject “OAS-GIMI Scholarship Program.”