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IMPACT MBA
The Department of Education, Innovation and Gender Relations informs of the call for applications to pursue an Impact MBA (Track 1: Social Entrepreneurship or Track 2: Corporate Sustainability) at Colorado State University (CSU).
Scholarship Overview
| PROGRAMS |
Impact MBA
-Track 1: Social Entrepreneurship
-Track 2: Corporate Sustainability
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| MODALITY |
Onsite in Colorado, United States |
| LANGUAGE |
English |
| DURATION |
16 months (three semesters-include a summer practicum of fellowship) |
| DEADLINES |
Application for admission through the University:
Early Deadline: December 1 (for full consideration for financial awards or assistance)
Extended Deadline: February 1
Application for scholarship through the OAS: by February 27, 2020
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| START DATE |
August 2020 |
| BENEFITS |
- USD $50,000 of tuition and fees to the top ranked candidate;
- one-third of graduate tuition fee to remaining candidates;
- A one-time subsistence allowance to the top ranked candidate; and
- CSU will waive the application fee for admission
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The Colorado State University is one of the USA’s top research universities, offering a world-class education through more than 150 programmes of study. Its academic programs are touted as being among the best in quality, innovation and achievement in the nation, with internationally known programs in infectious disease, agriculture, cancer research, atmospheric science, sustainability and clean energy.
Scholarship Overview
- Scholarship benefits are subject to the academic performance of the awardee. In order to receive these benefits, the awardee should not be reported with an unsatisfactory academic performance due to absences or failing courses.
- Applicants could also apply for the Rowe Fund which is an educational loan program of the OAS that helps citizens from Latin America and the Caribbean to finance their studies in accredited universities across the United States. Up to $15,000 is granted.
Expenses not Covered by the Scholarship
- Remaining tuition and/or school fees;
- Immigration fees;
- Research expenses;
- Study material;
- Health insurance;
- Living expenses;
- Round trip airfare; and
- Any other costs not mentioned
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for consideration an applicant must:
- Provide an unconditional admission letter from CSU;
- Submit a complete scholarship application form with all required supporting documents; and
- Be a citizen and/or permanent legal resident of Saint Lucia;
- Be in good physical and mental health to complete the program successfully
The following applicants are ineligible:
- Current OAS scholarship recipients;
- The OAS General Secretary (GS/OAS) staff and their immediate relatives or GS/OAS consultants; and
- OAS Permanent officials and their immediate relatives.
How to Apply
To apply for an OAS-CSU/Impact MBA scholarship, applicants must complete the OAS online scholarship application form and attach ALL required supporting documentation as articulated in the 2020 Study at Colorado State University brochure. This, and further details about admission information, scholarship requirements and application process, can be obtained through the following website: Click Here
Selection of Awardees
CSU and the OAS will select the scholarship awardees based on the criteria listed in the brochure. The names of the scholarship awardees will be published in March 2020 on the OAS Scholarship website www.oas.org/scholarhsips. The OAS will contact selected candidates by email with the scholarship offer and instructions for the scholarship acceptance. Applicants who are not selected will not be contacted.
If you require any further information, kindly visit the Human Resource Development (HRD) Unit of the Department of Education, Innovation and Gender Relations, 4th Floor, Francis Compton Building, The Waterfront, Castries, or contact the Unit via telephone numbers 468-5229/5434.
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