Scholarships - Organisation of Southern Cooperation (OSC)

Call for Application for 400 Postgraduate Scholarships for Students from OSC Member States

The Organisation of Southern Cooperation (OSC) is pleased to announce 400 postgraduate scholarship benefits to students from OSC Member States. This initiative, developed in collaboration with the International Cooperation Group of Brazilian Universities (GCUB), aligns with the OSC’s commitment to promoting international academic mobility and South-South cooperation as a means to break down barriers, build bridges between different cultures and communities through education, and give individuals the tools to become agents of change.

Overview

Scholarships apply to a wide range of Master’s and Doctoral programmes at renowned Brazilian universities.
Full details will be available on the 2024 GCUB Call for Applications .
A link to information on specific programmes, admission requirements, and application procedures will be provided as soon as it becomes available.
Applicants can apply to up to five Master’s and Doctoral programmes in different universities using one online GCUB application, at no cost.

Timeline

GCUB Call for Applications 2024: 30 April 2024.

Online application period: 2 May – 1 July 2024.

Results announcement: 25 September 2024.

Selected candidates begin postgraduate programmes: 2025, in accordance with the academic calendar of each host university.

Approximate duration of Master’s programmes: Up to 24 months, subject to the rules of each host university.

Approximate duration of Doctoral programmes: Up to 48 months, subject to the rules of each host university.

Eligibility

Applicants from OSC Founding and Member States.Applicants in emergency situations are particularly encouraged to apply, as 100 scholarship benefits have been earmarked for this purpose.
Individuals interested in pursuing a Master's or Doctoral degree in a Brazilian university linked to GCUB.
Applicants must be in good physical and mental health.
Individuals from any country that has diplomatic relations with Brazil.
Brazilian citizens are not eligible.

Benefits

The selected candidates will be exempted from paying enrollment fees, tuition, or academic fees at the host university, related to the study program for which they were selected. Additionally, the universities will fund monthly scholarships (stipends) and provide access to classes, classrooms, libraries, laboratories, and other university services.

For selected candidates from OSC Founding and Member States, OSC provides up to USD 1,500 per student for airfare, visa processing, international medical insurance, and other personal expenses not covered by GCUB’s associated universities.

Application Elements

National ID.
Application submitted in Portuguese, English, Spanish, or French.
Diploma or certificate of completion from previous degree programme.
Curriculum Vitae.
Two essays for each chosen course:

Essay stating academic expectations and interests, and career plans to return to the country of origin (max 1000 words).
Essay stating the applicant’s proposed central theme and research problem to pursue during the Master’s or Doctoral programme (max 4000 words).
Note: While Essay #2 serves as an evaluation instrument, proposed research plans may be modified after enrollment in the programme, depending on alignment and feasibility.

Application Process

1

Submit an online application with the required documents by 1 July 2024

2

Applications will be screened for completeness (Phase 1).

3

Shortlisted applications will be sent to chosen universities for evaluation (Phase 2).

4

Final selection will be based on a point system (Phase 3).

5

Selected candidates will be notified by 25 September 2024.

Responsibilities of Selected Candidates

Sign a scholarship acceptance contract.
Obtain a valid student visa.
Purchase international medical insurance.
Follow Brazilian immigration regulations, academic standards, and internal university regulations.
Demonstrate intermediate proficiency in Portuguese before defending their thesis or dissertation.
Return to the country of origin after completing their studies.

Additional Information

Partner institutions provide support for the programme but hold no liability.

Contact

For questions, contact the OSC Secretariat at scholarships@osc.int

Frequently Asked Questions on the GCUB-Mob Scholarship Programme

What is the GCUB International Mobility Programme (GCUB-Mob)?
- The GCUB-Mob is a scholarship programme that fosters international collaboration for postgraduate programmes in Brazil. Students from the Organisation of Southern Cooperation (OSC) Member States https://osc.int/member-states/ are eligible for an additional one-time allowance of USD 1,500 from the OSC.

Where to find information about the GCUB-Mob?

- The call for application and registration can be found in the following link https://www.gcub.org.br/programas/terceira-edicao-do-programa-gcub-de-mobilidade-internacional-gcub-mob-edital-gcub-mob-no-001-2024/ (available in multiple languages: English, French, Spanish and Portuguese)
Who is eligible for the GCUB-Mob?
- The GCUB-Mob programme is open to international students from countries that maintain diplomatic relations with Brazil.
When can I apply for scholarships?
- Online registration for the GCUB-Mob programme is open from 2 May to 17 June 2024.
I am interested in a specific scholarship programme, can you tell me more about it?
- If you are interested in a specific programme, we recommend reviewing the program details and eligibility requirements on the programme website https://www.gcub.org.br/programas/terceira-edicao-do-programa-gcub-de-mobilidade-internacional-gcub-mob-edital-gcub-mob-no-001-2024/

The programmes are in portuguese only, can you send the English version?

- We understand you are looking for the “Table of Masters and Doctorate of Brazilian Universities” document in English. Unfortunately, this specific document is currently only available in Portuguese. However, we encourage you to visit the websites of the Brazilian universities listed in the document. Most universities have English versions of their websites where you can review their postgraduate programmes in detail.

Can you assist with technical questions?

- Regarding technical questions, we recommend reaching out directly to our partner organisation, GCUB. Their technical support team is best equipped to address these inquiries in detail. You can contact GCUB at the following email address: gcub.mob@gcub.org.br