ISS–OAS Scholarship for MA in Development Studies 2026

The General Secretariat of the Organization of American States (GS/OAS) and the International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) of Erasmus University Rotterdam are offering a joint scholarship to qualified candidates from the Americas to further their education.

For the past eight years, the OAS and ISS have joined forces to offer students from OAS member states a scholarship for the MA in Development Studies at ISS. There are about 30 students who have been awarded with the ISS-OAS scholarship so far.

Summary

1. Application Deadline: 30 May 2026
2. Value: €7,700 tuition reduction (€4,000 ISS + USD $4,000 OAS)
3. Study Level: Master’s (MA in Development Studies)
4. Sponsor: Erasmus University Rotterdam
5. Eligible Countries: OAS Member States

Eligibility Criteria for ISS–OAS Scholarship for MA in Development Studies 2026

To be considered for this scholarship opportunity, an applicant must:

1. Be accepted Unconditionally into the ISS MA programme in Development Studies. Please check the ISS MA programme academic requirements for more information.
2. Have obtained a first university (Bachelor's) degree by the time of application to this scholarship.
3. Be a citizen and/or permanent legal resident of any OAS member stateOpens external.

The following applicants are ineligible:

1. Current OAS scholarship recipients;
2. GS/OAS staff and their immediate relatives or GS/OAS consultants; and
3. OAS Permanent officials and their immediate relatives.

Benefits of ISS–OAS Scholarship for MA in Development Studies 2026

The scholarship consists of a reduction of € 4,000 by the ISS and a reduction of $ 4,000 (€ 3,700*) by the OAS organization, thus a total of € 7,700* reduction to the tuition fee of € 21,000.

1. Tuition fees (minus ISS/OAS reduction): € 13,300*
2. Immigration fee (costs for residence permit): € 243
3. Health insurance: € 910

The costs of living is approximately € 1,115/month, based on a moderate standard of living for students in the Netherlands. For the duration of the study programme (12 months), you, therefore, must have an amount for living expenses available of € 13,380.

A total amount of € 27,833* must be transferred to the ISS bank account (study fees € 14,453* + living expenses for 1 year € 13,380), after which ISS will start your visa application (The transfer of both these amounts is a requirement by the Dutch Immigration authorities (IND)).

If you have more questions, please contact our Admission Office: admission@iss.nl

*These amounts are subject to change according to the exchange rate and therefore are not fixed.

How to Apply

1. To apply for an ISS-OAS scholarship, applicants must first be unconditionally accepted to the ISS MA programme.
2. After you have been admitted to the ISS MA in Development Studies at ISS, please send an email to: admission@iss.nl to express your interest in the ISS-OAS scholarship.

For more information, kindly visit Erasmus Rotterdam University webpage.

Application Deadline

30 May 2026

Application Link(s)

• Apply for ISS–OAS Scholarship for MA in Development Studies 2026