Announcing the 2nd annual OSC-GCUB Scholarship Programme

Dear Dr. Molla Tsegay, President of Admas University

Greetings from the OSC and I hope this message finds you and your esteemed colleagues at Admas University very well.

I have the honour to inform you of the second annual OSC-GCUB Scholarship Programme, offered jointly by the OSC and the International Cooperation Group of Brazilian Universities (GCUB).

As you may recall, the OSC-GCUB Scholarship Programme strengthens international cooperation and advances South-South academic exchange. In line with our shared objectives, the programme promotes inclusive and quality education, while fostering mutual understanding and collaboration among institutions of higher learning in the Greater South. In that light, I kindly bring to your attention the following:

The OSC will support up to 400 eligible applicants from OSC Founding and Member States who meet the requirements of the GCUB-Mob 2025 programme, to pursue studies at Master’s and Doctorate levels at Brazilian universities affiliated with GCUB.

Scholarship recipients will be exempted from paying enrollment, tuition, or academic fees at the host universities in Brazil. The universities will provide monthly scholarships (stipends) and access to classes, libraries, laboratories, and other academic services.

In addition, subject to the availability of funds, the OSC will provide each scholarship recipient with a one-time allowance to reimburse costs associated with airfare, visa processing, international medical insurance, and other expenses not covered by the host institutions.

For more information on the OSC-GCUB Scholarship Programme, please visit the official OSC webpage at: https://osc.int/scholarships/

Furthermore, I kindly bring to your attention that:

Applications must be submitted by 13 July 2025 via the link:
https://www.gcub.org.br/programas/ativos/fourth-edition-of-the-gcub-international-mobility-program-gcub-mob-gcub-mob-call-for-applications-no-001-2025/

The application portal is available in English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese. For general inquiries, candidates may contact: scholarships@osc.int. With technical inquiries, candidates may contact: gcub.mob@gcub.org.br

I appeal to you to forward this information to individuals and institutions who may benefit from the opportunity. I greatly appreciate your efforts to ensure robust participation in this initiative that provides tangible benefits to our Member and Founding States’ students, as well as the institutions and communities where they will apply their expertise in the future. Please find a flyer attached for convenient distribution by email or social media.

Please accept assurances of my highest consideration.

Best regards,
Miguel Gonzalez
Multilateral Initiatives Coordinator - Knowledge Development, Exchanges, and Partnerships