OAS Has Awarded 800+ Scholarships to Belizeans Since 2018

Since 2018, the Organization of American States (OAS) has awarded over 800 scholarships and enabled Belizean students to pursue higher education and professional training that would have otherwise been out of reach. This initiative is part of the OAS’s ongoing collaboration with Belize’s Ministry of Education to create a more inclusive and sustainable nation through education.

In a statement issued on Monday, OAS stated that it has “established itself as a leading provider of scholarships for Belizean students.”

The organisation says it has also helped Belizean children and teachers embrace the digital age, with over 3,900 students benefiting from digital lessons and 920 teachers gaining new skills. In the past year alone, 197 scholarships were awarded, while Belizean educators were benefiting from specialised training in subjects like Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and Blockchain at the OAS Youth Academy.

“The OAS understands that scholarships have the power to transform the lives of individuals, and education can break the cycle of poverty,” the organisation added.

Additionally, up to 300 teachers are set to receive training in computer science and robotics, benefiting thousands of students in the coming years.