Fellowships are awarded only to those courses designated by the countries making the offer. Fellowships are provided to more than 100 courses per year on topics related to the CIDI priority areas. Fellowships are not awarded for studies in one's own country of origin or permanent residence. Benefits may include payment or waiver of tuition, living allowance, air travel, book allowance and health insurance.
Benefits vary according to the different programs.
The duration of individual courses under the various training programs varies and is indicated in each course announcement. The Leo S. Rowe Fund is a loan facility that provides financial assistance to citizens of member States of the Organization of American States, who are already pursuing studies in colleges, universities, or research centers of the United States. The Fund renders assistance through loans of a supplementary nature, without interest, repayable within a term of five years, at most. The purpose of the Fund is to contribute to the higher education of competent persons, who, upon completing their studies in the United States, will be in a position to give their respective countries the benefit of their training. All rights reserved.