45th Model Organization of American States (MOAS) for High Schools: Registration and Funding Guide

The 45th Model Organization of American States (MOAS) for High Schools is a diplomacy simulation run by the Organization of American States (OAS). High schools register a team of students, the students take on the role of member-state delegates, and they debate in formal committee sessions at OAS Headquarters in Washington, D.C. The event runs from December 1 to 3, 2026.

It is listed as a scholarship, but it works more like an invitation to an educational event. That difference matters for Pakistani families reading this, and most of this guide is about what it means in practice. You can see the full scholarship details on our listing as well.

A school registration, not a personal application

The single most useful thing to understand about MOAS is who the applicant is. The OAS invites high schools to register. The eligibility conditions are written for an institution: it must be an eligible high school, it must complete registration through the Organization of American States, and its delegation must attend during the event dates.

So a student in Lahore or Karachi cannot simply fill in a form on their own. If you are interested, the first conversation is with your school's principal, a social studies teacher or whoever runs your debate or Model UN society. They are the ones who would register, submit the delegation list and take responsibility for the team.

The source does not say which countries' schools count as "eligible". The OAS is an organization of states in the Americas, and nothing in the program information confirms that schools in Pakistan can take part. Before anyone spends time preparing, your school should check eligibility for schools from Pakistan directly with the organizers.

The key facts in one place

What "full / partial" funding means here, and what it does not

The funding is described only as "Full / Partial". There is no stated amount, no mention of flights, visas, hotels or meals, and no explanation of who gets full support and who gets partial. Do not assume that a Pakistani delegation's travel to Washington would be paid for. Nothing in the program information says so.

What the program does describe is the experience itself:

• participation in the 45th MOAS at OAS Headquarters
• direct engagement with diplomatic simulations in Washington, D.C.
• networking with peers and international education representatives
• experience in multilateral diplomacy and hemispheric affairs

In other words, the "coverage" is access to the event. If your school is considering this, ask the organizers in writing exactly which costs (if any) are covered before you plan a budget. For a trip to the United States, the costs a school would otherwise carry are significant, and a US visa for each student and teacher would also have to be arranged. Our guide to common student visa rejection reasons is worth reading if travel becomes a real possibility.

The December 1 date needs checking

The deadline is listed as December 1, 2026, which is also the first day of the event. Registration realistically has to close well before delegates arrive in Washington, because the steps include submitting participant details before the event. Treat December 1 as the latest possible point, not a target, and confirm the actual registration cut-off on the official portal listed for this program.

Here is the timeline as it stands:

1. August 19, 2026: registration officially opens for high schools.
2. Before the event: the school completes registration and submits participant details.
3. December 1 to 3, 2026: the program takes place at OAS Headquarters in Washington, D.C.

Registration has been open since August 19. Slots for high schools can fill up quickly, so a school that is still deciding in October is already late in the cycle.

Paperwork: two documents, both from the school

The documents list is short:

• a high school registration form
• participant delegation lists

There is no personal statement, transcript or recommendation letter on the list, which fits the fact that the school applies, not the student. Whether individual students then need consent forms, passports or other paperwork for travel is not stated. If your school moves forward, you will almost certainly need passport and visa documents for the US trip, and our documents checklist for international scholarships covers the usual Pakistani paperwork.

How a school registers

1. Review the program guidelines announced by the Organization of American States.
2. Complete the high school registration for the 45th MOAS.
3. Submit the required participant details before the event.

Registration has been announced through participating government education portals, and the portal listed for this program is the Government of Canada's EduCanada scholarships page. That page is a general listing site, so use it as a pointer and look for the OAS announcement itself for the actual registration form and rules.

Who this suits, and who should skip it

This makes sense for a school with an active debate or Model UN culture, a teacher willing to coordinate, and the budget (or confirmed funding) to send a delegation to the United States. Students who are serious about international relations, political science, government or history would get the most out of it, because the work is formal committee debate on behalf of an assigned member state.

It does not suit an individual student hoping for a funded trip or a university scholarship. It is not a degree program and there is no tuition award. If you are an O-level or A-level student searching for money to study abroad, your time is better spent on university scholarships. Our scholarships guide for Pakistani students is a better place to start. You can also browse all United States scholarships.

Preparing a delegation that holds its own

The organizers' own advice is practical: prepare student delegates on OAS procedures and their assigned country's policies well in advance. A team that walks in knowing Model UN rules but not OAS procedure will struggle in the first session.

A few things applicants tend to get wrong with events like this:

• Treating the listing as a personal scholarship and applying as an individual, when registration is by school.
• Assuming travel is funded because the word "full" appears in the funding line.
• Waiting until late November because the deadline says December 1, when that date is the start of the event.
• Skipping the eligibility check, especially for schools outside the Americas.

Keep an eye on official announcements published on government education portals, since that is where updates to registration are being shared.

Frequently asked questions

What is the 45th Model Organization of American States for High Schools?

It is an educational simulation event organized by the Organization of American States for high school students. Students act as delegates of member states in formal committee sessions.

Can I apply as an individual student from Pakistan?

Registration is done by high schools, not individuals. Whether schools from Pakistan are eligible is not stated, so your school should confirm eligibility with the organizers before registering.

Where and when does the event take place?

At OAS Headquarters in Washington, D.C., from December 1 to 3, 2026.

Does the program pay for flights and accommodation?

The funding is listed only as full / partial, with no breakdown. Nothing confirms that travel, accommodation or visa costs are covered, so ask the organizers directly.

What documents does a school submit?

A high school registration form and participant delegation lists.

When did registration open?

Registration officially opened for high schools on August 19, 2026. Confirm the closing date on the official portal, since the listed deadline is the same day the event begins.

For registration details, check the official portal listed for this program, and see the full MOAS scholarship page for the summary.