The Model Organization of American States for High Schools, usually shortened to MOAS, is a diplomacy simulation run by the Organization of American States (OAS). The 45th edition takes place at OAS Headquarters in Washington, D.C., from December 1 to 3, 2026. It is listed among scholarships, but it works differently from almost everything else on this site. You do not apply as an individual student for money. A high school registers to take part, and students join the simulation through their school.
That one detail decides whether this is worth your time. If you are a Pakistani high school student hoping to win a personal grant to study in the United States, this is not that. If your school has a debating society or a Model UN team and wants a serious, real-venue diplomacy event on its record, keep reading. You can see the full scholarship details as well.
The 45th MOAS in a short table
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Organizer | Organization of American States (OAS) |
| Edition | 45th Model Organization of American States for High Schools |
| Level | High school |
| Fields | International relations, political science, diplomacy |
| Funding | Listed as full / partial (confirm what this means for your school) |
| Venue | OAS Headquarters, Washington, D.C., United States |
| Registration opened | August 19, 2026 |
| Registration deadline | To be confirmed on the official site |
| Event dates | December 1 to 3, 2026 |
| Official portal | EduCanada scholarships portal |
A school registration, not a personal scholarship
The OAS is inviting high schools to register for the 45th MOAS. The eligibility requirements say so directly: the applicant must be a registered high school, and registration must be completed through the Organization of American States. There is no separate route described for individual students.
In practice this means the first person you need to convince is not an admissions officer in Washington. It is your principal, your head of department, or whoever runs co-curricular activities at your school. Without the school, there is no application.
The source does not say which countries' schools may register. The OAS is an organization of states in the Americas, and nothing in the listing confirms that schools from Pakistan are accepted. Before anyone at your school spends time on forms, check eligibility for schools in your country with the OAS directly.
What "full / partial" funding means here
The funding is listed as full / partial, and that label needs care. What the listing actually describes as covered is participation in the 45th Model Organization of American States at OAS Headquarters, and the diplomatic simulation experience in Washington, D.C. That is the benefit: a place in the event.
Nothing in the listing mentions flights, a visa fee, hotel costs, meals, a stipend or travel insurance. Do not assume any of these are paid. A Pakistani school sending a delegation to Washington would need to plan for those costs itself unless the organizers confirm otherwise in writing. If cost is the deciding factor for you, ask the organizers early what "full" and "partial" refer to, and get the answer before your school commits.
If your school does go ahead, students travelling to the United States will need a visa and, in most cases, evidence that someone can pay for the trip. Our guide to bank statements and proof of funds covers how Pakistani families usually prepare that paperwork.
Why the OAS Headquarters venue is the real draw
Plenty of school simulations happen in hotel ballrooms. This one is held at the official OAS Headquarters in Washington, D.C. Students take part directly in an international diplomacy simulation inside the building where the real organization meets.
For a student planning to study international relations, political science or diplomacy at university, that is a credible line on an application. It is evidence of interest that goes beyond a school club. It will not replace good grades or a strong personal statement, but it gives you something specific to write about.
Who should probably skip it? Students who want a scholarship for a degree, students whose schools have no interest in organizing a delegation, and families who cannot cover travel to the United States if funding turns out to be limited.
Paperwork: one form, plus approvals behind it
The documents checklist lists one item: high school registration forms. That sounds light, and on the OAS side it may well be. The work sits inside your school.
- Get written approval from your school administration before registration. The official tips specifically advise securing high school administrative approval first.
- Decide which students will represent the school and who will supervise them.
- Collect the details the registration form asks for, using the exact spellings that appear on passports if travel is involved.
If students will travel, they will also need passports and visa documents that the registration form itself does not cover. Our documents checklist for international programs is a useful starting point for that side of things.
Getting your school registered for the 45th MOAS
The official process has two steps.
- Review the registration details in the official Organization of American States announcements.
- Submit your high school's registration for the 45th MOAS.
Before step one, there is a step zero that the listing implies but does not spell out: confirm your school is eligible to register at all, and secure administrative approval. Then read the announcement closely for anything about delegation size, fees, country assignments or preparation materials. The listing does not give these, so they have to come from the organizers.
The official portal linked for this program is the EduCanada scholarships page. The tips also say to monitor both OAS and EduCanada announcements for registration deadlines. If the portal does not lead you clearly to the MOAS registration, go to the OAS announcements, since registration has to be completed through the Organization of American States.
Registration opened August 19, the deadline is still unconfirmed
Registration for the 45th MOAS high school edition opened on August 19, 2026. The event runs from December 1 to 3, 2026. The registration deadline is listed as to be confirmed on the official site, so nobody should guess it.
The gap between those dates is narrower than it looks for a school outside the United States. A delegation travelling from Pakistan needs time for school approval, student selection, passports and a US visa appointment. If your school is serious, treat registration as urgent rather than waiting for a deadline announcement. Read our notes on common visa rejection reasons too, since many of the same mistakes apply to short trips.
Where applicants usually go wrong
The most common mistake is treating MOAS like a personal scholarship and trying to apply alone. The listing is clear that registration is by high school.
The second is reading "full / partial" as "everything paid". The covered items are participation and the simulation experience. Anything beyond that needs confirmation.
The third is assuming eligibility. The listing does not say schools from every country can take part. Check before you build a plan around it.
The fourth is leaving school approval until the end. The official advice is to secure administrative approval before registering, and that is the step most likely to take weeks at a Pakistani school.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the 45th MOAS take place?
At OAS Headquarters in Washington, D.C., United States.
When is the 45th MOAS?
It is scheduled from December 1 to 3, 2026. Registration opened on August 19, 2026.
Can I apply as an individual student?
The listing describes registration by high schools only. The requirements are that the applicant is a registered high school and that registration is completed through the Organization of American States. Talk to your school if you want to take part.
Can schools in Pakistan register?
The listing does not say which countries are eligible. Check eligibility for your country with the OAS before your school starts the registration.
Does MOAS pay for flights and accommodation?
The listing names participation in the event and the simulation experience as what is covered. Funding is described as full / partial without further detail, so confirm with the organizers whether any travel or accommodation costs are included.
What is the registration deadline?
It is to be confirmed on the official site. Monitor the OAS and EduCanada announcements for the date.
For the latest registration details, check the official portal and the OAS announcements, and see the full MOAS scholarship page for a summary. You can also browse all United States scholarships for options that fund individual students.