Colombian Government Scholarship Program for Foreign Students 2024/2025.
The Colombian government scholarship program is currently accepting applications for the academic year 2024-2025. This initiative targets international students interested in undertaking Master’s, Professional Master’s (specialization), PhD programs, or a Spanish language course in Colombia. Interested candidates can apply until June 9, 2024, through the official application process.
Scholarship summary
- Education Level: Master’s, Specialized Master’s, PhD, Spanish Course.
- Application Deadline: June 9, 2024.
- Eligibility: Open to applicants of all nationalities.
- Financial Support: Full coverage of expenses.
The Colombian government scholarship provides various benefits to its recipients:
- A Spanish language course spanning up to 6 months for applicants from non-Spanish-speaking nations.
- Full coverage of tuition fees.
- A monthly stipend equivalent to three times the minimum wage (232 USD).
- Courtesy visa fees for Type “V” (visitor) visas.
- An initial installation allowance of 129 USD at the commencement of the academic program.
- Financial assistance of 64 USD designated for the issuance of the Foreigner’s Identity Card.
- An annual allocation of 129 USD for the acquisition of books and educational materials.
- Comprehensive medical and hospital coverage within Colombia, encompassing repatriation services in the event of disability or demise.
The duration of the scholarship varies by category:
- Spanish Language Enhancement: Up to 6 months
- Specialization Programs: Up to 18 months (equivalent to 3 academic semesters)
- Master’s Programs: Up to 24 months (equivalent to 4 academic semesters)
- Doctoral Programs: Up to 48 months (equivalent to 8 academic semesters)
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the Colombian government scholarship, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
- Possess a professional degree, undergraduate diploma, or bachelor’s degree in any field of study.
- Attain a cumulative general average equivalent to at least 4.0 on the Colombian grading scale.
- Hold foreign citizenship; individuals with dual nationality must not possess Colombian citizenship.
- Have not resided in Colombian territory, nor currently reside there, for the six months preceding the scholarship application.
- Maintain no marital or de facto unions in Colombia.
- Be under 50 years of age at the time of application.
- Have not previously received a scholarship from the Colombian government.
- Obtain a certified declaration of good physical and mental health from a medical professional.
Application Process
Foreign applicants are required to submit their applications for the Colombian government scholarship program through the following link: https://internacionalizacion.icetex .
Prior to applying, candidates must secure definitive admission to a maximum of three postgraduate programs listed in the 2024 Academic Offering Catalog.
For further information, please review the Application Rules (PDF) or visit the official website.
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