The 2024/2025 Colombia Foreign Scholarships present a remarkable opportunity for individuals seeking to pursue postgraduate studies in Colombia.
This program, facilitated by the Colombian government through the Instituto Colombiano de Crédito Educativo y Estudios Técnicos en el Exterior (ICETEX), aims to support foreign citizens in their academic pursuits while fostering international cooperation and educational exchange.
Here’s everything you need to know about this prestigious scholarship opportunity:
Application Deadline
- Deadline: June 9, 2024
Program Overview
The Colombia Foreign Scholarships cater to foreigners who aspire to pursue postgraduate studies in Colombia.
Additionally, it extends support to individuals from non-Spanish-speaking countries who seek to enhance their Spanish language proficiency for academic purposes in Colombia.
Scholarship Types
ICETEX administers two types of scholarships under the Reciprocity Scholarship framework:
- Postgraduate Studies: For individuals pursuing specialization, master’s, and doctoral degrees in Colombian higher education institutions.
- Spanish Language Strengthening: For applicants from non-Spanish-speaking countries who require Spanish language proficiency to undertake postgraduate studies in Colombia.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Colombia Foreign Scholarship, candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Nationality: Foreign citizens without Colombian nationality are eligible to apply.
- Residence: Applicants should not be residing in Colombia or have commenced studies in the country within the six months preceding the application.
- Age: Applicants must not exceed 50 years of age.
- Academic Qualifications: Candidates must hold a professional, undergraduate, or graduate degree in any field of study.
Scholarship Benefits
The Colombia Foreign Scholarship offers comprehensive support to recipients, including:
- Tuition Coverage: Full tuition coverage for academic programs listed in the 2024-2 Academic Offer Catalog.
- Health Insurance: Medical and hospital assistance, including repatriation in case of disability or death, during the study period in Colombia.
- Courtesy Visa: Assistance in obtaining a courtesy visa for the duration of the study period.
- Monthly Support: Financial support equivalent to three times the current legal monthly minimum wage to cover living expenses.
- Installation Expenses: One-time financial support for installation expenses incurred upon arrival in Colombia.
- Books and Materials: Financial support for the purchase of books and materials required for academic studies.
- Foreign Identification: Financial assistance for obtaining the Foreign Identification card.
Application Process
Interested candidates can apply online via the ICETEX portal using the following link: Colombia Foreign Scholarship Application
Timeline
- Closing Date: June 9th, 2024
- Evaluation and Selection: June 10th – June 19th, 2024
- Notification of Selection: June 20th, 2024
- Scholarship Acceptance: June 21st – June 23rd, 2024
- Commencement of Studies: As per the Academic Program
Additional Information
For detailed information regarding the Colombia Foreign Scholarship, candidates are encouraged to visit the official webpage provided by ICETEX.
Conclusion
The Colombia Foreign Scholarship offers a pathway for international students to pursue their academic aspirations in a vibrant and culturally rich environment. With comprehensive support covering tuition, living expenses, and more, this scholarship program presents a golden opportunity for individuals seeking to advance their education and contribute to global knowledge exchange.
