Government of Colombia Scholarships 2024 for Foreign Students

Qualified applicants who are foreigners with the desire to pursue a postgraduate program in any higher institution in Colombia, but lack the financial capacity, are encouraged to use this as an opportunity and apply for the Scholarships by the Government of Colombia 2024 for Foreign Students.

The mission of the Colombia Government Postgraduate Scholarship is to create a Higher Education (HE) system through the provision of a crediting system and international assistance scholarships for foreign students without the financial possibility to study in Colombia for the 2024/2025 academic year.

Scholarship Summary:

Scholarship Sponsor(s): Government of Colombia

Host Institution(s): Higher Education Institutions in Colombia

Scholarship Worth: Fully Funded

Number of Awards: Several

Study Level: Postgraduate

Nationality: International Students

Requirements and eligibility criteria for Government of Colombia Scholarships 2024 for Foreign Students:

Applicants must be foreign citizens who apply to the call for the Colombia Scholarship Program and complete the application correctly.
Applicants must not have Colombian nationality.
Applicants must not be residing, nor have resided in the last 6 months before applying, in Colombian territory or have started studies in Colombia at the time of application.
Applicants must not have any marital or de facto relationship in Colombia.
Applicants must not have been beneficiaries of ICETEX through the Beca Colombia Program.
Applicants must not be older than 50 years.
Applicants must have a cumulative general average of 4.0 out of 5.0 in undergraduate studies.
Applicants must have professional, undergraduate, or graduate degrees in any area of knowledge.
Applicants must have admission to at least one or three postgraduate programs found in the Academic Offer Catalog 2024-2025.
Applicants must have good physical and mental health, certified by a doctor.

Scholarship Benefits:

Full tuition cover
Health policy/Medical Insurance
Courtesy visa
Living Expenses/Monthly Support
Installation Expenses
Expenses of books and materials
Foreign Identification

Application Procedure for Government of Colombia Scholarships 2024 for Foreign Students (How to apply);

If you’re interested in applying for the Government of Colombia Scholarships 2024, you’ll need to complete an online application and provide the following supporting documents:

Letter of pre-admission or final admission from the university
Letter of Academic Recommendation
Certificate of Migratory Movements
Certificate of undergraduate or graduate transcripts
Academic Essay
Copy of valid passport
Copies of university degrees or diplomas
Resume or CV
Health Certificate
Professional Experience Certificate
Make sure to gather all the required documents and submit your application online. The deadline for the 2024 application cycle is coming up, so don’t wait until the last minute to start the process.