The Government of Colombia offers fully funded scholarships to international students pursuing postgraduate studies in Colombia.
The Government of Colombia is offering the Colombia Foreign Scholarship to all international students from all origin.
The Government of Colombia Scholarship is a fully funded program that covers your tuition, accommodation, living stipends, travel costs, visa, and a further $250,000 stipend to cover costs related to the issuance of the Foreign Identification.
SCHOLARSHIP AT A GLANCE:
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Scholarship Type | Fully funded scholarship for postgraduate studies |
| Eligibility | Foreign citizens from all nationalities, excluding Colombian citizens |
| Award Benefits | Tuition fees, medical insurance, books, monthly living expenses, and more |
| Application Deadline | June 13, 2025 |
Facts About the 2025 Government of Colombia Foreign Scholarship
- The scholarship is open to international students from all over the world.
- The scholarship covers tuition fees, medical insurance, and living expenses.
- Applicants must have a professional, undergraduate, or graduate degree in any area of knowledge.
- Admission to a postgraduate program in a Colombian university is required.
- The scholarship provides a monthly stipend for living expenses and installation costs.
- Recipients receive financial support for books and materials.
- The scholarship also covers costs related to Foreign Identification.
- Applicants must not have Colombian nationality or have resided in Colombia in the last 6 months.
- The scholarship is available for Master’s, Ph.D., and Specialization Degree programs.
- The application deadline is June 13, 2025.
Details For Government of Colombia Foreign Scholarship
Applications are now open for the 2025 Government of Colombia Scholarship. This program is aimed at foreigners who wish to pursue their postgraduate studies in Colombia, as well as for foreigners from non-Spanish-speaking countries who need to strengthen the Spanish language to carry out postgraduate studies in Colombia.
The Government of Colombia scholarships offer two types of applications:
- For foreigners who wish to pursue postgraduate studies in specialization, master’s, and doctorate degrees in public and private Colombian higher education institutions.
- For foreigners from non-Spanish speaking countries who wish to carry out postgraduate studies in specialization, master’s, and doctorate degrees in public and private Colombian higher education institutions.
Eligibility Requirements For Government of Colombia Foreign Scholarship
To be considered for the Government of Colombia Scholarship, you must:
- be a foreign citizen
- Not have Colombian nationality.
- Not be residing, nor have resided the last 6 months prior to applying for the scholarship in Colombian territory or have started studies in Colombia at the time of application to the corresponding call.
- In case of being selected, scholars can be asked by ICETEX to provide the Certificate of Migratory Movements, with a date no greater than 30 days at the time of entering Colombian territory.
- Must not have any marital or de facto relationship in Colombia.
- Not having been a beneficiary of ICETEX through the Beca Colombia program. g) Not be older than 50 years.
- Have a cumulative general average of 4.0 out of 5.0 in undergraduate to apply the call. According to the grading scale of each country, the note must be equivalent to a minimum of 4.0 for the Colombian scale.
- Have a professional, undergraduate, or graduate degree in any area of knowledge.
- Have admission to at least between one and three postgraduate programs found in the Academic Offer Catalog 2024-2 annexed to this announcement.
- Have good physical and mental health, certified by a doctor.
Rewards For Government of Colombia Foreign Scholarship
The Government of Colombia Foreign Scholarship offers;
- the coverage of the entire tuition will be granted by the Colombian higher education institution
- Medical and hospital assistance
- a letter for the online application of the courtesy visa
- ICETEX will support each foreign scholarship holder with a monthly support (living expenses)
- each scholarship holder will also receive an amount for installation expenses in Colombia
- ICETEX will also support each scholarship holder with a value for books and materials
- Recipients will also receive a financial support equivalent to COP$250,000 to cover costs related to the issuance of the Foreign Identification.
Required Documents For Government of Colombia Foreign Scholarship
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;
- Letter of pre- admission or final admission from the university
- Letter of Academic Recommendation
- Certificate of undergraduate or graduate transcripts
- Personal Statement (Essay)
- Health and Medical certificate
- Professional experience certificates
- CV or Resume
- Copy of valid passport
How To Apply For Government of Colombia Foreign Scholarship
If you are interested in and qualified to apply for the Government of Colombia Scholarship, follow the procedures below;
- click on the button below to visit the scholarship application webpage
- proceed to click on the Application Link (Login to Apply)
- create an account on the scholarship portal, and verify your email address
- enter your personal details and upload required documents
- Email notification to candidates about selection and non-selection: June 24 2025
- Scholarship acceptance process by those selected: From June 21st to the 23rd.
- Application Deadline is 13 June, 2025
Source: https://web.icetex.gov.co/es/