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Colombian Government Scholarship ICETEX
Government of Colombia
Funding amount
USD 18000 - USD 35000
Deadline
June 24, 2026
Level
Masters
PhD
What's covered
Tuition
Living Expenses
About this opportunity
The Colombian Government Scholarship (ICETEX) is a fully funded postgraduate scholarship designed to attract talented international students to Colombian universities.
The program aims to strengthen academic and cultural exchange by providing financial support to foreign professionals pursuing specialization, Master's, or doctoral studies in Colombia.
The scholarship places emphasis on:
Academic excellence.
Professional experience.
International cooperation.
Building long-term relationships between Colombia and participating countries.
Because Colombia offers relatively affordable living costs and high-quality universities, the ICETEX scholarship provides a strong opportunity for students seeking postgraduate education in Latin America.
Requirements
Nationality Requirement
You must:
Be a foreign citizen.
Not possess Colombian nationality.
Not currently reside in Colombia under circumstances that conflict with scholarship rules.
2\. Academic Requirement
Applicants must possess:
A completed undergraduate degree or higher.
Strong academic performance.
3\. Professional Experience
Applicants are generally expected to have:
At least one year of professional experience related to their field of study.
4\. Age Requirement
Applicants are usually required to:
Be under 50 years old at the time of application.
5\. Admission Requirement
Candidates must:
Apply to an eligible Colombian higher education institution.
Obtain an admission letter or satisfy admission requirements for their chosen program.
6\. Language Requirement
Most programs are taught in Spanish, therefore:
Spanish proficiency is strongly preferred.
Some calls include Spanish language preparation for applicants from non-Spanish-speaking countries.