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Beca Colombia para Extranjeros (ICETEX)

ICETEX and Colombian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Fully funded

The Colombian government offers up to 70 scholarships each year for foreigners to study a master's degree, a specialization, or a Spanish course at Colombian universities. The award covers tuition, a monthly stipend, and help with health insurance and visa costs.

Deadline
Usually opens in March and closes in early June
Funding
Full tuition, monthly stipend of 2 Colombian minimum wages, health insurance support, free visa and ID card help
Where
Colombia
Who it's for
Graduates and professionals
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Foreign citizens aged 18 to 50 with a university degree, a grade average of 4 out of 5 or equivalent, and an admission letter from a program in the ICETEX catalog. Applicants cannot live in Colombia or hold Colombian nationality.
Field of study
Any field
Length
Up to 6 months (Spanish course) or up to 2 years (master's)

Details like deadlines and eligibility can change from year to year, so check the official program page before you apply.

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