The Colombia Government Scholarship 2025–2026 is currently accepting applications from applicants worldwide. Applications from all around the world are welcome for this fully supported fellowship, which is provided by ICETEX and supports master’s, specialization, and PhD programs in a variety of subjects. Scholarships range in length from 18 months for specialization to 2 years for master’s degrees to 4 years for doctoral studies.
The Colombian Institute of Educational Credit and Technical Studies Abroad, or ICETEX, is a government organization that offers Colombian professionals and students financial aid, scholarships, and educational loans. It also oversees a number of scholarship programs that provide financial assistance for technical studies or higher education both domestically and overseas and are supported by the Colombian government, international organizations, and foreign governments.
This opportunity, which is aimed at undergraduate, graduate, and research-focused students, spans a variety of academic disciplines and is offered at various academic levels.
Host Country: Colombia
Offered by: ICETEX
Opportunity Type: Master, Specialization, PhD
Eligibility Country: International Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
- The candidate must be from a nation other than Colombia in order to be considered an international student.
- To ensure they meet the academic requirements for the program they want to pursue, the candidate should have earned a professional, graduate, or bachelor’s degree in any field of study.
- At the time of application, the candidate must be younger than fifty. This age restriction is in place to guarantee that the candidate can finish their coursework within the allotted scholarship period.
- The scholarship program stipulates that in order to be eligible, the applicant cannot be married to a Colombian national.
- There is no requirement for IELTS (International English Language Testing System) scores or any other language proficiency tests for admission to the program, making the process more accessible to international applicants.
Benefits:
- Complete Tuition Fee Coverage: The student will be able to concentrate on their studies without worrying about money because all tuition costs will be covered in full for the duration of the program.
- Medical Insurance and Visa Coverage: To guarantee the student’s health and wellbeing throughout their studies, the scholarship provides medical insurance. All visa-related costs will also be covered, ensuring a seamless journey and stay in the host nation.
- Books and Study Materials: In order to guarantee that students have all the resources they need for their education, the scholarship also pays for the price of books and other program-related materials.
- Costs of Installation and Monthly Living Expenditures: A monthly stipend will be given to cover living expenditures, such as lodging, food, and other everyday needs. Additionally covered will be installation charges, which could involve lodging accommodations, travel, and other upfront expenditures.
- Unexpected Costs: The scholarship will pay any unanticipated costs, such as emergency expenses, that may come up during the study. This guarantees students’ financial stability during their academic careers.
Deadline: 24 June 2025
