Beca Colombia 2026-2 (Scholarship)
General Information
The Beca Colombia 2026-2 scholarship programme enables international students and researchers to undertake an academic stay at Colombian higher education institutions. The programme is administered by the Colombian government agency ICETEX and supports study stays in Colombia.
The programme particularly supports:
- Master’s-level (postgraduate) programmes
- Specialisation programmes
- Spanish language courses at Colombian universities
Target Group
The programme is aimed at:
- International students
- Early-career researchers
- Individuals interested in an academic stay in Colombia
- Applicants for Master’s, specialisation, or language programmes
Application Deadline
5 June 2026
Scholarship Benefits
The scholarship provides comprehensive financial support:
- Full coverage of tuition fees at the host university in Colombia
- Monthly stipend to cover living expenses
- Contribution to health insurance (medical and hospital care in Colombia)
- Coverage of visa costs
- Coverage of the issuance fee for the “Cédula de Extranjería” (foreign ID card)
Study Location
The funded programmes take place at various higher education institutions in Colombia.
Further Information
Official programme information, call for applications, and study offers: web.icetex.gov.co/becas/beca-colombia-extranjeros
Direct application: internacionalizacion.icetex.gov.co/login/auth/login
Contact / Note
Further details regarding eligibility requirements, available programmes, and application documents can be found on the official ICETEX platforms.
