Here’s your golden ticket to Latin America! The Government of Colombia has officially opened applications for the Beca Colombia Scholarship Programme—a once-in-a-lifetime, fully funded opportunity for South African citizens to pursue a Master’s Degree in Colombia starting from the 2025-26 academic semester.
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Organized by ICETEX, Colombia’s international scholarship agency, this Colombian BECA award is part of their Reciprocity Programme and is aimed at building strong academic and cultural bonds between Colombia and the rest of the world.
Why You Should Apply?
- Study at a top Colombian public or private university
- All tuition fees covered
- Monthly living allowance
- Health insurance and courtesy visa fees paid
- Get a foreign identification card in Colombia
- Program lasts up to 24 months (4 semesters).
Fields of Study: From engineering to arts, science to social development — explore a wide range of programs in the 2025-2 Academic Offer Catalogue. You’re free to choose up to 3 programs you’re passionate about!
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for the Beca Colombia Scholarship Programme, applicants must be South African citizens under the age of 50 and must not currently reside in Colombia or have lived there within the past six months. They must not hold Colombian nationality, including dual citizenship.
Candidates should have a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA equivalent to 4.0 out of 5.0 on the Colombian grading scale and must already be admitted to at least one, and up to three, eligible master’s degree programmes.
The Dates to Remember
Applicants are advised to take note of the key dates for the Beca Colombia Scholarship Programme. The application deadline is 13 June 2025, after which the selection process will take place from 13 to 20 June 2025. Successful candidates will be notified of the results on 25 June 2025 and must confirm their acceptance of the scholarship between 26 and 27 June 2025.
Apply Now: Submit your application online via the ICETEX portal:
https://www.internationalscholarships.dhet.gov.za/index.php/scholarships/partial-scholarships/465-colombia-beca-colombia-scholarship-programme-for-foreigners-2025.