Are you interested in studying in Latin America with a fully funded scholarship? The Colombia Government Scholarship 2025 is now open for international students. This prestigious opportunity offers support for Master’s programs at top Colombian universities across various disciplines.

Funded by the Government of Colombia through ICETEX, this Master scholarship aims to promote international cooperation and academic exchange, offering generous benefits including full tuition, monthly stipend, health insurance, and visa support. It is a golden chance to gain quality higher education while experiencing Colombia’s rich culture and global academic standards.

Colombia Government Scholarship 2025 Overview

Host Country: Colombia
Host Institutions: Public and Private Colombian Universities
Scholarship Name: Beca Colombia (ICETEX) 2025-2
Degree Level: Master’s Degree (Fully Funded)
Duration: Up to 24 months
Scholarship Coverage: Fully Funded
Application Deadline: June 13, 2025 (5:00 PM GMT-5)
Start of Studies: Second semester 2025 (No postponement allowed)

What Does the Colombia Government Scholarship Cover?

Full Tuition Fees (at a Colombian university listed in the 2025-2 Academic Offer Catalogue)
Monthly Stipend (equivalent to 3x Colombian minimum wages, paid quarterly)
Medical and Health Insurance (including repatriation)
Courtesy Visa Type “V” for study duration
Foreigner ID Card Allowance (COP 250,000 one-time grant)

Eligibility Criteria for Colombia Scholarship 2025

Open to citizens of all nationalities (excluding Colombian nationals or dual citizens)
Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in any field
GPA equivalent to 4.0/5.0 in undergraduate studies
Must have admission to 1–3 programs listed in the Academic Offer Catalogue 2025-2
Must not have lived in Colombia in the last 6 months
Certified good physical and mental health
No current marital or domestic relationship in Colombia
Be under the age limit required by the degree program, ideally below 50 years old.

Degree Programs Offered

The scholarship supports a wide variety of Master’s degree programs across accredited Colombian universities. Fields of study include but are not limited to:

Engineering & Technology (Civil, Industrial, Software, Electronics)
Natural & Applied Sciences (Physics, Mathematics, Environmental Sciences)
Agriculture & Rural Development
Health Sciences
Social Sciences & Humanities
Education, Public Policy & Law
Business Administration & Economics

The programs are offered in Spanish and English, with study durations ranging from 18 to 24 months, depending on the university and specialization.

Download the full list of academic programs here: Click Here For Academic Program Catalog

How to Apply for the Colombia Government Scholarship 2025?

Step 1: Please read the Scholarship and Application Guidelines first.

Click Here to Download the Application Guidelines for Colombia Scholarship 2025

Step 2: Get the Admission Letter from the universities in any of the degree programs

Click Here To Download the Universities and Degree Program Lists

Step 3: Apply Online via ICETEX Portal

Click Here to Apply Online

Required Documents (PDF Format on the Portal)

Final admission letter (1 to 3 programs from eligible Colombian institutions)
University degree and transcripts (with grading scale)
Passport copy (valid at least 1 year)
Motivation and program prioritization letter
Health certificate (issued within 30 days)
Proof of professional experience (at least one year)
All documents must be in English, Spanish, Portuguese, or French

Why Study in Colombia?

Colombia is a rapidly growing hub for research, innovation, and international education. With low living costs, rich biodiversity, vibrant cities, and globally recognized universities, it provides a diverse and enriching academic experience.

Apply Now!

Don’t miss this opportunity to pursue a fully funded Master’s degree in Colombia with comprehensive support. This is your chance to study at top-ranked universities and build a globally relevant academic profile!