Applications are being accepted for the fully funded Colombian Government Scholarship 2025. This scholarship, provided by the Colombian government for the 2025 academic year, allows international students to pursue a Master’s degree at Colombian public and private universities. The scholarship lasts for two years (four semesters) and is managed and financed by ICETEX, a Colombian state entity dedicated to promoting higher education. It covers health insurance, medical costs, tuition, visa expenses, living expenses through a monthly stipend, installation costs, and books for successful applicants. Notably, an IELTS score is not required. More information on eligibility and the application procedure is available below.

Details About Colombian Government Scholarship 2025

• Host Country: Colombia
• Degree Level: Master’s
• Funded by: ICETEX
• Duration: 2-Year Master’s
• Benefits: Fully Funded
• Deadline: 13th June 2025

Number of Students Received Scholarship in 2024

Around 81 students were selected.

Financial Benefits

The scholarship will cover:

• The Coverage of the Entire Tuition Fee
• Coverage of Health Policy/Medical Insurance
• Visa Cost
• Expenses of books and materials
• Living Expenses/monthly support
• Installation Expenses
• Unforeseen Costs

Study Programs

In the file, you will find the names of the programs, the names of the universities.

Eligibility Criteria

• Foreign citizens of any nationality can apply. The Scholarship is open to all students who are from outside Colombia.
• Not for Colombian citizens and nationals.
• Must not have any marital or de facto relationship in Colombia.
• Not be older than 50 years
• Have a professional, undergraduate, or graduate degree in any area of knowledge.
• Applicants can apply for up to three degree programs.
• IELTS is not required.

Required Documents

Applicants also have to submit a physical application to the Colombian Government. The application includes the following documents:

• Academic Letter of Recommendation
• Letter of Admission from the Colombian university
• CV
• Further, my Score in Spanish Language Proficiency
• Academic essay arguing the importance of your studies in Colombia
• Moreover, Notarized copies of Academic Transcripts
• Similarly, A copy of the Passport
• Certificate of professional experience
• Health Certificate

How to Apply for the Colombian Government Scholarship?

The Step-by-Step Application Process:

• Get Admission into a Master’s program listed in the Academic Fields and Universities
• Submit the online application and PDF documents on the ICETEX platform.
• Check the ICETEX website for results by June 24, 2025
• Look for an email notification if selected by June 25, 2025