Colombian Government Scholarship 2025 | Fully Funded Master’s in Colombia

Study in Colombia with the Fully Funded Colombian Government Scholarship

Looking to pursue a Master’s degree abroad without financial stress? The Colombian Government Scholarship 2025 is now accepting applications from international students. This fully funded opportunity is offered by ICETEX, a state organization that promotes higher education in Colombia.

This scholarship enables foreign nationals to enroll in Master’s programs at accredited public and private universities in Colombia. With a generous funding package that spans two years (four semesters), it opens the door to high-quality education in one of South America's most culturally vibrant countries.

Why Choose the Colombian Government Scholarship?

The 2025 edition provides comprehensive financial coverage, including:

Full tuition fees
Health insurance and medical costs
Visa fees
Living expenses through a monthly stipend
Installation and setup support
Cost of books and study materials
Coverage for unforeseen expenses

One of the most attractive features of this scholarship is that IELTS is not required—making it accessible to students from non-English speaking backgrounds.

Quick Overview: Colombian Government Scholarship 2025

Host Country: Colombia
Funded By: ICETEX
Study Level: Master’s Degree
Duration: 2 years (4 semesters)
Number of Awards in 2024: 81 students
Deadline: 13 June 2025

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Colombian Government Scholarship 2025, applicants must:

Be a foreign national (non-Colombian)
Not be married to or in a domestic partnership with a Colombian citizen
Be under 50 years of age
Hold an undergraduate or graduate degree in any field
Be applying for a Master’s program in Colombia
May apply for up to three different programs
Submit Spanish language proficiency results
IELTS is not required

Required Documents

Applicants must submit a physical application package with the following documents:

Academic recommendation letter
Admission letter from a Colombian university
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Spanish language proficiency score
A written academic essay on why you want to study in Colombia
Notarized academic transcripts
Copy of your passport
Certificate of professional experience
Health certificate

Application Process

Follow these steps for a successful application:

Apply to a Master’s program listed in the approved Colombian universities and academic fields.
Submit the online application along with PDF versions of required documents via the ICETEX platform.
Monitor the ICETEX website for results by June 24, 2025.
If selected, you’ll receive an email notification by June 25, 2025.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Scholarship at Uniplus Global to apply