COLFUTURO Crédito Beca
A loan-scholarship from COLFUTURO for Colombian professionals doing a full-time master's, doctorate or medical specialty abroad. Up to USD 50,000, with up to 65% convertible into a grant.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s, PhD
Destination
Top universities abroad (any country)
Funding
A credit of up to USD 50,000 shared across travel, tuition and living costs. Up to 65% can be converted into a grant: 25% if the graduate returns and stays in Colombia 36 months, plus up to 40% more in forgivable bonds (details to be published). 12-month grace period after finishing studies. Interest rate is the one set by the board when the loan is formalised.
Eligible applicants
Colombian professionals with an undergraduate degree
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Overview
COLFUTURO Crédito Beca is offered by COLFUTURO for Master’s, PhD study in Top universities abroad (any country). Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 13, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- English testSecond language must be certified at formalisation; accepted exams and scores are listed on the site but not detailed on the pages read.
- EssayRequired
- Admission certificationRequired
What this scholarship covers
Travel
Included
Tuition fees
Included
Living costs
Included
Grant conversion up to 65%
May be included
A credit of up to USD 50,000 shared across travel, tuition and living costs. Up to 65% can be converted into a grant: 25% if the graduate returns and stays in Colombia 36 months, plus up to 40% more in forgivable bonds (details to be published). 12-month grace period after finishing studies. Interest rate is the one set by the board when the loan is formalised. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 13, 2026
International students
No
Domestic students
Conditional
Scholarship scope
Foundation scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Colombian nationals
- International eligibility
- Only for Colombians studying abroad; not for foreign students.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Undergraduate degree; admission to a programme at a high-level university abroad must be certified.
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Official eligibility summary
The 2027 call is for Colombians who hold an undergraduate degree and present the postgraduate programme they want to study. Applicants write an essay and complete an online form. A second language must be certified if selected, when the loan is formalised.
Applicant profile
- Colombian professionals with an undergraduate degree
Study route
- Master’s, PhD study in Top universities abroad (any country)
Current-cycle criteria
- The 2027 call is for Colombians who hold an undergraduate degree and present the postgraduate programme they want to study. Applicants write an essay and complete an online form. A second language must be certified if selected, when the loan is formalised.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Second-language certificate (if selected)
How to apply
- 1
Check the call calendar and requirements
- 2
Complete the online application form during the call dates
- 3
Provide the essay and certification of admission to the programme
- 4
If selected, certify a second language and formalise the loan
Application timeline
Application cycle
2027 call: applications open 4 January 2027 and close 4 March 2027; results 18 May 2027. Studies are full-time and in person, 9 to 24 months.
The listed deadline is March 4, 2027. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
COLFUTURO
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
The listed deadline is March 4, 2027. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.