SENACYT Master's or Doctorate in Specific Areas of Knowledge (French Embassy 2026)
SENACYT scholarships of up to B/.250,000 for Panamanians doing a master's or doctorate in priority areas at listed centres of excellence, under an agreement with the French Embassy.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s, PhD
Destination
Centres of excellence named in the call announcement
Funding
Scholarships of up to B/.250,000 each. SENACYT may award fewer depending on budget and the eligible expenses in the regulations. Master's up to 2 years and doctorate up to 4 years (or per study plan), plus the language cycle.
Eligible applicants
Panamanians with a bachelor's or master's degree
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Overview
SENACYT Master's or Doctorate in Specific Areas of Knowledge (French Embassy 2026) is offered by SENACYT (Panama) for Master’s, PhD study in Centres of excellence named in the call announcement. 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.
- Sworn statementRequired
- Document checklist itemsRequired
What this scholarship covers
Scholarship up to B/.250,000
Included
Language cycle
Included
Scholarships of up to B/.250,000 each. SENACYT may award fewer depending on budget and the eligible expenses in the regulations. Master's up to 2 years and doctorate up to 4 years (or per study plan), plus the language cycle. 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
Government scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Panamanian nationality
- International eligibility
- Only for Panamanians.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Bachelor's or master's degree
- 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
Open to people of Panamanian nationality with a bachelor's or master's degree who plan postgraduate study in the priority areas and at a centre of excellence named in the call announcement.
Applicant profile
- Panamanians with a bachelor's or master's degree
Study route
- Master’s, PhD study in Centres of excellence named in the call announcement
Current-cycle criteria
- Open to people of Panamanian nationality with a bachelor's or master's degree who plan postgraduate study in the priority areas and at a centre of excellence named in the call announcement.
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
The required documents are summarized above. Confirm the final checklist with the official provider before you apply.
How to apply
- 1
Read the announcement, call areas, regulations and FAQ
- 2
Prepare documents using the checklist and sworn statement
- 3
Submit by the closing time
Application timeline
Application cycle
Published 10 September 2026; closes 27 October 2026 at 2:00 pm (exact time).
The listed deadline is October 27, 2026. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
SENACYT (Panama)
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 October 27, 2026. 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.