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Bogotá higher education scholarship initiatives

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2026-11-08 19:31 UTC → 2026-11-09 22:01 UTC · added ~~removed~~

The Bogotá Mayor's Office, via the Atenea District Agency for Higher Education, Science, and Technology, has introduced two distinct scholarship programs for the 2027 academic year. In October 2026, the ‘Roberto Zarama’ initiative was announced to fund doctoral studies. This program offers up to 81 condonable educational credits for 27 prioritized doctoral programs. Benefits include full tuition coverage, semesterly maintenance funds, research development grants, and international mobility support. Research must focus on regional priorities such as energy transition, biodiversity, and peacebuilding. In November 2026, Mayor Carlos Fernando Galán announced the ~~city opened applications for~~ opening of the ‘Jóvenes a la E’ ~~program. This initiative provides~~ 2027 call for applications. While previous reports indicated 1,490 economic support benefits for students entering public ~~higher education~~ institutions, updated details specify more than 3,000 spots in private institutions and over 1,300 in public institutions. ~~Beneficiaries may receive a monthly maintenance allowance, along~~ For public institutions, the application period remains open until November 13, 2026. For private institutions, registration is scheduled from November 12 to November 18, 2026, with ~~support for food, transportation, and tutoring.~~ results expected on December 29, 2026. The program ~~is targeted at Bogotá-based students aged 28 or younger, with specific provisions for SENA technical programs.~~ provides tuition coverage and semesterly economic support to assist students, including those nearing high school graduation, in maintaining their studies. Classes are set to begin in January 2027.

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