# Latin American student scholarship expansions > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/latin-american-student-scholarship-expansions > Updated: 2026-08-22T20:17:22.000Z. Sources: 19. Developments: 4. In late July 2026, Colombia’s municipal program in Ibarra completed monitoring for 319 scholarship recipients, confirming payments of $470 per student for education, transport and health, and planning a modest budget increase for the next cycle. At the same time, Mexico’s federal Bienestar scheme continued its regular bimonthly disbursements to primary‑school students, adding a summer‑time uniform and supply allowance. The following day, Mexico introduced a new SECIHTI scholarship aimed specifically at single‑parent mothers attending public universities or technical schools, offering a monthly stipend, material allowance and a one‑time grant for enrollment and transport. Peru also launched the fourth round of its Beca 18 program, allocating 2,000 fully funded university and technical study spots with comprehensive coverage of tuition, living costs and equipment. Both initiatives target financially vulnerable groups to curb dropout rates and broaden higher‑education access across the region. By late August, Mexico’s Becas Bienestar announced a disbursement window between August 24 and August 28 for students with outstanding funds who have recently received Banco del Bienestar cards. This includes beneficiaries of the Rita Cetina, Benito Juárez, and Jóvenes Escribiendo el Futuro programs. Additionally, Panama’s IFARHU scheduled the distribution of cards for the first payment of the Universal Educational Social Assistance Program (PASE-U) in the Darién province for August 28, 2026. Further developments in Peru include the announcement that Pronabec will publish the list of new Beca 18 2026 winners on August 24. Successful applicants must formally accept their scholarships via the Sibec platform between August 25 and August 27. The selection process remains meritocratic, utilizing exam scores and vulnerability bonuses to promote regional development. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-22: Pronabec to announce new Beca 18 scholarship winners Peru's Pronabec will announce the Beca 18 2026 scholarship winners on August 24. Selected students must accept their state-funded awards via the Sibec platform between August 25 and 27. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pronabec-to-announce-new-beca-18-scholarship-winners ### 2026-08-19: Student scholarship programs announce upcoming payment schedules Mexico's Becas Bienestar and Panama's IFARHU have announced upcoming schedules for student scholarship payments and card distributions. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/student-scholarship-programs-announce-upcoming-payment-schedules ### 2026-08-01: Mexico and Peru announce new scholarship programs for students Mexico and Peru unveiled new scholarship schemes: Mexico's SECIHTI aid for single‑parent mothers (deadline 27 Aug 2026) and Peru's Beca 18 fourth round offering 2,000 fully funded university spots (applications 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexico-and-peru-announce-new-scholarship-programs-for-students ### 2026-07-31: Colombia and Mexico Expand Student Scholarship Support Colombia's municipal scholarship program monitors 319 students with $470 aid each, while Mexico's Rita Cetina and Benito Juárez scholarships plan a 2,500‑peso August payment for eligible primary students, with 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombia-and-mexico-expand-student-scholarship-support --- Cite as: Latin American student scholarship expansions. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/latin-american-student-scholarship-expansions