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Peru Pronabec scholarship regulation and program updates

Overview

The Peruvian government, through the Ministry of Education, has implemented significant changes to the National Program of Scholarships and Educational Credit (Pronabec).

Initially, new regulations were approved to tighten academic requirements for scholarship recipients. Under these rules, students must maintain a position within the top third of their class and meet specific credit enrollment and weighted average standards. The decree also outlines strict conditions for the revocation of benefits, such as failing the same course twice or failing two different courses during the scholarship period. A transitional regime has been established to protect students who were awarded scholarships before the decree took effect.

Following these regulatory updates, Pronabec has launched several major initiatives. An extraordinary call for the 2026 Bicentennial Generation Scholarship targets Peruvian professionals with limited economic resources, offering 20 scholarships (17 for master’s and 3 for doctoral degrees) at international universities. The application period for this call runs from October 30 to November 13, 2026, with benefits covering tuition, research, and living expenses starting January 1, 2027.

Regarding the 2027 Beca 18 and Special Scholarships program, Pronabec announced 6,000 vacancies for high-performing students facing poverty, extreme poverty, or vulnerability. Looking ahead to 2027, the program aims to grant a total of 20,000 scholarships. Education Minister José Antonio Chang stated that 90% of these will target high-demand sectors such as fishing, agriculture, mining, high technology, and infrastructure to align academic training with productive demands. While the initial application deadline for Beca 18 was set for October 16, 2026, Pronabec has since extended the deadline to 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, October 18, 2026.

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Pronabec · Ministry of Education · Peru · José Antonio Chang · Diana Gonzales

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  1. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Pronabec to award 20,000 scholarships in Peru for 2027

    Peru's Pronabec plans to award 20,000 scholarships in 2027, with 90% focused on high-demand sectors like mining, agriculture, and technology to boost economic development.

  2. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Pronabec extends Beca 18-2027 scholarship application deadline

    Pronabec has extended the Beca 18-2027 scholarship application deadline to October 18. The program offers 6,000 scholarships for university and technical studies in Peru.

  3. [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Pronabec announces 6,000 Beca 18 scholarship vacancies for 2027

    Peru's Pronabec has opened applications for 6,000 Beca 18 scholarships for 2027, targeting high-achieving students in vulnerable or impoverished conditions.

  4. [POLITICS] 7 sources
    Pronabec announces extraordinary scholarship call for postgraduate studies abroad

    Peru's Pronabec has opened an extraordinary application period for the 2026 Bicentennial Generation Scholarship, offering 20 grants for master's and doctoral studies abroad.

  5. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Pronabec modifies scholarship and educational credit requirements

    Peru has updated Pronabec regulations, requiring scholarship recipients to maintain top-third academic standing and introducing new grounds for losing educational benefits.

Sources

altavoz.pe · canaln.pe · cdsalta.gob.ar · cuestionentrerriana.com.ar · diariouno.pe · gestion.pe · jornada.com.pe · larepublica.pe · laverdadnoticias.com · libero.pe · limagris.com · moncloa.com · municipiof.montevideo.gub.uy · oncenoticias.digital · pelagatos.com.ar · prensachalaca.com · proactivo.com.pe · radiotarma.com · radiouno.pe · tvmundo.pe · vanguardia.com.mx

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