To study Master’s degree programs in Chilean higher education institutions in 2024, applicants may apply for funds from the Chilean Agency for International Cooperation and Development (AGCID).

The AGCID Human Capital Training Program’s goal is to aid in the professional development of students enrolled in master’s programs at highly regarded higher education institutions in Chile. Professionals who are residents of South Africa, Mozambique, and Angola are eligible for the awards.

Details

• Opportunity type: Fully Funded
• Opportunity: Scholarship
• Scholarship Level: Master’s degree | PhD degree
• Host Country: Chilean Government
• Gender: Male and Female
• Application type: Online
• Deadline: 10 November 2023

Eligibility

• Professionals who are citizens of South Africa, Mozambique and Angola. Preference is given to those who work in the public or academic sector in their home country.

Applicants must have:

• experience in the subjects you choose to pursue Master’s studies in;
• unconditional acceptance offer at a Chilean higher education institution;
• 4-year university degree;
• Competency in Spanish.

Fields of study

A wide range of fields are available, please refer to the Accredited Master’s Programmes list.

What the scholarship offers

• Spanish language course;
• The cost of flights to and from Chile (and a bus fare if the students need to travel to cities without airports);
• Tuition fees for a maximum of 24 months;
• Monthly allowance of 560000 Chilean pesos;
• Any medical conditions, accidents, or losses sustained while in Chile, and
• A once-off book allowance of 90000 Chilean pesos.

Process

1. Letter of acceptance of the chosen study program;
2. Medical certificate – physical and mental;
3. Original certificate of Professional Title or authorized copy by a public notary;
4. Curriculum Vitae, with emphasis on work and academic background;
5. A motivational letter containing the reasons that drive the applicant to study in Chile;
6. Brief description of the possible areas and topics of the thesis;
7. Academic reference letter;
8. Letter of sponsorship from the employing institution (if applicable);
9. Affidavit accepting the terms and conditions of the scholarship.

How to Apply

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For more information please visit the official website