AGCID Republic of Chile Scholarship Program

Overview

A Chilean government scholarship, administered by AGCID (Chile's International Cooperation Agency for Development), funding in-person or hybrid Master's degree study in Chile for professionals from Latin America, the Caribbean, and (via the related Nelson Mandela Scholarship) several African countries.

Funding

Tuition fees, living expenses, and health insurance for the duration of the funded Master's program

Eligibility

• Open to professionals/nationals of eligible Latin American, Caribbean, and CARICOM countries (the Nelson Mandela Scholarship extends this to select African countries)
• Must apply through the official Focal Point/nominating body in the applicant's home country - individual direct applications are not accepted
• Program area must fall within AGCID's priority fields (MBAs and medical specializations are excluded)
• Must meet the admission requirements of the chosen Chilean university programme

Application Deadline

Deadlines vary by year and are set through each country's Focal Point - check the AGCID 'Ofertas Vigentes' page for current calls Always confirm exact dates on the official site before planning your application, since deadlines shift year to year.

How to Apply

1. Contact your country's official Focal Point (usually a government ministry or cooperation agency) for the AGCID scholarship call
2. Confirm your intended Master's program in Chile is within AGCID's eligible/priority fields
3. Submit your application through the Focal Point rather than directly to AGCID
4. Provide transcripts, professional experience details, and other documents requested by the Focal Point
5. Await your Focal Point's nomination and AGCID's final selection decision