Beca Nicanor Restrepo Santamaría

The Beca Nicanor Restrepo Santamaría is a fully funded scholarship for Colombian students to pursue undergraduate or postgraduate studies in social sciences, humanities and economics at Colombian institutions. It covers 100% of tuition costs and provides a partial living stipend. Applicants are assessed based on socioeconomic background and academic merit, with a process that includes preselection, an essay and an interview for final winners.

100% tuition coverage and a partial living stipend

Applicants must be Colombian nationals (foreigners living in Colombia for at least one year are also eligible) and belong to socioeconomic levels 1–4; must have a minimum average grade of 3.5; eligible for undergraduate or postgraduate studies in social sciences, humanities and economics at accredited programs in Colombia; exceptions apply for certain fields.

Applicants must submit through the Fundación Sura initiative page and complete the online application process, including an essay and potential interviews.