Beca Bicentenario

The Beca Bicentenario is a Chilean government scholarship for undergraduate (pregrado) students. It provides partial coverage of the annual reference tuition fee for students enrolled in CRUCH universities or accredited private institutions. The award targets Chilean nationals from the 70% most socioeconomically vulnerable households who demonstrate academic merit. Coverage amounts vary by program and are applied annually.

Coverage of the annual reference tuition (matrícula/arancel) for undergraduate studies at CRUCH or accredited universities; approximate monetary equivalent USD 3,000–8,000 per year.

Chilean nationals belonging to the 70% lowest-income households (RSH) with the required minimum academic score (PAES ≥ 510 or PDT ≥ 500 for exams taken from 2012) and enrolled or intending to enroll in a CRUCH university or accredited private institution; required academic progress varies by year (60–70% of courses passed).

Apply through the annual FUAS socioeconomic accreditation process and the Chilean student benefits portal managed by the government.