The Beca Generación del Bicentenario
The Beca Generación del Bicentenario is a scholarship program offered by the National Program of Scholarships and Educational Credit (PRONABEC) in Peru. It aims to provide financial assistance to high-achieving Peruvian professionals with limited economic resources, enabling them to pursue master’s or doctoral degrees at top universities worldwide.
What the scholarship covers
The scholarship covers all expenses, including:
- Tuition fees
- Study materials
- Accommodation
- Food
- Local transportation
- Medical insurance
Available scholarships
The program plans to award 150 full scholarships, with 120 allocated for master’s degrees and 30 for doctoral degrees. The studies will be full-time and in-person at the destination countries.
Eligibility criteria
- Peruvian nationality
- Proof of undergraduate or postgraduate studies
- High academic performance
- A definitive acceptance letter from an eligible foreign institution
- A good professional and/or research profile
- A lack of financial resources to fund postgraduate studies
- A minimum of two years of work experience, counted after obtaining a bachelor’s degree or professional technical title
This scholarship program represents a significant opportunity for Peruvian professionals to advance their education and contribute to the development of their country.