The University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ is pleased to accept applications from excellent Chilean students who will be applying for the National Research and Development Agency, ANID, scholarships.
The University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ is a member of the consortium, an association of Canada’s leading research universities committed to international education. CALDO is currently working with these Latin American countries: Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Panama.
Scholarship overview
ANID, the administrator of the BECAS CHILE Program, and the CALDO Consortium share an interest in training highly qualified human capital through collaborative initiatives.
The main purpose of this Agreement is to provide a framework for the Scholarship Program between ANID and the CALDO Consortium. The parties undertake that during the duration of this Agreement, they shall make reasonable efforts to support Chilean students who have been admitted to graduate programs at the CALDO member universities and who have been selected by ANID in application calls for scholarships for graduate studies named BECAS CHILE.
What does the ANID scholarship cover?
- Monthly living allowance. Renewable yearly.
- Domestic tuition and academic fees.
- University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP).
Eligible program(s)
- Doctoral studies for up to 4 (four) years.
- Research master’s studies for up to 2 (two) years.
English for Academic Success (EFAS)
- ANID will fund language studies before beginning the academic program.
Master’s research funding
- The scholarship providesÌýfull fundingÌý(including but not limited to tuition and fees, health insurance (UHIP) and living allowance/stipend) for two years or six academic terms.ÌýInternational tuition will be assessed.
- The Faculty/Program/Supervisor will be required to provide support for the tuition differential between international and domestic tuition for master’s students only.
Doctoral funding
- The scholarship providesÌýfull fundingÌý(including but not limited to tuition and fees, health insurance (UHIP) and living allowance/stipend) for doctoral programs for 4 years or 12 academic terms. Domestic tuition will be assessed.
ANID application procedure
- VisitÌýÌýfor scholarship deadlines.
- Applicants contact universities and submit online applications and supporting documents.
- Applicants apply through ANID, including À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ’s Offer of Admission.
- ANID confirms the scholarship.
Applying to À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ
- Minimum admission requirements include aÌý5.5/7Ìýoverall standing (GPA).
- Certification ofÌýEnglish language proficiency (ELP)Ìýthrough one of the accepted examinations is required.
- Prospective graduate studentsÌý.Ìý
- In the Other Information section, under International Agreements, selectÌýChile: ANID.
- Some agreements provide a preliminary sponsorship or scholarship letter, if applicable, email a PDF copy toÌýan admissions specialist. Remember toÌýinclude your full name and your 8 digit (numerical only) À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ student ID number.
Important
- The sponsorship documentation must detail the approved program, financial support amount and the number of years the funding has been granted (a minimum of two years for a master’s research program and a minimum of four years for a PhD program).
- Please refer toÌýArranging your fees with a third-party sponsorshipÌýon the Finance website forÌýthe information required in the official sponsorship documentation.ÌýIf there is any change in your funding situation, the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ may re-evaluate your Offer of Admission, and reserves the right to withdraw yourÌýOffer of Admission or withdraw you from your graduate program.
Contact
For further information contact the Manager, Graduate Admissions, atÌýgradadmissions@uwaterloo.ca.
International admission equivalencies
You should meet or exceed the academic requirements listed for your location to be a strong candidate and to set yourself up for success with À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ's graduate studies.
Information for international students
Our internationalÌýreputation forÌýexcellence and innovation attracts some of the most inspiring graduate students in the world. Learn more about our large cohort of international graduate students.