The University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ is pleased to accept applications from excellent Colombian students who will be applying for the COLFUTUROÌýJoint Graduate Loan-Scholarship Program.
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
To foster cooperation and enhance connections through the provision of shared financing for talented Colombian students admitted to graduate programs at the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ within the framework of the Joint Graduate Loan-Scholarship Program.
COLFUTURO finances full-time residential programs abroad, with a duration ranging between 9 and 24 months, through a loan of up to US$50,000, 80% of which may become a grant. The beneficiary of the program has the autonomy to use the amount requested to cover tuition, insurance, accommodation, materials, and living expenses.
What does the scholarship cover?
- Airfare
- Settling Allowance (one-time payment of up to 2,000 USD)
- Tuition (À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ assesses domestic tuition for doctoral students)
- University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP)
- A living allowance (up to 2,000 per month USD)
- Textbooks and computer allowance (maximum 2,000 USD per year)
- Debtors insurance
NOTE: ÌýCOLFUTURO provides each beneficiary with a sponsorship letter indicating the total amount of the loan scholarship.
Eligible program(s)
- Doctoral studies for up to 4 (four) years (domestic tuition assessed)
English for Academic Success (EFAS)
- Not covered under this agreement
Doctoral funding
- The scholarship provides a set amount ofÌýfundingÌý(including but not limited to tuition and fees, health insurance (UHIP) and living allowance/stipend) for doctoral programs.
- Domestic tuition will be assessed.
- The Faculty/Program/Supervisor will be required to provide support to ensure minimum funding levels are met for any terms/years not covered by COLFUTURO for a maximum of 4 years or 12 terms, which is the expected time to completion.
COLFUTURO application procedure
- Visit for scholarship deadlines.
- Applicants contact universities and submit online applications and supporting documents.
- Applicants apply to COLFUTURO, including À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ's Offer of Admission in their application package.
- COLFUTURO confirms the scholarship.
Applying to À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ
- Minimum admission requirements include a 3.7/5 overall GPA. Some programs may require a higher average.
- Certification ofÌýEnglish language proficiency (ELP)Ìýthrough one of the accepted examinations is required.
- Prospective graduate studentsÌý.
- In the Other Information section, under International Agreements, select Colombia: Colfuturo.
- 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.
- 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.