With its programme 'Becas Presidente de la Republica' the Ministry of Education of Peru provides full-time finances for:

  • Master studies at VUB for Peruvian professionals with both high academic performance and low income, for 1 to 2 academic years.
  • PhD studies at VUB for Peruvian professionals with both high academic performance and low income, for up to 4 academic years.

The focus is on Science and Technology, plus Education.

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Who can apply for the scholarship?

Master degree/PhD degree

  • Citizenship: Citizens from Peru, who are living in Peru at the time of application.
  • Study fields:
    • Priority study fields: Biology, biotechnology, nanotechnology, camelids, material science and technology, environment science and technology, earth sciences, forestry, food technology, ICT, physics, chemistry, mathematics, pharmacy, biochemistry, engineering (all).
    • Non priority study fields: supply chain, health sciences, public administration, public policy, public management, economy, education.
  • Required degree: Bachelor's degree Master's degree

What does the scholarship cover?

Master degree/PhD degree

  • Tuition fee/tuition waiver: Tuition fee waiver
  • Duration (in months or weeks)? 
    • Master Degree: Maximum of 2 academic years
    • PhD Degree: Maximum of 4 academic years
  • Health insurance included? Yes
  • Flight (per year or total for the period)? Yes 
  • Language preparation courses (up to X weeks or amount)? Yes
  • Other:
    • Master Degree: living allowance
    • PhD Degree: Living allowance, Research expenses

 

How to apply for the scholarship?

The applicant must first have received an acceptance letter from VUB prior to submitting his/her application to the PRONABEC scholarship program. For the detailed procedure, please refer to PRONABEC's website:

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Selection procedure and timeline

For the detailed procedure, please refer to the website of PRONABEC.