Nelson Mandela Masters Scholarship for African Students 2024: (Deadline 10 November, 2023)

The Chilean Agency for International Cooperation and Development (AGCID) is offering grants to pursue Master’s studies at Chilean higher education institutions in 2024.

The purpose of the AGCID Human Capital Training Programme is to contribute to the training of professionals in Master’s Programmes taught by Chilean universities or higher education institutions with a high level of excellence. The grants are offered to professionals who are citizens of South Africa, Mozambique and Angola.

About Chilean Agency for International Cooperation and Development (AGCID)

AGCID, is the Chilean International Cooperation Agency for Development, created in 1990, it is the mandated institution for international cooperation, able to sign international agreements, receive grants, and implement projects for national and international development.

AGCID Nelson Mandela Masters Scholarship

• Category Masters
• Organisation Chilean Agency for International Cooperation and Development (AGCID)
• Country to study Chile
• School to study–
• Course to study Not specified
• Application Deadline 10 November, 2023

Aim and Benefits of AGCID Nelson Mandela Masters Scholarship

• Spanish language course;
• The cost of flights to and from Chile (and a bus fare if the students need to travel to cities without airports);
• Tuition fees for a maximum of 24 months;
• Monthly allowance of 560000 chilean pesos;
• Any medical conditions, accidents, or losses sustained while in Chile, and
• A once-off book allowance of 90000 chilean pesos.

Requirements for AGCID Nelson Mandela Masters Scholarship Qualification

• Professionals who are citizens of South Africa, Mozambique and Angola. Preference is given to those who work in the public or academic sector in their home country.

Applicants must have:

• experience in the subjects you choose to pursue Master’s studies in;
• unconditional acceptance offer at a Chilean higher education institution;
• 4-year university degree;
• Competency in Spanish.

Interview date, Process and Venue for AGCID Nelson Mandela Masters Scholarship

Timeline

• The deadline for applications to the Embassy of Chile in Pretoria is 10 November 2023.
• Interviews by the Embassy of Chile in South Africa will take place online from the 14th – 28th November 2023.

Application Deadline

10 November, 2023

How to Apply

Applicants must submit the AGCID Grant application with the below annex documents electronically to the e-mail esudafrica@minrel.gob.cl.

• Letter of acceptance of the chosen study programme;
• Medical certificate – physical and mental;
• Original certificate of Professional Title or authorized copy by a public notary;
• Curriculum Vitae, with emphasis on work and academic background;
• Motivational letter containing the reasons that drive the applicant to study in Chile;
• Brief description of the possible areas and topics of the thesis;
• Academic reference letter;
• Letter of sponsorship from the employing institution (if applicable);
• Affidavit accepting the terms and conditions of the scholarship.

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