Cambios en el Programa Crédito Beca: Colfuturo operará sin el convenio estatal y ajustará su esquema desde 2026

La promoción 2025 será la última con recursos del convenio estatal. Foto: Cortesía Colfuturo

Cambios en el Programa Crédito Beca: Colfuturo operará sin el convenio estatal y ajustará su esquema desde 2026

TL;DR

  • Colfuturo's Crédito Beca Program will undergo structural changes beginning with the 2026 application call.
  • The cooperation agreement with the National Government will conclude after the 2025 cohort.
  • The 2025 cohort will be the last to receive resources from the national agreement; subsequent calls will be independently funded.
  • Colfuturo is in a transition phase to define its new funding scheme and operational criteria.
  • The opening date for the 2026 call is yet to be determined and will be announced once clarity on the program's new characteristics is available.
  • Previous cohorts will maintain their original conditions regarding condonation percentages and requirements.
  • The program has supported approximately 25,000 Colombians in postgraduate studies abroad.
  • Fundamental requirements for participation, such as being Colombian, holding a bachelor's degree, submitting an essay, and certifying second language proficiency, remain unchanged for now.