COLCIENCIAS and the University of Saskatchewan (USask) have established a graduate co-funding program for Colombian nationals to pursue master and PhD studies at USask with funding provided jointly through COLCIENCIAS and USask. USask is a member of CALDO.

Program overview

 

Master's students

PhD students

Number of selected applicants

Unlimited

Unlimited

Duration of funding

Up to two years

Up to four years

Colombian students must meet the eligibility requirements for both the USask academic program and the COLCIENCIAS scholarship.

How to apply

How to apply to the COLCIENCIAS- University of Saskatchewan Co-Funding Program:

  1. Apply to USask
  1. If the student is admitted, the University of Saskatchewan will provide:
  1. Apply to obtain COLCIENCIAS Scholarship:
  • Applications are open for PhD students in the subject areas of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), Art and Design, Architecture, Performing Arts, Communication and Media Studies; and Literature.
  • Deadline: July 23 (3:00 pm COT)
  • Follow the steps to apply here

Funding

Colombian students seeking full master's or PhD degree

 

COLCIENCIAS

USask

Cost of living

Living allowance in accordance with its norms for up to four years for PhD students and two years for master's students. Return international airfare, health insurance cost covered.

 

Tuition

Application fee, tuition cost and non-instructional fees covered for up to four years for PhD students and two years for master's students.

Tuition bursary equivalent to international differential tuition for four years for PhD students and two years for master's students.

Contact

USask
Student Recruitment Team