Call for applications for impactU Scholarship 2024

Publication Date: May 17, 2024

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Attention students of the University of Antioquia and the National University of Colombia at Medellín! Do you want to take a big step towards achieving your university dreams? The Impact-U Foundation is here to support you. We know that the journey to success seems difficult, especially for those facing economic limitations and coming from remote areas away from university campuses. That’s why we are pleased to announce our new call for the impactU scholarship in the year 2024.

The impactU Scholarship is designed to provide comprehensive support to undergraduate students of the University of Antioquia and the National University of Colombia at Medellín, who come from stratum 1 or 2 and are at risk of dropping out of university due to socio-economic difficulties. If you meet these requirements and have had to permanently relocate to pursue your studies from places that are more than 80 km away from the university campus, this scholarship may be for you.

What benefits can you expect from this scholarship?

  1. Financial support: You will receive a monthly stipend for maintenance expenses equivalent to 50% of the SMMLV for twelve months of the year, along with an additional financial incentive of 25% of the SMMLV for the months you are enrolled.
  2. Professional development: You will have access to personalized English courses to improve your language skills, as well as soft skills training designed to enhance your professional success in the job market.
  3. Mentorship: You will have personalized mentoring with professionals distinguished in your field of study to provide guidance, as well as psychological support to ensure your emotional well-being and overall success.

The duration of the scholarship will remain in effect until you graduate or until five years have elapsed since the start of your undergraduate program, provided you meet all the requirements established by the foundation to maintain the scholarship at all times.

What requirements must you meet to apply for the scholarship?

Make sure you meet all the requirements to participate:

  1. Residence: Have permanently relocated from a location more than 80 km from the university campus to pursue your university studies.
  2. Academic performance: Have completed and passed, at a minimum, the second level of your undergraduate program in its entirety.
  3. Socio-economic status: Belong to stratum 1 or 2.
  4. Financial support: Not be receiving other financial support from government or private entities, except for Jóvenes en Acción and university support for food or transportation.
  5. Previous education: Not have any university or technological degree.
  6. Academic performance: Have a minimum GPA of 3.5.

Deadlines

Take careful note of these dates:

Milestones Date
Application period starts April 29, 2024
Application period ends June 14, 2024
Beneficiaries announced August 30, 2024

How to Apply?

In our Call for applications for the impactU Scholarship 2024 (Spanish), you will find all the details of the scholarship benefits, its duration, the requirements to maintain it, and the commitments of the beneficiary with the foundation once the scholarship is finished. In the same document, you will find the official requirements to participate, the documentation you need to gather, and how to submit them to officially apply.

If you have any questions, contact us at [email protected] or call +57 317 370 1164.

We look forward to accompanying you on your journey to professional success!

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Many young students could greatly benefit from your support. You can make a significant difference in their lives. Whether you volunteer your time or donate, your contribution will provide crucial support to help many students pursue their educational dreams. Your participation will open doors for them and contribute to building a brighter future for their families and communities. Let’s change lives together!

 

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