Scholarships to Study in Costa Rica
The Government of Costa Rica and the higher education institutions offer many scholarships to students who wish to study in Costa Rica. Read on to know the scholarships to study in Costa Rica-
National Scholarship Fund (FONABE)
The Ministry of Education of Costa Rica has formed a system of scholarship through the National Scholarship Fund. This scholarship system is for low-income pupils who wish to study in Costa Rica.
Types of Scholarships
Postsecondary Scholarships
Eligibility: Students who are registered in public or private university or para-university for completion of their bachelor degree studies, and who demonstrate a poor socio-economic condition are eligible for this scholarship.
Scholarship amount: Costa Rican colon 80,000
Scholarships for Preschool and Primary
Students who are enrolled in preschool or primary school and demonstrate an educational and economic vulnerability are covered under this scholarship. This scholarship covers the educational expenses and helps students to be a part of the formal education system. This scholarship is given annually.
Scholarship amount: Costa Rican colon 17,000
Ages
- Preschool level: 4-7 years old
- Primary level: 6 to 16 years old
Scholarships for Children and Adolescents at Social Risk
Children and adolescents below the age of 18 who are registered in any form of study-primary or secondary educational levels, supported by the Ministry of Public Education of Costa Rica and who demonstrate a socio-economic vulnerability are given scholarship. The scholarship is given annually.
Scholarship amount:
- For primary/elementary school students: Costa Rican colon 26,000
- For high school students: Costa Rican colon 30,000
Age limit:
- Primary level: 4 to 12 years old
- Secondary level: 12 to 18 years old
Children, Adolescents, Youth and Adults with Special Educational Needs
Pupils of any age with special needs at any educational level-preschool, primary, secondary or prevocational, and who demonstrate an educational and economic vulnerability are covered under this scholarship.
Scholarship amount:
- For primary/elementary school students: Costa Rican colon 26,000
- For high school students: Costa Rican colon 30,000
Ages:
- Primary level: Up to 18 years old
- High educational level: 12 and above
Application Procedure for FONABE
To apply for the above mentioned scholarships, fill the application form that can be downloaded from the official website of
FONABE.
To know more about the different types of scholarship programmes available for students in Costa Rica, visit the official website of the
FONABE.