1. © 2013 British Council. All rights reserved. This document may not be amended, copied or distributed without express written permission. www.britishcouncil.org/siem GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPS IN LATIN AMERICA Tom Brennan British Council

2. © 2013 British Council. All rights reserved. This document may not be amended, copied or distributed without express written permission. www.britishcouncil.org/siem TRENDS IN LATIN AMERICA Rise in both interregional and intraregional student mobility Commitment to building knowledge based economies Government allocation of funding for international education Developing expertise to contribute to contribute to further development of home countries 34.5% increase in Latin American students studying abroad ‘04-’09 Only 5.8% total internationally mobile students © 2013 British Council. All rights reserved. This document may not be amended, copied or distributed without express written permission. 2

3. © 2013 British Council. All rights reserved. This document may not be amended, copied or distributed without express written permission. www.britishcouncil.org/siem MOBILITY FROM LATIN AMERICA Domestic institutions sometimes lacking capacity or quality of international universities. Governments recognize national development = high quality educational and research opportunities. © 2013 British Council. All rights reserved. This document may not be amended, copied or distributed without express written permission. 3

4. © 2013 British Council. All rights reserved. This document may not be amended, copied or distributed without express written permission. www.britishcouncil.org/siem BRAZIL SCIENTIFIC MOBILITY PROGRAM Launched August 2011 by President Dilma Rousseff $1.65 Billion scholarship program Seeks to “Promote the consolidation and expansion of science, technology, and innovation in Brazil by means of international exchange and mobility” – SwB Transforming system of research and development Funding structure – Public / Private partnership CAPES – (Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel) – Ministry of Education subsidiary CNPq – (National Counsel for Scientific and Technological Development) – Ministry of Science and Technology Government / Private sector plan to send 101,000 individuals abroad by 2015. © 2013 British Council. All rights reserved. This document may not be amended, copied or distributed without express written permission. 4

5. © 2013 British Council. All rights reserved. This document may not be amended, copied or distributed without express written permission. www.britishcouncil.org/siem BRAZIL – SCIENTIFIC MOBILITY PROGRAM Program limits to maximum of 1 year study in non degree programs abroad Summer internship option Ranging from undergraduate studies to visiting researchers and scholars Awardees must return to Brazil to complete their degree Reflection of government belief in importance of domestic degree Selected from top qualified students tendered by universities Full tuition and other benefits Goal is stimulation of national growth, research and development Originally limited to national priorities emphasizing STEM fields Minimize brain drain Return to Brazil within 3 months of completion for minimum of 2 years © 2013 British Council. All rights reserved. This document may not be amended, copied or distributed without express written permission. 5

6. © 2013 British Council. All rights reserved. This document may not be amended, copied or distributed without express written permission. www.britishcouncil.org/siem BRAZIL – SCIENTIFIC MOBILITY PROGRAM Government identified scarcity of PhDs in the population Efforts to stem drain in researchers and entrepreneurs Training abroad works to “induce the internationalization of universities and research centers in Brazil by encouraging the establishment of international partnerships” – SwB Promoting international collaborations in scientific publications © 2013 British Council. All rights reserved. This document may not be amended, copied or distributed without express written permission. 6

7. © 2013 British Council. All rights reserved. This document may not be amended, copied or distributed without express written permission. www.britishcouncil.org/siem COLOMBIA – BECAS COLCIENCIAS Becas Colciencias – National Program for the Formation of Researchers Program of Administrative Department of Science, Technology, and Innovation Government’s effort to advance HE opportunities with the goal of expediting the country’s development Initiative to “Foster excellent researchers in order to increase the national research and innovation capacities of businesses, research centers, and universities” – Colciencias Goal to train 3,600 more doctoral students by 2019 In 2012 – 800 doctoral students sponsored (500 abroad) In 2013 - $36.2 Million in scholarship assistance for doctoral students to study abroad © 2013 British Council. All rights reserved. This document may not be amended, copied or distributed without express written permission. 7

8. © 2013 British Council. All rights reserved. This document may not be amended, copied or distributed without express written permission. www.britishcouncil.org/siem COLOMBIA – BECAS COLCIENCIAS Colciencias partnerships French government – predoctorate French training and visa assistance Fulbright Colombia and Purdue University – English training and visa assistance Becas Colciencias “seeks to strengthen Colombia’s human capital resources to transform the country into a center for research and innovation and improve its competitiveness while improving social equity and quality of life for all Colombians” (Colciencias) Studies must align with national priority areas Science, technology, national development including energy, aerospace, automotive engineering, pharmaceuticals, agroindustry, infrastructure, social and economic development, and public policy © 2013 British Council. All rights reserved. This document may not be amended, copied or distributed without express written permission. 8

9. © 2013 British Council. All rights reserved. This document may not be amended, copied or distributed without express written permission. www.britishcouncil.org/siem COLOMBIA – BECAS COLCIENCIAS Funding is a forgivable loan rather than an upfront grant. Government will discharge all or part of loan commitment provided conditions are met. 80% forgiveness provided: –Degree completed –Credentials obtained –Return to Colombia within 30 days of completion –Remaining in Colombia for minimum of two years –Working in science, technology, or innovation fields Remaining 20% forgiveness provided: –Completion of two activities pertaining to national priorities including –Strengthening Colombia’s graduate level HE system –Developing new products –Strengthening research capabilities through publication –Involvement in 1 new innovation or technology venture © 2013 British Council. All rights reserved. This document may not be amended, copied or distributed without express written permission. 9

10. © 2013 British Council. All rights reserved. This document may not be amended, copied or distributed without express written permission. www.britishcouncil.org/siem COLFUTURO 1992 – 2012, AREAS

11. © 2013 British Council. All rights reserved. This document may not be amended, copied or distributed without express written permission. www.britishcouncil.org/siem COLFUTURO 1992 – 2012, DESTINATIONS

12. © 2013 British Council. All rights reserved. This document may not be amended, copied or distributed without express written permission. www.britishcouncil.org/siem CHILE Previous government entities that have funded students to study abroad The National Scientific and Technological Research Commission (CONICYT) The Higher Education Quality and Equity Improvement Prugram The former Ministry of Planning and Cooperation The Agency for International Cooperation The National Counsel of Culture and the Arts Only about 200 individuals per year were funded since 2007 © 2013 British Council. All rights reserved. This document may not be amended, copied or distributed without express written permission. 12

13. © 2013 British Council. All rights reserved. This document may not be amended, copied or distributed without express written permission. www.britishcouncil.org/siem CHILE Government encourages outbound student mobility through scholarships, international collaboration agreements on student and researcher exchange AGCI - Chilean agency which offers info on study abroad opps for Chilean students and scholarships to do so. © 2013 British Council. All rights reserved. This document may not be amended, copied or distributed without express written permission. 13

14. © 2013 British Council. All rights reserved. This document may not be amended, copied or distributed without express written permission. www.britishcouncil.org/siem BECAS CHILE PROGRAM Launched in October 2008 - President Michelle Bachelet Aim to fund 30,000 students to study abroad by 2017 5,809 have studied abroad by the end of 2011 $6 Billion investment fund from the Chilean Ministry of Education (MINEDUC) MINEDUC intends to provide $250 Million each year Joint responsibility for funding and managing CONICYT Center of Improvement, Experimentation and Research Open Doors English Program © 2013 British Council. All rights reserved. This document may not be amended, copied or distributed without express written permission. 14

15. © 2013 British Council. All rights reserved. This document may not be amended, copied or distributed without express written permission. www.britishcouncil.org/siem BECAS CHILE PROGRAM Program length 3 months for a math / science internship to a full four year doctorate Majority of scholarships serve graduate students and professionals Only the Semester Abroad for students of English teaching component offering funding for undergraduate study “Becas Chile focuses on the economic, social, and cultural development of Chile by strengthening basic and applied research, scientific and technological development, innovation and entrepreneurship” – Ministry of Education © 2013 British Council. All rights reserved. This document may not be amended, copied or distributed without express written permission. 15

16. © 2013 British Council. All rights reserved. This document may not be amended, copied or distributed without express written permission. www.britishcouncil.org/siem BECAS CHILE PROGRAM © 2013 British Council. All rights reserved. This document may not be amended, copied or distributed without express written permission. 16 Flexible fields of study Not specific to fields of national priority Some correspond to specific subject areas, most are flexible in fields for Master’s and Doctoral work. Focus on top ranked universities Top 150 of the Times Higher Education World University Rankings or the Academic Ranking of World Universities Top 50 for the particular field of study chosen by the applicant Return upon completion of study May remain abroad after completion for up to ½ funding period Must return to Chile – minimum 2 years for each year of scholarship funding – 1 if outside Santiago

17. © 2013 British Council. All rights reserved. This document may not be amended, copied or distributed without express written permission. www.britishcouncil.org/siem ECUADORIAN STUDENT ENROLLMENT Student mobility to the UK has been relatively small at 80 – 85 students each year 2002 – 06 rising to 130 in 2011-12 Approximately 33% each year are undergraduate students By Comparison US in 2011-12 had 1,252 Undergraduate (68%) and 590 Graduate (32%) Ecuadorian enrolled students © 2013 British Council. All rights reserved. This document may not be amended, copied or distributed without express written permission. 17

18. © 2013 British Council. All rights reserved. This document may not be amended, copied or distributed without express written permission. www.britishcouncil.org/siem ECUADOR – SENESCYT SCHOLARSHIPS SENESCYT (Ecuador’s National Secretariat for Higher Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation) The programs have the goal of achieving a model of development designed to face the difficulties of a world that creates few favourable conditions for the less educated and more sensitive and vulnerable populations By 2011 the Ecuadorian government funded 499 scholarships for study abroad in the previous 15 years. August 2011 - Announced an ambitious scholarship program to allocate 1,070 awards for study abroad the same year (SENESCYT). 3 Scholarships © 2013 British Council. All rights reserved. This document may not be amended, copied or distributed without express written permission. 18

19. © 2013 British Council. All rights reserved. This document may not be amended, copied or distributed without express written permission. www.britishcouncil.org/siem ECUADOR – SENESCYT SCHOLARSHIPS Open Call 2012 Announced August 2012 Focused on graduate education and medical training abroad Between 1 to 5 years for a master’s degree, doctorate, postdoctorate, or medical specialization Eligible fields in 5 categories- life sciences, natural resource sciences, production and innovation sciences, social sciences, and art and culture. List of pre-approved universities Must provide a guarantor with assets at or above scholarship value Must return to Ecuador upon completion for at least twice duration of the award © 2013 British Council. All rights reserved. This document may not be amended, copied or distributed without express written permission. 19

20. © 2013 British Council. All rights reserved. This document may not be amended, copied or distributed without express written permission. www.britishcouncil.org/siem Universities of Excellence Focused on top 175 ranked universities Full funding and benefits up to $250,000 for studies and research from the undergraduate to postgraduate levels, including medical specializations Periods range from one year medical specialization to full undergraduate degree Eligible fields in 5 categories- life sciences, natural resource sciences, production and innovation sciences, social sciences, and art and culture. Must provide a guarantor with assets at or above scholarship value Must return to Ecuador upon completion for at least twice duration of the award. © 2013 British Council. All rights reserved. This document may not be amended, copied or distributed without express written permission. 20 Ecuador – SENESCYT Scholarships

21. © 2013 British Council. All rights reserved. This document may not be amended, copied or distributed without express written permission. www.britishcouncil.org/siem ECUADOR – SENESCYT SCHOLARSHIPS Teach English Program – from a shortage of strong English teaching methodology For upper level secondary school students and undergraduate students Approximately $33,000 for up to 9 months of English language study Must have a guarantor Must achieve at least a B Return to Ecuador after completing the program to serve as English teachers for a minimum of two years at the upper-secondary or undergraduate level. © 2013 British Council. All rights reserved. This document may not be amended, copied or distributed without express written permission. 21

22. © 2013 British Council. All rights reserved. This document may not be amended, copied or distributed without express written permission. www.britishcouncil.org/siem PERU Fast growing market with growing economic stability and great potential for mobility Growing middle class leading to better income and the desire to take advantage of better opportunities The Peruvian government may expand the country’s national scholarship program, PRONOBEC Program supporting underprivileged students in the STEM fields Likely to include study abroad Government wants more graduates in science, technology and engineering to help develop key industries such as mining and agriculture © 2013 British Council. All rights reserved. This document may not be amended, copied or distributed without express written permission. 22

23. © 2013 British Council. All rights reserved. This document may not be amended, copied or distributed without express written permission. www.britishcouncil.org/siem PERU ICEF Monitor – June 2012 Peru investing more than $136 Million in science and technology Prime Minister Valdes announced 1,000 new S&T Fellowships would be made available by 2016, as well as 1,500 scholarships for Peruvian students at foreign universities. Peru clearly wants more graduates STEM to help develop key industries such as mining and agriculture. One of Peru’s leading universities, The Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, has around 4,000 science and engineering students and this figure is expected to grow. PRONOBEC – also increasing funding for international scholarships and will shortly launch a new call for applications for international Master's degrees. © 2013 British Council. All rights reserved. This document may not be amended, copied or distributed without express written permission. 23

24. © 2013 British Council. All rights reserved. This document may not be amended, copied or distributed without express written permission. www.britishcouncil.org/siem EL SALVADOR – BECAS FANDEL Becas Fandel - Government funds from the privatization of the National telecommunications Administration For domestic or international universities Sponsored over 900 students since 2002 with around 250 studying abroad Program has offered 35 scholarships a year for study abroad, plans include expanding this number to 150 over the next three years. © 2013 British Council. All rights reserved. This document may not be amended, copied or distributed without express written permission. 24

25. © 2013 British Council. All rights reserved. This document may not be amended, copied or distributed without express written permission. www.britishcouncil.org/siem COMMON THEMES ACROSS LATIN AMERICAN SCHOLARSHIPS Means to stimulating domestic social and economic development which is a driving priority for investment in higher education Strong emphasis is put on graduate education and research, in addition to providing opportunities for undergraduate students Pillars of national social and economic development. Resources include full or nearly full funding and benefits for students Post completion return requirements are often for double the award duration. National economic, social, and cultural development occupies a central position in the rationales and structures of the scholarship programs. © 2013 British Council. All rights reserved. This document may not be amended, copied or distributed without express written permission. 25

26. © 2013 British Council. All rights reserved. This document may not be amended, copied or distributed without express written permission. www.britishcouncil.org/siem DIFFERENTIATION BETWEEN NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS Focus of study Some STEM focused Some broader including social sciences, art and culture (Ecuador) Some complete flexibility (Chile) Eligible universities May or may not be restricted to the world’s top ranked institutions depending on the country Chile and Ecuador require students apply to top institutions as outlined in a proprietary list Length of study Nearly all include funds for obtaining degrees abroad. Brazil Science Without Borders committed to drawing scholarship recipients back to Brazil after one year © 2013 British Council. All rights reserved. This document may not be amended, copied or distributed without express written permission. 26