Alßan Program of Scholarships for Latin Americans in the European Union
The program covers high level study scholarships for postgraduates, in the context of master or doctorate studies. Scholarships cover 75% of the total cost of education/training. http://europa.eu.int/comm/europeaid/projects/alban/index_en.htm Deadline for paper applications is 9 December 2005.
Fundation Gran Mariscal de Ayacucho (Fundayacho)
Usually referred to as Fundayacucho, it is a government-funded foundation providing loans to students for university education. Candidates are selected on the basis of their academic record and an examination administered by the foundation. More information available on www.fgma.gov.ve.
IDB Scholarship Program
With funding from the Japanese government, Inter-American Development Bank established a scholarship program for students from the Bank's borrowing member countries wishing to pursue master's degree-level studies in development-related disciplines. www.iadb.org/int/eng/japan_scholarship.htm. The deadline for applications is at the end of May.