Becas de Magister en el Extranjero – Becas Chile (ANID)

Benefit

You get your full master's studies abroad paid for, plus a monthly living allowance and travel costs, for up to 24 months. The Chilean government, through its research agency ANID, covers the complete tuition and enrolment fees. On top you get:

• a one-off installation payment of about EUR 460 (US$ 500)
• a yearly book allowance of about EUR 275 (US$ 300)
• a yearly health insurance allowance of about EUR 740 (US$ 800)
• a monthly living allowance that varies by country and city
• return flights and visa costs
• extra allowances for a spouse and children under 18
• a one-off payment of about EUR 460 (US$ 500) when you return to Chile

You can study a master's in any country except Chile. Studies must be in person, full-time and during the day. At a European university, the programme must be worth at least 60 ECTS credits per year. Note: MBA programmes and commercial, tax or corporate LLM law degrees are not funded.

Eligibility

• Nationality: You are Chilean, or a foreigner with valid permanent residence in Chile.
• Degree so far: You hold a Chilean licentiate degree (from a programme of at least 8 semesters) or a professional title (at least 10 semesters). A foreign Bachelor or diploma of at least 3 years also counts.
• Grades: You have an average of at least 5.0 on the Chilean 1-to-7 scale, or you rank in the top 30% of your graduating class.
• Admission: You are accepted into, or already enrolled in, an officially accredited master's programme abroad.
• Field of study: Any subject can apply. At least 60% of the awards go to priority areas: public security and cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and climate change.
• No double funding: You have not held a previous Becas Chile or ANID scholarship at the same or higher level.

How to apply

You apply online through ANID's application system (SPL). Upload your documents and arrange two confidential recommendation letters. In the 2025 round, applications ran from 9 April to 13 May, with results on 31 July. Expert committees score each application on your undergraduate record, your study goals, how you would give back to Chile, and the standing of your chosen university.

How realistic are your chances?

Up to 100 grants are awarded each year, so competition is real, but the eligibility is fairly narrow. You must be Chilean or a permanent resident with strong grades and admission to a qualifying master's abroad. If you clearly meet the grade threshold and apply in a priority area, which reserves at least 60% of the places, your prospects improve. Extra points for an indigenous background, a disability, or having studied outside the Santiago metropolitan region also help.