Becas Chile is the Chilean government's flagship programme for advanced study abroad, administered by the National Agency for Research and Development (ANID). It funds Chilean citizens and permanent residents to pursue master's and doctoral degrees at universities outside Chile, building the country's research and professional capacity. The scholarship is fully funded: it covers tuition, a monthly maintenance allowance, return airfare, health insurance, and additional support such as a settling-in allowance and family allowances, for the standard duration of the degree (up to ~2 years for a master's and ~4 years for a doctorate). Awards are made through annual public competitions (concursos) for each level and field. Applicants apply to the relevant ANID call online, demonstrating academic merit and a clear study and return plan. Becas Chile scholars commit to returning to Chile after their studies to contribute their expertise, in line with the programme's development goals.
Apply to the relevant ANID Becas Chile call (concurso) online during its window, with your academic records, admission/plan, and study and return plan.
Awards are made through annual ANID calls (concursos) by level and field; exact benefits, limits, and deadlines are set in each call. A return-to-Chile commitment applies.
Chile (Chilean citizens and permanent residents)
ANID evaluates each call's applicants on academic and professional merit, the quality and relevance of the study plan, and the contribution the scholar will make to Chile on return. Selection is competitive and conducted per call by level and field.
The National Agency for Research and Development (ANID) is the Chilean government agency responsible for promoting research and developing the country's human capital. Through Becas Chile, it funds Chilean citizens and residents to pursue advanced degrees abroad and return to strengthen Chile's research, innovation, and professional capacity.
Answers below are best-effort estimates from the most recent application cycle. Values marked ~ or (est.) may shift year-to-year — confirm specifics on the official scholarship page.
The Chilean government's flagship scholarship for study abroad, administered by ANID, funding Chilean citizens and permanent residents to pursue master's and doctoral degrees at universities outside Chile.
Chilean citizens or permanent residents with a strong academic record who have admission (or a clear admission plan) to an eligible foreign university and commit to returning to Chile.
Full tuition, a monthly maintenance allowance, return airfare, health insurance, and additional allowances (settling-in, materials, and family) for the standard duration of the degree.
Through the relevant ANID Becas Chile call (concurso) online for your level and field, with transcripts, admission/plan, language proof, and a study and return plan.
Calls are published annually by level, with deadlines that vary (often in the first half of the year). Check the current ANID Becas Chile calls for exact dates.
Yes — scholars commit to returning to Chile after their studies to contribute their expertise, in line with the programme's development goals.
For the standard duration of the degree — up to ~2 years for a master's and ~4 years for a doctorate — subject to the limits in the call.
You generally need admission or a clear admission plan to an eligible foreign university; specific requirements are set in each call.
Yes — family allowances (for a spouse and children) and related support are available where eligible, in addition to the scholar's benefits.
Becas Chile funds study at eligible universities abroad across many countries; the call may set ranking or eligibility criteria for institutions.
Competitive — awards are made through public competitions on academic merit and the study/return plan, with national priorities (e.g. STEM) influencing some calls.
The Agencia Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo — Chile's National Agency for Research and Development, which administers Becas Chile and other research and human-capital programmes.