Grants & Funding Tracker

National strategy to foster science vocations in children and youth. Groups of ~20 students + 1 co-investigator teacher receive seed capital for research projects. Agroanfibia is already in the Ondas ecosystem. Coordinated in Sucre by CECAR (Nodo Sucre).

School applies with teacher as co-investigator; students participate as research group

National program providing tech equipment and STEM/AI training to public schools. Has specific convocatoria for grado 10-11 students in rural PDET/ZOMAC zones. Three tracks: new tech interest centers, strengthening existing centers, and integrating tech into school initiatives. IE San Marcos is directly eligible as a public school.

Institutional allocation: school applies, students benefit via equipment and training

Dedicated "Global High Schools" category within the $7.2M prize fund. Student-led sustainability projects across 6 regions. Ages 11-19, must be supported by school management. Categories: Health, Food, Energy, Water, Climate Action. Floating classroom + wetland research is a strong fit for Climate Action or Water.

Verified: dedicated "Global High Schools" category, ages 11-19

Science video competition for ages 13-18. Students create original videos (under 90s) explaining a concept in Life Sciences, Physics, or Math. Peer review component. No Latin American winner yet: opportunity for Agroanfibia to be first.

Verified: individual competition, ages 13-18, no organization needed

National scholarship program replacing "Ser Pilo Paga". Covers full tuition at accredited universities for students from estratos 1-3 with strong Saber 11 scores. Students from Sucre and rural areas receive priority. Agroanfibia students with good Saber 11 results are strong candidates.

For graduating HS students entering university. Estratos 1-3, strong Saber 11 required.

Cash transfer program supporting young people from vulnerable populations pursuing higher education (university or SENA). Monthly payments for living expenses during studies. Students from Sucre and rural SISBEN groups A/B are priority population.

Monthly stipend during university. SISBEN A/B from Sucre = priority population.

National policy covering full tuition at accredited public universities for students from estratos 1-3. Explicitly lists comunidades campesinas, rural-school diploma holders, and Sisbén A/B/C as priority. Broader than Generación E: applies to all qualifying students at public HEIs.

Strong fit: rural Sucre students in estratos 1-3 qualify automatically at public universities.

One of Colombia's most prestigious need-based scholarships. Covers up to 95% of tuition at UniAndes for the full degree. Open to all Colombian bachilleres with financial need: no restriction excluding public schools from Sucre. High-achieving Agroanfibia students are strong candidates.

Verified: open to all Colombian bachilleres. Up to 95% tuition for full degree.

Multiple scholarship tracks: Talento EAFIT (40-100% by merit), Beca Acceso Nutresa (100% for estratos 1-3, especially women), and Fundación Aurelio Llano Posada (100% for Ingeniería Agronómica from rural zones estratos 1-3). The Aurelio Llano scholarship is an exceptionally strong fit for rural Sucre students interested in agricultural engineering.

Aurelio Llano Posada: 100% for rural estratos 1-3 in agro engineering: perfect for Sucre.

UniNorte offers multiple Caribbean-focused scholarships: Beca Álvaro Jaramillo (up to 80%) and Beca Orgullo Caribe (up to 90% + language support). Both target bachilleres from the región Caribe: Sucre is directly eligible. UniNorte is the top private university in the Caribbean region, located in Barranquilla.

Verified: specifically for Caribbean region students. Sucre = eligible. Up to 90% tuition.

Merit-based scholarship at Javeriana Bogotá for newly admitted pregrado students. Particularly relevant because Agroanfibia already has a research partnership with Javeriana: students applying here can reference the existing academic collaboration. No restriction excluding public-school bachilleres from Sucre.

Agroanfibia already partners with Javeriana: strong institutional connection for applicants.

Condonable loan for indigenous community members. Covers tuition or living costs, plus extra disbursements for thesis/internships. Directly relevant for Zenú youth from Resguardo Zenú de San Andrés de Sotavento (spans Sucre/Córdoba).

For indigenous HS graduates entering university. Zenú communities in Sucre/Córdoba eligible.

Condonable credit for Rrom/Gitano community members pursuing higher education. Covers tuition and living costs.

For Rrom/Gitano HS graduates. Requires MinInterior census registration.

Top 10 Saber 11 graduates per department in BOTH urban and rural zones get full ride at public universities. The separate rural ranking means La Mojana students compete only against other rural Sucre graduates: a major advantage.

Huge opportunity: rural ranking means top Sucre rural students qualify automatically. Direct incentive for academic excellence in La Mojana.

Merit-based complement to Generación E Equidad (already in our database). Requires Saber 11 ≥ 349 points. Covers any accredited IES (public or private with high-quality accreditation). Strong rural students can qualify on both Equidad and Excelencia tracks.

Merit-based: Saber 11 ≥ 349 required. Complements Equidad component for top academic performers.

Two special programs at Colombia's top public university. PAES: reserved seats (2% extra quota) for indigenous, rural top graduates, Afro/Raizal/Palenquero, and conflict victims. PEAMA Caribe: students from the Caribbean region start at the Caribe campus, then transfer to a main campus. Free tuition under Puedo Estudiar.

PEAMA Caribe designed for Caribbean students (Sucre eligible). PAES for indigenous/Afro/rural top graduates. Path to Colombia's top university.

Probably the most relevant new program for Hicotea's youth. Designed specifically for rural youth aged 16-35 from estratos 1-3 in 155 prioritized municipalities: Sucre is explicitly included. Post-graduation repayment is income-based; for technical/tech programs can be forgiven 100%.

Top pick for Sucre rural youth. Full tuition + living. Sucre explicitly included in prioritized municipalities.

Bavaria foundation covers all of Sucre and Bolívar departments in its geographic scope. Targets estratos 1-3, children/grandchildren of Bavaria distribution network. Covers technical, technological, and final 2 years of degree programs. 0% interest, no co-signer needed.

Sucre explicitly covered. Low ICFES threshold (≥43). No co-signer needed: removes a major barrier for rural families.

Government-private partnership with tax incentives. Each participating university runs its own Becas SER program. Check if CECAR and Unisucre have approved programs: they would be the most accessible for La Mojana youth.

Check if local universities (CECAR, Unisucre) participate. Apply at the specific university.

Reserved admission slots at the closest major public university to La Mojana. 373+ special cupos for Afro/indigenous/conflict victims. Free tuition under Puedo Estudiar for estratos 1-3. Strong programs in health sciences, engineering, and law.

Closest major public university to La Mojana. Free tuition. Special cupos for Afro/indigenous/conflict victims.

For students already in university (4th-8th semester) with strong GPA but financial hardship. Partner universities include La Sabana, Rosario, Externado, Javeriana, EAFIT. Prevents dropout for students who made it in but can't sustain costs.

For university students at risk of dropout. Not for entering students.

Income-share agreement model: pay a small monthly amount while studying, then max 20% of salary post-graduation for up to 12 years. Partner universities include UniNorte (Barranquilla, most accessible for Sucre), ICESI, EAFIT, Javeriana, UniAndes. Not a traditional scholarship but removes upfront cost barrier.

UniNorte (Barranquilla) is most geographically accessible for Sucre youth. Removes upfront cost barrier entirely.

Living cost subsidy for students already on certain ICETEX credit lines. Critical for La Mojana youth who must relocate to Sincelejo, Montería, Cartagena or Bogotá for university. Covers housing, transport, and food costs.

Complementary to ICETEX credits. For university students already receiving ICETEX support.

Covers 98% of tuition for the full degree at UTB. Combines merit and socioeconomic criteria. Explicitly includes Sucre in its Caribbean region scope. One of the most generous private university scholarships available in the region.

98% tuition! Sucre explicitly included. Combines merit + need. Under 20 age limit.

Similar to Talento Caribe but prioritizes community leaders, athletes, artists, personeros, and youth leaders. Up to 98% of tuition at UTB. Great for students with strong community engagement: a natural fit for Agroanfibia participants.

For community leaders/athletes/artists from the Caribbean. Agroanfibia participants would be strong candidates.

Specifically for women from the Colombian Caribbean pursuing STEM (engineering and data science). Covers up to 98% of tuition. Addresses the double barrier of gender and territory for rural women. Only 2 scholarships per cycle.

Women-only STEM scholarship. 98% tuition for Caribbean women in engineering/data science. Only 2 per cycle: highly competitive.

Less generous than Talento Caribe (25% vs 98%) but more accessible. Can be combined with other financial support (ICETEX credit, family savings, other aid). Good fallback option for students who don't qualify for the larger UTB scholarships.

Easier to get than Talento Caribe. 25% discount combinable with other aid.

Automatic merit scholarship at Universidad del Rosario based on Saber 11 scores. No separate application needed: assigned upon admission. Up to 100% tuition for the full degree if academic conditions are met. Strong option for top-performing rural students.

Automatic: no separate application. Up to 100% based on Saber 11 scores.

For enrolled URosario students with at least 36 approved credits facing financial hardship. Helps prevent dropout for students who made it into the university but struggle with ongoing costs: common for rural students who relocate to Bogotá.

For current university students facing financial hardship. Not for new entrants.

Merit + need scholarship at Universidad de La Sabana. Variable percentage based on academic and economic evaluation. Renewable each semester. Good option for students who can combine with other funding sources. Less generous individually but accessible.

Variable %, combinable with other aid. Good fallback when larger scholarships aren't available.

Free recognition/certification of skills acquired through work experience: no formal education required. Covers agriculture, aquaculture, panela agroindustry, crafts. Leads to official SENA certificate, opening doors to Fondo Emprender seed capital and SENA instructor roles. SENA Regional Sucre has rural presence in Majagual (within La Mojana).

For adults with work experience, not students. Relevant for farming families: parents/older siblings can get formal credentials.