Manuel Belgrano Scholarship Payments Increased by 50% (Argentina, July 2026)
The monthly payment under the Manuel Belgrano strategic scholarship programme was raised by 50%. The official notice set the monthly amount at ARS 122,527 and confirmed updated priority fields for the current call.
Source: Government of Argentina
The monthly payment under the Manuel Belgrano strategic scholarship programme was raised by 50%. The official notice set the monthly amount at ARS 122,527 and confirmed updated priority fields for the current call.
What Changed?
The national scholarship payment increased by 50%, and the programme updated its strategic study areas and priority weighting for selected fields.
Old System vs New System
Recipients were paid the prior monthly scholarship amount and were assessed under the earlier set of strategic field priorities.
Eligible public-university students receive ARS 122,527 per month, with revised strategic areas and priority weighting for energy, mining, geosciences, logistics and infrastructure.
Who Is Affected?
Student Impact
Eligible students in scientific, technical and teacher-training fields receive a higher monthly payment for up to 12 months, subject to renewal requirements.
Parent / Family Impact
Families supporting eligible students may face lower out-of-pocket study costs because of the higher monthly payment.
School / Institution Impact
Public universities may need to guide students on the revised eligible fields and renewal conditions.
Teacher / Staff Impact
No direct teacher-specific operational change was identified.
Key Dates
- 2026-06-01: higher amount applied
- 2026-07-01: official increase announced.
What To Do
- Applicants and current recipients should verify eligibility
- payment records and renewal requirements through the official scholarship channels.
What To Watch Next
Watch for the next application call, payment updates and any further revisions to eligible study fields.
Global Context
The change is relevant to comparisons of targeted student aid tied to national priority disciplines.
Source Record
Source type: Official announcement
Source name: Government of Argentina