Postgraduate Aid Call Opened for Top Saber Pro Graduates (Colombia, June 2026)
The Ministry of National Education opened the 2026-2 call for the Fondo Mejores Saber Pro. The call offers ten forgivable-credit places covering postgraduate tuition and, when justified, maintenance support.
The Ministry of National Education opened the 2026-2 call for the Fondo Mejores Saber Pro. The call offers ten forgivable-credit places covering postgraduate tuition and, when justified, maintenance support.
What Changed?
A new selection period opened for graduates with top Saber Pro results to apply for fully financed postgraduate study through the fund administered by ICETEX. The call sets the application window, eligibility basis, benefits, and distribution of places by knowledge area.
Old System vs New System
Before the June 2026 opening, eligible graduates could not apply for the 2026-2 selection cycle under this call.
Eligible Colombian graduates listed among the best Saber Pro results may apply during the 2026-2 window for ten forgivable-credit places covering specialization, master's, or doctoral tuition, with maintenance support for those who prove need.
Who Is Affected?
Student Impact
A small group of high-scoring graduates may receive fully financed postgraduate study and maintenance support, subject to selection and later forgiveness conditions.
Parent / Family Impact
Families of selected applicants may face lower postgraduate financing pressure, although the call is limited to ten places.
School / Institution Impact
Higher education institutions may receive funded postgraduate students selected through the program.
Teacher / Staff Impact
No direct teacher-specific operational change was identified, except for applicants in education-related administrative postgraduate areas where applicable.
Key Dates
- 2026-06-16: application period opened
- 2026-07-30: application period closes
- second semester of 2026: financing begins for selected beneficiaries.
What To Do
- Eligible graduates should confirm their Saber Pro listing
- check ICETEX instructions
- gather graduation and eligibility documents
- and apply before the deadline.
What To Watch Next
Watch for ICETEX selection results, beneficiary lists, and any updates to forgiveness or maintenance-support procedures.
Global Context
The call is useful for comparing performance-linked postgraduate aid models, even though the number of places is limited.
Source Record
Source type: Official announcement
Source name: Ministry of National Education of Colombia