Scholarships
Colfuturo's scholarship program to operate without government funds from 2026
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Colfuturo announced that its Programa Crédito Beca will enter a new phase without financial support from the National Government starting in 2026. President Gustavo Petro backed the decision, arguing that the entity is private and has mainly benefited high socioeconomic strata in major cities. The program has enabled nearly 25,000 Colombians to pursue master's and doctoral degrees at top universities worldwide.
Educators in Hong Kong welcome a new government initiative allowing semi-private schools to enroll overseas students, but cite accommodation and funding as key challenges. Principal Chan Wai-kai of HKBUAS Wong Kam Fai Secondary and Primary School in Sha Tin said his school will apply to join the scheme, though hostel arrangements remain undecided.
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During the University of Maiduguri's 50th anniversary celebrations, Borno State Governor Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum announced scholarships for 200 lecturers. North East governors and philanthropist Indimi also donated N3.8 billion to support the institution.