Bukele Announces 50,000 El Salvador Scholarships for 2026
President Bukele announced 50,000 El Salvador scholarships for 2026, a major expansion from previous rounds. The scholarships cover university, technical, and vocational courses, with support from the Inter-American Development Bank. The post Bukele Announces 50,000 El Salvador Scholarships for 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times .
President Nayib Bukele announced 50,000 scholarships for El Salvador's young people in 2026, marking a substantial increase from previous years. The scholarships will cover university degrees, technical training, and vocational courses, available in person, blended, or online formats. The government aims to support school leavers from state secondary schools, called institutos nacionales, as well as universities and institutes involved in the 'Integración Académica y Comunitaria' program.
The Inter-American Development Bank will provide US$100 million to fund the scholarships over the long term. The program's first phase includes 40 institutions and 36,000 university places, with the goal of reaching around 60,000 secondary-school graduates. While the government claims the scholarships represent an 8% investment in GDP, budget figures show education received 4.3% in 2024 and 4% in 2025, with 2026's allocation at US$1,524.7 million. The exact application dates and selection criteria have yet to be announced.
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