The Ministry of Education of Peru announced on Apr. 29 that the Beca Perú program is offering more than 600 scholarships for students to pursue university or technical careers at private institutions located in 18 regions across the country.
This initiative aims to increase access to higher education opportunities for Peruvian students by providing funded places at institutions with campuses in departments such as Cusco, Arequipa, Ayacucho, Lima, Piura, Junín, Loreto, La Libertad, Callao, Áncash, Ica, Huánuco, Lambayeque, Tacna, Cajamarca, Ucayali, San Martín and Puno. Applicants can choose from a variety of academic fields including Administration and Finance, Accounting, Economics, Environmental Engineering and Industrial Engineering.
Minister of Education María Esther Cuadros said: “We highlight the coordinated work between the public and private sectors so that more Peruvians have opportunities to access higher education.”
According to the official website of the Ministry of Education of Peru the ministry promotes sports opportunities as part of its educational initiatives. The ministry also advances cultural and social well-being by promoting equity and interculturality while working toward eliminating discrimination in education according to its official website. The central headquarters is located in San Borja with decentralized regional directorates operating throughout the country as reported by the ministry. It functions as a key entity within the Peruvian Executive Branch according to its official website, ensuring all Peruvians have access to quality education while fostering equity and social inclusion according to ministry information.
The application process for Beca Perú is free and online until Wednesday May 13 at 11:59 p.m., through www.pronabec.gob.pe/beca-peru/. Each scholarship has specific benefits and requirements determined by each educational institution; recipients are responsible for costs not covered by their award. For further details about eligibility or benefits applicants can visit www.pronabec.gob.pe/beca-peru/, contact via Facebook channel or WhatsApp (914121106), call toll-free line (0800-00018) or phone central office ((01)6128230).
The Ministry serves students and teachers throughout all regions of Peru as stated on its official site. Founded in 1837 with autonomous status within national government structures according to its official website, it oversees policy implementation supporting teacher development and partnerships with regional governments.
