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UCAB offers scholarships for returning Venezuelan migrants

From El Nacional · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Universidad Católica Andrés Bello (UCAB) in Venezuela has launched a scholarship program for young Venezuelans returning from abroad.
  • The scholarships offer a 30% tuition fee exemption and are open to students who have lived overseas for at least two years and returned after December 1, 2025.
  • Over 100 applications have been received, with a deadline of July 3, 2026, for submissions and an entrance exam scheduled for July 11, 2026.

The Universidad Católica Andrés Bello (UCAB) is offering a new scholarship program aimed at encouraging the return of young Venezuelan professionals and students from abroad. The initiative provides a 30% exemption on tuition fees, recognizing the value of experiences gained overseas.

The program targets two groups: high school graduates seeking to begin university studies at UCAB and former students looking to resume their academic careers. A key requirement is having lived outside Venezuela for a minimum of two years and returning to the country after December 1, 2025.

To apply, candidates must complete an online registration form and submit documentation proving their time abroad, such as passport stamps, work certificates, or utility bills. The university has already received over 100 applications through its Directorate of Student Economic Cooperation (DCEE). The application period closes on July 3, 2026, with an in-person knowledge test scheduled for July 11, 2026, at the university campus.

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Originally published by El Nacional in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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