The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has officially announced that applications are now being accepted for scholarships from the Embassy of the Republic of Cuba.

A total of twenty scholarships are being offered: seven in Medicine, seven in Bachelor of Nursing, four in Postgraduate Medicine, one in Health Technology and one in non-medical career.

Eligible persons must come from low income families. All applicants must submit a copy of their high school diploma or degree, a copy of their transcript, a health certificate inclusive of a negative HIV test and a negative pregnancy test for females, ten 1×1 inch size photos, police record and a birth certificate. The documents are to be accompanied by a legal Spanish copy.

Only persons who previously graduated from a Cuban university can apply for the postgraduate degree and individuals applying for the bachelor’s degree must be under 25 years of age.

Submission must be made by Monday, September 4th, 2023.