The Young Talented Leaders Scholarship for Central America, created in 2023, is funded by IE alumni donors with support from IE Foundation at IE University in Spain.
It helps university graduates from Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama take a master’s in international relations, social impact or sustainable development, with priority for candidates on low incomes.
Benefits & funding
- 2 scholarships a year.
- 100% of tuition plus living expenses, set according to the candidate’s financial need.
- Eligible master’s: International Development, International Relations and Applied Economics (both pages); the brochure also lists Public Policy.
- Recipients join the IE Foundation Fellows honors community.
Eligibility
- Nationality of AND residence in a Central American country: Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua or Panama.
- A completed bachelor’s degree, an outstanding academic record, and admission to an eligible IE master’s.
- Leadership, entrepreneurial spirit, community involvement and a commitment to positive social impact in your country after the master’s.
- Financial need, an open mind and interest in international experience count in your favor but are not required.
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Eligible nationalities
Belize · Costa Rica · El Salvador · Guatemala · Honduras · Nicaragua · Panama
Residence required
Belize · Costa Rica · El Salvador · Guatemala · Honduras · Nicaragua · Panama
Education required
Bachelor
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Application process
- 1Apply and be admitted to an eligible IE master’s; the admission decision can take about 4 weeks.
- 2Apply for the scholarship through IE Financial Aid with an essay on how you will use the award to benefit your country; a tax return is requested.
- 3A selection committee reviews admitted finalists and selects the recipients.
Program timeline
15 April 2026
Deadline for master’s starting in fall 2026 (closed)
Deadline for master’s starting that fall
15 April each year