Centro Colombo Americano Medellin

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The 91ÖÆƬ³§ advising center in Medellín actively promotes United States higher education in the community by offering accurate, comprehensive, and current information about educational institutions in the United States and guidance to qualified individuals on how best to access those opportunities.

We have two active offices, one in Medellin Downtown and one in Viva Envigado. For face-to-face counselling, we recommend making an appointment. 

Services

One-on-One Advising
Fee: 168000
Currency: Peso Col$ (Colombia)
Audience: International Students
Advising by Appointments
Fee: 168000
Currency: Peso Col$ (Colombia)
Audience: International Students
Drop-In Advising
Audience: International Students
Group Presentations/ Sessions
Audience: International Students
Computer/ Internet Access/ Use
Audience: International Students
Test Preparation Materials
Fee: 20000
Currency: Peso Col$ (Colombia)
Audience: International Students
Library Hours
Audience: International Students
English Language Courses
Fee: 100000
Currency: Peso Col$ (Colombia)
Audience: International Students
Maintain a College Catalogue Library
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Maintain a Media Library (DVD/ CD/ VHS)
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Organize U.S. Higher Ed Orientation Sessions
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Suggest Lodging Options for U.S. University Representatives
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Make Accommodation Reservations for Visiting U.S. University Representatives
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Recommend Visits/ Meetings for U.S. Institutions
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Assist in Contacting Local High School Counselors
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Assist U.S. Representatives in Contacting Local Colleges/ Universities
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Participate in College Fairs
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Organize College Fairs
Fee: 3000000 to 6000000
Currency: Peso Col$ (Colombia)
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Host DVCs for U.S. Higher Education
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Host Online Chat / Webinar Sessions
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Organize DVCs at Local Educational Institutions
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Assist with Virtual Student Interviews
Fee: 150000
Currency: Peso Col$ (Colombia)
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Information on Local Government and Foundation Scholarships
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Credential Translation/ Verification Services
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Verify the Recognition / Certification/ Accreditation of Local Institutions
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Connect U.S. institutions with Possible Partner Universities
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Administer/ Assist with U.S. Study Abroad Programs
Fee: 90000
Currency: Peso Col$ (Colombia)
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals

Events

Financial Aid

Graduate Scholarships for Scholars from Latin America

University of Massachusetts Lowell
Apply by:
Spring: 1/15 and 2/15; Fall: 5/15 and 6/15

Georgia Rotary Student Program at Thomas University

Thomas University
Apply by:
May 15, 2024

Carroll University International Scholarship - Fall 2025

Carroll University
Apply by:
Rolling admission

Global Maverick Access Scholarship

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Apply by:
May 1

Beca Fulbright - Minciencias

Apply by:
May aprox.

Premio Fundación Mariano Ospina Pérez

Apply by:
October every year

Becas en doctorado y maestría en economía, administración pública y políticas públicas

Apply by:
April 28, 2023

Becas para posgrado en Artes Plásticas

Apply by:
April 28, 2023

Becas para posgrado en Derecho Económico

Apply by:
April 28, 2023

Fondos en administración - ICETEX

Apply by:
Every year there are different funds you can apply

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Special Programs

Opportunity Funds
Description: This program assists highly qualified international students who are likely to be awarded full financial aid from U.S. colleges and universities but lack the financial resources to cover the up-front costs to apply, such as testing, application fees, or airfare.
Deadline: TBD
Eligibility Requirements: To be eligible for the Opportunity Fund Program, the student must meet the following requirements: - Citizen or legal permanent resident of Colombia - Financial need - Strong level of English - Demonstrated leadership activities - Commitment to pursue an undergraduate or graduate degree in the U.S., starting studies in August/September 2020 (if accepted and awarded full financial support from the U.S. institution and/or other sources) - Commitment to work closely with an 91ÖÆƬ³§ Adviser and participate in all virtual and in-person advising sessions Successful applicants will be highly qualified students with outstanding grades, extremely strong spoken and written English, demonstrated leadership, and limited financial resources to pay for the cost of the application process to universities in the U.S.

Walk-in Address

Carrera 45 No. 53-24
Oficina de Asesorías y Exámenes
050012 Medellin ANT
Colombia

Mailing Address

Carrera 45 No. 53-24
Oficina de Asesorías y Exámenes
050012 Medellin ANT
Colombia

Center Hours

Sunday: Closed
Monday: 9:00-17:00
Tuesday: 9:00-17:00
Wednesday: 9:00-15:00
Thursday: 9:00-17:00
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed

Virtual Hours

Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:00-17:00
Tuesday: 8:00-17:00
Wednesday: 8:00-17:00
Thursday: 8:00-17:00
Friday: 8:00-17:00
Saturday: Closed

E-mail

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Phone

(574) 204-0404 ext. 1012

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