When a young person decides to continue his or her education outside of his or her home country, he or she must consider a variety of factors and options.
One of the most accessible options for Cuban students is to apply for a scholarship in a country with a better economic situation, where there are opportunities to continue their studies totally or partially free of charge.
Although there are opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students, in this document we will focus on the opportunities for career advancement that exist for people who already have a college degree, so we will focus on postgraduate fellowships and what it takes to access them.
Interested students must gather a number of essential documents to study abroad and follow a specific procedure to obtain their study visa, if they are not already in the country where they wish to study.
Documents required to obtain a study visa
- Valid Passport
- Completed visa application form (usually available on the website of the consulate of the country where you plan to study)
- Letter of Acceptance (issued by the University or educational institution confirming that you’ve been accepted to study)
- Means test and health insurance (either personal or covered by scholarship)
- Proof of residence in Cuba (it can be an identity card)
They need to be legalized:
- Criminal Record Certificate
- Medical Certificate
- Academic documentation (degrees and academic transcripts to be used at the host university)
Depending on the scholarship or university’s requirements, you may also be required to submit an undergraduate or graduate degree:
- Certificate of marks
- Curriculum
- Theme plan
Visa Application Process
- Requesting an appointment at the consulate can be done digitally or in person, depending on the consulate’s policy.
- Original documents and required legalized copies must be presented at the appointment.
- Payment of visa processing fees, which vary by country.
- Wait to hear from the Consulate
Note:it is essential that the applicant is fully aware of the requirements of the country to which he/she intends to travel and that he/she complies with the rules and procedures of the scholarship awarded.
We recommend that you start the process of obtaining overseas study documents well in advance, as it can take a long time to obtain and legalise documents.
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