Scholarship
Educational Opportunity Scholarships (MEGATEC)
This project provides support for young Salvadorans to pursue technical and technological studies. It covers tuition, monthly fees, transportation, and school supplies to help students complete their education and enter the workforce.
About this scholarship
Educational Opportunity Scholarships (MEGATEC) is offered by Ministry of Education, Science and Technology of El Salvador / USAID at diploma and certificate level. The award is valued at Full tuition plus stipends for transportation and food, provided as tuition and living support. Funding is renewable, so it can continue across more than one year of study subject to the provider's conditions.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as tuition and living funding. Applicants selected receive Full tuition plus stipends for transportation and food. Selection is need-based, so financial circumstances are central to the assessment.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at diploma and certificate level. Eligible study areas include Technical and Technological Studies. Nationality requirements apply: El Salvador.
Eligibility
Young Salvadorans residing in El Salvador, specifically those attending or planning to attend MEGATEC centers in regions such as Zacatecoluca, Santa Ana, Ilobasco, Sonsonate, Chalatenango, and Morazán.
How to apply
No fixed closing date is published, so check the provider for the current cycle. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
diploma and certificate
Fields of study
Technical and Technological Studies
Nationality requirements
El Salvador
Funding basis
Need-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- Ministry of Education, Science and Technology of El Salvador / USAID
- Award
- Full tuition plus stipends for transportation and food
- Funding type
- tuition and living
- Selection basis
- Need-based
- Study levels
- diploma and certificate
- Fields of study
- Technical and Technological Studies
- Nationality
- El Salvador
- Deadline
- Deadline unknown
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-20