Academics from northern Chile participated in the symposium organized by the University of Antofagasta (UA), through the Vice-Rectorate of Research, Innovation, and Postgraduate Studies, and its Office of Technology Transfer and Licensing (OTL), in collaboration with the Luksic Scholars Foundation.

The week-long program provided a wealth of new knowledge and learning opportunities, concluding five years of entrepreneurship education taught by experts at Babson College, one of the world’s leading universities in entrepreneurship education in the United States. The symposium called “The Babson Symposium for Entrepreneurship Educations – Antofagasta,” was specifically designed for universities in the northern region and has been held in Antofagasta.

The fifth and final edition of the seminar, organized by the University of Antofagasta (UA) via the Vice-Rectorate of Research, Innovation, and Postgraduate Studies, and its Office of Technology Transfer and Licensing (OTL), in collaboration with the Luksic Scholars Foundation, concluded with the delivery of certificates to the participating professors.

In this edition, academics from a range of universities participated, including the University of Tarapacá, Arturo Prat University, the Catholic University of the North, the University of Atacama, the University of La Serena, and the University of Antofagasta. They were presented with a valuable learning opportunity to foster a strong entrepreneurial mindset in their students, thereby reshaping both undergraduate and postgraduate education with an emphasis on entrepreneurship.

EXPERIENCE

This year’s edition focused on biotechnology in which participants participated in various theoretical and practical classes that included engaging and interactive dynamics in order to strengthen the already-acquired knowledge. These classes were led by Andrew Corbett, President of the Entrepreneurship Division, and Matthew Allen, Associate Professor in the Academic Division of Entrepreneurship, both from Babson College.

As part of the week’s activities, the experts and participants also visited the UA’s research centers to learn about the research lines, scientific and technological developments, and local innovation carried out by the University.

Matthew Allen, Associate Professor in the Academic Division of Entrepreneurship at Babson College, said “it has been a fantastic experience because we were able to work with a very good group of almost 50 teachers from the northern zone of the country, providing new learning techniques and tools for teaching entrepreneurship. We are extremely grateful to the University of Antofagasta and the Luksic Scholars Foundation for helping us make this event possible for five years, and to all the participants for their great enthusiasm and eagerness to learn.”

Karina Pérez Cruz, Director of Innovation, Development, and Technology Transfer at the University of Atacama in Copiapó, stated that “the experience was tremendously enriching from an academic standpoint because we were engaging with academics and a business school that are both internationally recognized. I am thankful for this opportunity because it is the first of many connections and networking opportunities that we can create as colleagues between institutions. I am extremely grateful; it has been a very good experience.”

Similarly, Silvana Cerda, Scientific, and Technological Entrepreneurship Manager at the Technology Transfer Office of the University of Tarapacá in Arica, stated, “The truth is, for us as professionals who are promoting entrepreneurship based on scientific and technological knowledge in universities, this participation has been fundamental because it allows us to visualize different tools and methodologies that can contribute and help us teach entrepreneurship in a more engaging way.”

FIVE YEARS

After five years of symposiums held from 2018 to the present, more than 200 academics from the northern zone of our country were trained in entrepreneurship and were provided with training that even led them to start their own innovative companies.

During this half-decade, various topics were addressed with a focus on the strategic areas of northern Chile. The first version of the symposium took place in person in 2018 with a focus on Energy. In 2019, it covered Mineral Processes, while in 2021, due to the pandemic, the seminar was conducted remotely and focused on Aquaculture. It returned to in-person format in 2022 with the theme of Digital Transformation.

Isabella Luksic, Executive Director of the Luksic Scholars Foundation, highlighted that “in its five versions, Babson SEE Antofagasta has been an experience known for its knowledge exchange, collaboration, and the building of networks based on shared experiences. We thank Babson College, the University of Antofagasta, and the more than 200 participants who brought this program to life over the past years, allowing us to strengthen entrepreneurship education and bring innovative educational practices to the northern macrozone of Chile.”

Alejandra Portillo, Director of the Office of Technology Transfer and Licensing at UA, also emphasized that this final edition has left everyone feeling extremely content due to the number of trained teachers and the applied content.

“We are happy that through these five years, the participants have made a difference. We are proud that some of them have even created companies based on the knowledge received from Babson College. We are completely grateful to both the attendees and the Luksic Scholars Foundation and Babson College because these great results were achieved thanks to this significant alliance.”

ENTREPRENEURS

As a result of the program’s primary goal to foster entrepreneurship and economic development in Chile, a number of technological ventures, scientific and technology-based companies, and spin-offs have been successfully established at UA. These entities are now flourishing, thanks to the cutting-edge business education offered by Babson College.

One of them is “Abalone Pearls Technology,” a company founded by academics Rubén Araya (who is part of the Luksic Scholars Community) and Jaime Maturana. Its focus is on research and development in marine resources, abalone farming, and pearl production.

Another venture is “Pampa Biotech,” whose objective is development, management, production, and molecular design. They also conduct evaluations, design, and construction of educational kits, and design innovations in industrial and environmental processes. This company was founded by Francisco Solís, Bernardita Valenzuela, and Pedro Zamorano.

Additionally, Pedro Zamorano, among other researchers, created “SynbioNortech,” with the primary goal of developing, managing, producing, validating, and executing DNA molecular research and design.

On the other hand, the R&D company “Descom Energy” was developed by Mauro Henríquez and Abdiel Mallco to provide solutions to the inquiries of the solar thermal storage industry using molten salts.

Catherine Lizama and Juan Morales also founded “Micronative Biotechnology” to produce and market bioproducts and bioactive compounds derived from microorganisms widely used in the microalgal industry.

Conclusively, the knowledge provided to over 200 teachers during these five years of the “Symposium for Entrepreneurship Educators” for universities in the northern zone, along with the emergence of various technological ventures, marks a significant milestone in entrepreneurship education in the northern zone of Chile.

The symposium will be held in Antofagasta and will be taught by experts from Babson College in the United States. Academics representing various universities from Arica to La Serena will partake.

This year, Babson College, a leading university in teaching entrepreneurship worldwide, will carry out its fifth and final version of the esteemed “Symposium for Entrepreneurship Educators” in Antofagasta for professors located in the northern zone of Chile.

The program, organized by the University of Antofagasta (UA) through the Vice-Rectorate of Research, Innovation and Postgraduate Studies and its Office of Transfer and Licensing (OTL) in partnership with the Luksic Scholars Foundation, will take place from May 15th to 19th at the Hotel Terrado in Antofagasta.

The Vice-Rector for Research, Innovation and Postgraduate Studies at the University of Antofagasta, Dr. Rodrigo Iturriaga Agüera, says that this fifth and final version will mark a milestone for the university, as this experience has laid the foundations for creating new partnerships with institutions of higher education of international status in emerging areas of study such as innovation and entrepreneurship.

“We have partnered with Babson College and the Luksic Scholars Foundation through a high-level training program. This has allowed us, as a public and state university, to fulfill our mission of contributing with new knowledge and tools, as well as leaving an imprint in our community and, in this case, generating a positive impact on teachers from various educational institutions throughout the northern macrozone,” he comments.

The Executive Director of the Luksic Scholars Foundation, Isabella Luksic, stated that “in its four previous versions, the Babson SEE Antofagasta program has reached more than 180 academics, administrators, researchers, and teachers from the northern regions of Chile. In working with the University of Antofagasta, we have been able to bring the methodology of entrepreneurship education closer to the participants, providing them with the knowledge and tools needed to face the local challenges of today.”

BIOTECHNOLOGY

This fifth edition will focus on biotechnology and involve professors from various educational institutions spanning the Arica and Parinacota regions to Coquimbo. Participants will have a unique learning opportunity to foster a strong entrepreneurial mindset among their students, thereby transforming undergraduate and graduate education with an entrepreneurial approach.

The main objective of the program is to promote entrepreneurship and economic development in Chile, especially in the northern zone of the country through the innovative business education provided by Babson College.

Alejandra Portillo, Director of the UA’s Office of Transfer and Licensing, states that “we are very excited about this fifth edition, as the previous ones have been very successful and with a great turnout.”

“Our main objective has always been for professors to acquire new knowledge and perspectives on the topics addressed at the end of this seminar, and we have achieved this in all of the previous editions that have been carried out,” she added.

EXPERTS

As in previous years, the classes will be taught by expert academics from Babson College in innovation and entrepreneurship: Andrew Corbett, President of the Entrepreneurship Division, and Matthew Allen, Associate Professor in the Academic Division of Entrepreneurship.

In addition, the experts will visit the UA’s R&D Centers, where the Directors of each unit will show and explain their lines of research, experience and scientific developments, and innovation projects developed and carried out.

Babson College is one of the most important entrepreneurship universities in the world, known for its innovative educational model aimed at promoting learning and innovation. They seek to develop a growing international network of educators specialized in innovative entrepreneurship and as such, have been carrying out this seminar in various countries around the world, such as Ireland, China, Russia, Scotland, Switzerland, Malaysia, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Ecuador, and Argentina.

The symposium will be held in Antofagasta and will be taught by experts from Babson College in the United States. Academics representing various universities from Arica to La Serena will partake.

This year, Babson College, a leading university in teaching entrepreneurship worldwide, will carry out its fifth and final version of the esteemed “Symposium for Entrepreneurship Educators” in Antofagasta for professors located in the northern zone of Chile.

The program, organized by the University of Antofagasta (UA) through the Vice-Rectorate of Research, Innovation and Postgraduate Studies and its Office of Transfer and Licensing (OTL) in partnership with the Luksic Scholars Foundation, will take place from May 15th to 19th at the Hotel Terrado in Antofagasta.

The Vice-Rector for Research, Innovation and Postgraduate Studies at the University of Antofagasta, Dr. Rodrigo Iturriaga Agüera, says that this fifth and final version will mark a milestone for the university, as this experience has laid the foundations for creating new partnerships with institutions of higher education of international status in emerging areas of study such as innovation and entrepreneurship.

“We have partnered with Babson College and the Luksic Scholars Foundation through a high-level training program. This has allowed us, as a public and state university, to fulfill our mission of contributing with new knowledge and tools, as well as leaving an imprint in our community and, in this case, generating a positive impact on teachers from various educational institutions throughout the northern macrozone,” he comments.

The Executive Director of the Luksic Scholars Foundation, Isabella Luksic, stated that “in its four previous versions, the Babson SEE Antofagasta program has reached more than 180 academics, administrators, researchers, and teachers from the northern regions of Chile. In working with the University of Antofagasta, we have been able to bring the methodology of entrepreneurship education closer to the participants, providing them with the knowledge and tools needed to face the local challenges of today.”

BIOTECHNOLOGY

This fifth edition will focus on biotechnology and involve professors from various educational institutions spanning the Arica and Parinacota region to Coquimbo. Participants will have a unique learning opportunity to foster a strong entrepreneurial mindset among their students, thereby transforming undergraduate and graduate education with an entrepreneurial approach.

The main objective of the program is to promote entrepreneurship and economic development in Chile, especially in the northern zone of the country through the innovative business education provided by Babson College.

Alejandra Portillo, Director of the UA’s Office of Transfer and Licensing, states that “we are very excited about this fifth edition, as the previous ones have been very successful and with a great turnout.”

“Our main objective has always been for professors to acquire new knowledge and perspectives on the topics addressed at the end of this seminar, and we have achieved this in all of the previous editions that have been carried out,” she added.

EXPERTS

As in previous years, the classes will be taught by expert academics from Babson College in innovation and entrepreneurship: Andrew Corbett, President of the Entrepreneurship Division, and Matthew Allen, Associate Professor in the Academic Division of Entrepreneurship.

In addition, the experts will visit the UA’s R&D Centers, where the Directors of each unit will show and explain their lines of research, experience and scientific developments, innovation projects developed and carried out.

Babson College is one of the most important entrepreneurship universities in the world, known for its innovative educational model aimed at promoting learning and innovation. They seek to develop a growing international network of educators specialized in innovative entrepreneurship and as such, have been carrying out this seminar in various countries around the world.

This one-year Master’s program is focused on training future leaders capable of understanding the role of Asia in global trends and takes place on Tsinghua University’s campus in Beijing, China. Professionals from any discipline, who have advanced English language skills, and are between 18 and 28 years old can apply. Applications close on September 19th, 2023.

From April 12th to September 19th, 2023, applications will be open for the one-year Master’s program in Global Affairs at Schwarzman Scholars, which is taught at Tsinghua University in Beijing, China.

The program aims to form a community of future leaders capable of deepening the relationships between China and the rest of the world, with a solid understanding of the international landscape of the 21st Century and the role that Asia plays in global trends.

Full funding opportunity

Each year, 200 students receive a full funding package to attend the program, which includes tuition, fees, travel, accommodation, medical insurance, monthly living expenses, and an additional study tour within China.

For Chilean candidates accepted onto the program, there is an annual funding designation supported by the Luksic Scholars Foundation that Schwarzman Scholars assigns directly.

Requirements

To apply for Schwarzman Scholars, candidates must have completed a university degree in any discipline, be proficient in English (TOEFL IT or IELTS certification is required), and be between 18 and 28 years old at the start of the Master’s program.

Information session

Those who want to learn more about the program can sign up for an information session that will be held on Thursday, April 27 at 5:00 pm. The session will feature members of the Schwarzman Scholars team and a Chilean student who will begin the Master’s program in August 2023. Register here.

You can find more information about the program here.

The group, consisting of the Director of Global Admissions, the Deputy Director of Advancement, and a Selection and Outreach Officer from Schwarzman, visited a number of universities including the University of Chile, Catholic University, Santiago University, and Adolfo Ibáñez University, as well as companies and other organizations, with the aim of promoting their Master in Global Affairs program.

A delegation from Schwarzman Scholars, a Master in Global Affairs program offered at Schwarzman College, a school specifically established for this degree at China’s Tsinghua University, visited Chile for a week, meeting different Chilean educational institutions, organizations, and companies. The group, consisting of Cordel Faulk, Director of Global Admissions, Julia Jorgenson, Deputy Director of Advancement, and Thomas Tomezsko, Selection and Outreach Officer from Schwarzman, traveled with the goal of meeting and connecting with Chilean students and professionals with leadership skills and a commitment to global development.

This one-year, fully funded master’s program is designed to build a global community of future leaders who will serve to deepen understanding between China and the rest of the world. The program ensures the next generation of leaders gains knowledge of the international landscape of the 21st century and understands the role that China plays in global trends.

During their stay, organized in partnership with East Consulting, the delegation visited headquarters and faculties of four Chilean universities. At the University of Chile, they met with leadership from the faculties of Government, Economics and Business, the Vice-Presidency of Development and Innovation, and the International Relations Directorate, to present them with details about the Master’s program so that they can create awareness about this unique academic opportunity among their students.

The same took place at the International Studies and Asian Studies centers, the Confucius Institute, and the Vice-Presidency for International Relations at the Pontifical Catholic University, the Santo Tomás University Confucius Institute, and the Advanced Studies Institute at the University of Santiago de Chile. At the Adolfo Ibáñez University, a meeting was held for students and alumni interested in the program.

Given the program’s age requirement of 28 years old, the visit also aimed to generate direct relationships between Schwarzman Scholars and prominent organizations and companies in Chile in order to identify prospective candidates among their most promising young talent. Among the organizations visited were banking entities, law firms with activity in China and Asia, and business associations such as the Society for Industrial Development (SOFOFA) and the Chilean Chinese Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Tourism.

Julia Jorgenson from Schwarzman Scholars stated: “Our visit to Chile and the connections we made during our time there was invaluable. Hearing the unique and discerning perspectives of young Chileans, academics, experts, and leaders across industries in Chile was eye-opening and underscores the important economic and geopolitical role that the country plays, not only regionally, but globally. As China continues to expand and strengthen its relationships with nations across the world, Latin America and Chile, in particular, are at the forefront of this transformation. With Chile’s longstanding history of relations with China and the rapid development taking place in both countries, including the voices of young Chileans in the Schwarzman Scholars program is more important now than ever. It was encouraging and inspiring to see shared enthusiasm for the program among all of the individuals we engaged with over the past week.”

Applications for Schwarzman Scholars’ Master in Global Affairs program will be open from April 12 to September 19. The minimum requirements to apply are: 1) hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, in any subject, at the time of matriculation at Tsinghua University; 2) be proficient in English; and 3) be between the ages of 18 and 28 at the time of matriculation. The program is fully funded for admitted candidates; each Scholar receives a comprehensive scholarship including tuition and fees, room and board, in-country study tour, travel to and from Beijing, health insurance, and a stipend to support personal expenses. In 2018, the Luksic Scholars Foundation formed a partnership with the Schwarzman Scholars program. In recognition of this support, Schwarzman Scholars established a Luksic Fellowship designated for Scholars from Chile.

The group of entrepreneurship educators will be at Babson College for a week developing projects focused on responding to needs they have identified within their communities. To provide them with support prior to their trip, the Luksic Scholars Foundation organized a space for them to hear from former participants regarding their experiences and advice.

A new cohort of Chilean educators representing various higher education institutions will travel to the United States on March 26th to participate in the Babson Luksic Fellows program – an initiative led and taught by Babson College, a leading university in the area of ​​entrepreneurship, and developed in collaboration with the Luksic Scholars Foundation.

It consists of a week-long immersion on Babson College’s campus during which the Scholars will work alongside mentors assigned by the university on improving and implementing projects they have previously developed in Chile which seek to respond to certain needs they have identified in their areas of work. 

Creating a sense of community

In order to provide the group with pre-program support, the Luksic Scholars Foundation organized a virtual event to convene the 10 participants selected for this year’s edition, alongside two previous participants of the program. 

Bárbara Silva, Director of Economics and Business for the Center for Sustainable Electromobility Acceleration (CASE), participated in Babson SEE Antofagasta program in 2018 and Babson Luksic Fellows in 2019. Regarding her experience, she recounts that “the most relevant thing for me and the group with which I traveled was to take advantage of the number of professors and experts that the university has.” She also spoke upon the importance of the feedback provided by the mentors, saying that “it helped transform our [groups’s] projects”.

As for her advice for this year’s Scholars, Bárbara emphasized the importance of “organizing meetings with relevant professors in their respective areas, sharing and networking with colleagues, and ultimately, making the most of what’s offered on the university’s campus. I still keep in touch with my group – we continue to get together and have even developed joint projects.”

Salvador Lagos, Business Manager for Incuba Udec and Associate Professor at the University of Concepción, attended the Babson SEE Chile program in 2019 and Babson Luksic Fellows in 2020. Regarding his time as a Babson Luksic Fellow, he noted that “the [Babson] professors are very open to sharing their advice and experiences and are good channels of contact. That was one of the main advantages that I was able to gain from the program.”

Networking

The event also featured a networking portion in which the Scholars presented their project ideas to the rest of the participants to receive feedback and find commonalities amongst their work.

Some of the project’s themes included encouraging the connection between the physical and natural sciences within entrepreneurship, updating teaching techniques on this same topic, promoting the importance of good ideas, creating spaces to strengthen female entrepreneurship, and improving general teaching practices within the classroom.

Gabrielle Trasatti, Community Coordinator for the Luksic Scholars Foundation, said that “we hope this has been a valuable space for you before your program. As a Foundation, we hope to be able to continue providing you with these kinds of spaces.”

Participants of the 2023 cohort:

• Cristián Cuevas, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Coordinator at the University of Tarapacá.
• Flavia Perazzo, Design Manager for the Entrepreneurship Department at Federico Santa María University.
• Francisco Gutiérrez, Entrepreneurship Professor at the Technological Faculty of the University of Santiago.
• Jaime Díaz, Associate Professor and Director of the Master’s Degree program in Computer Engineering at the University of La Frontera.
• Roxana López, Technology Manager for the Science Plan 2030 at the University of Concepción.
• Diego Molina, Academic and Associate Professor at the Faculty of Sciences and the Institute of Exact and Natural Sciences of Arturo Prat University.
• Flavia Zacconi, Associate Professor at the Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy and the Institute of Biological and Medical Engineering Department at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile.
• María Inés Díaz, Head of the Geo-Measurement and Cartography program, Department of Engineering, Science, and Technology at the Bernardo O’Higgins University.
• Ricardo Seguel, Executive Director of the Startup School at Adolfo Ibáñez University.
• Rodrigo Perez, Academic and Secretary of Liaison of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities at the University of Antofagasta.

Each year, the program brings together more than 40 teachers from universities and technical training centers from all over the country. This year’s version will take place from June 12th to 15th in the city of Viña del Mar, Chile. Applications are open until May 3rd.

Annually, around 40 professors representing Chilean universities and technical training centers take part in the Babson SEE Chile program, an immersion symposium in entrepreneurship taught by subject matter academic experts from Babson College, a leading entrepreneurship university located in the United States. Through this opportunity, the university seeks to generate a network of educators who apply innovative techniques in their classrooms and for their institutions.

This year’s edition is being held from June 12th to June 15th in the city of Viña del Mar located in the Valparaíso Region of Chile.

Symposium Experience

Via lectures and group activities, the Babson SEE professors will address themes such as how to manage challenges in the classroom, teaching based on case methodology, and experiential learning pedagogical techniques.

The Symposium’s content includes business thinking and action, the importance of market tests and experimentation, and the value of learning from failures.

Application process

Those who wish to apply may do so until May 3rd, 2023 via an online form made available by Babson College. Those who are selected will be notified directly by the university.

It should be noted that the selection and admission processes of candidates are exclusively managed by Babson College. The Luksic Scholars Foundation does not participate in these processes.

Since its first version in 2011, more than 500 participants from over thirty Chilean institutions in higher education have participated in the Babson SEE Chile program.  

Update (April 24th, 2023): The application deadline of Monday, April 24th has been extended to Wednesday, Mary 3rd, 2023.

This year, the Luksic Scholars Foundation relaunched The Luksic Scholars Fund, an opportunity that allows members of its network to be awarded up to $5,000.00 USD per project. The selected initiatives are mainly concentrated in the areas of education, entrepreneurship, science, public policy, food and nutrition, and research.

A total of 11 projects have been selected to receive support from The Luksic Scholars Fund 2022, an internal initiative created by the Luksic Scholars Foundation which seeks to continue providing professional development opportunities to the members of its community via this second edition. 

Those who applied to receive support were asked to demonstrate how their initiative would respond to one or more of the development points defined by the Fund: obtain leadership skills as agents of change in one’s area of expertise, acquire competencies in key areas for one’s careers, and/or develop knowledge and research that contribute to one’s professional field. 

The Scholars who have been granted financial support from the Fund reside in various regions throughout Chile, such as Antofagasta, Biobío, Maule, Metropolitana, Los Lagos y Los Ríos, and they have participated in programs supported by the Luksic Scholars Foundation which range from research fellowships, symposiums for teaching entrepreneurship, and pedagogical conferences to Master’s programs related to public service. 

The selected initiatives will receive up to $5,000.00 USD in funding for their development and range from education, entrepreneurship, science, public policy, and food and nutrition to research.

To learn more about the Fund’s initiatives for 2022, click here.

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The opinions and conclusions presented in the works carried out by the Scholars who received funding from the Luksic Scholars Foundation are the sole property and responsibility of those who have expressed them and do not necessarily represent the opinion of the Foundation.

In establishing this Fund, the Foundation does not endorse or support these opinions or conclusions as it has only sought to motivate Scholars to develop academic research or carry out professional initiatives that allow for their professional development.

During the second half of this year, the universities of Oxford and LSE in the United Kingdom opened applications to their Master’s programs in Public Policy (Oxford and LSE) and Public Administration (only LSE). The Luksic Scholarships are full scholarships and are available to Chileans admitted to these international programs. 

In a dynamic and constantly changing society, creating public policies that respond effectively to people’s needs is a great challenge. To address this problem, the University of Oxford and the London School of Economics (LSE) offers Master’s degrees related to public service that focus on training leaders with a strong social commitment.

Through these international programs, admitted students will be able to acquire new tools, both for the development of their careers and to generate changes in their professional environment. They will also be able to obtain new perspectives, theories, and practical knowledge to address real-world challenges in the field of public policy. 

The content of these Master’s programs varies and their duration ranges from 9 to 24 months, allowing those interested to choose between the options that best suit their professional and personal needs. 

To support the participation of Chilean candidates in these programs, the Luksic Scholars Foundation has collaborated with these universities to establish scholarship opportunities to cover the costs associated with the program, such as tuition and living expenses.

The Luksic Scholarship for Public Service at the Blatavnik School of Government, University of Oxford

The Master of Public Policy (MPP) program at Oxford combines theoretical and practical teachings in order to formulate public policy. The program also includes conferences, seminars, case studies, and workshops, as well as a summer project in which students have the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills they learned to the real world. Those who wish to apply to this program must hold a university degree in any discipline and be highly proficient in the English language. 

To learn more about eligibility, the application process, and the Luksic Scholarship, please click here. 

An information session was organized between the Luksic Scholars Foundation and the University of Oxford that took place on November 16th, 2022. It included a presentation from the Blavatnik School of Government, as well as a conversation with two Luksic Scholars regarding the application process and their program experience. You can find the event recording below:

The Luksic Scholarship for Public Service at the School of Public Policy, LSE

There are two programs at LSE’s School of Public Policy that are available for the Luksic Scholarship: the Master’s in Public Policy and the Master’s in Public Administration. These programs combine methodological discipline and practical teachings to enable professionals to address real-world policy challenges. Both programs require candidates to have a university degree in any discipline.

Master in Public Policy (MPP) – To learn more about eligibility, the application process, and the Luksic Scholarship, please click here. 

Master of Public Administration (MPA) – To learn more about eligibility, the application process, and the Luksic Scholarship, please click here. 

An information session was organized between the Luksic Scholars Foundation and LSE that took place on November 22nd, 2022. It included a presentation from the School of Public Policy, as well as a conversation with two Luksic Scholars regarding the application process and their program experience. You can find the event recording below:

The Luksic Scholars Foundation supports the development and dissemination of these programs and scholarships, however, the processes of admission, selection, and funding allocation are carried out exclusively by the universities. Therefore, those who are interested in applying must follow each university’s admission process and request financial support directly.

Want to learn more? Participate in an information session!

Each session will include a presentation from the respective university providing additional institutional information, the Master’s programs, The Luksic Scholarship, and the admission and selection processes. We will also hear from Luksic Scholars to learn more about their experiences, either as current students or graduates. Both sessions will end with a Q&A. Events will be held in English.

>> Oxford – Wednesday, November 16th at 12 midday CLST. Sign up here. 

>> LSE – Tuesday, November 22nd at 12 midday CLST. Sign up here.

At the beginning of October, the application cycle to apply for the Master’s programs offered by the Paris School of International Affairs and the School of Public Affairs at the University of Sciences Po opened. Chilean candidates will be able to access a comprehensive financing package via the Luksic Scholarship with applications closing at the end of November.

With the aim of supporting the participation of Chileans in the Master’s programs at the Paris School of International Affairs and the School of Public Affairs, the Luksic Scholars Foundation created the Luksic Scholarship at Sciences Po, a scholarship that will be allocated by the University to three Chilean candidates who will begin their studies in September 2023. 

To access this opportunity, candidates must apply directly to the University and inform the university that they would like to be considered for the Luksic Scholarship on the application platform. Below, you can find more information about the requirements, application process, and other details regarding the Scholarship. 

Luksic Scholarship at Sciences Po

Application Dates: Individuals who wish to apply to the Master’s degree at Sciences Po and plan to request financial aid via the Luksic Scholarship, must submit their application between 03 October 2022 – 30 November 2022*. Applicants must apply directly to Sciences Po. Accepted candidates are then considered for the Luksic Scholarship via the financial aid protocols carried out by the university, which exclusively manages the adjudication of funding. 

*Interested individuals who do not plan to request financial aid may submit their application during the regular period from 03 October 2022 – 26 February 2023.

Program Location: Paris, France.

Program Duration: 2 years (start: August 2023 – end: June 2025)

Program Language: Classes are taught in English or French. Candidates must have proficiency in the language of the Master’s program, demonstrated by one of the following certifications:

ENGLISH

• TOEFL IBT: 100
• IELTS Academic: 7
• Cambridge C1 Advanced
• Linguaskill General: 180
• TOEFL Home edition: 100

FRENCH

• TCF 500
• DALF C1
• C1 French certificate delivered by Sciences Po Summer School (CIEP label)

Programs eligible for the Luksic Scholarship at Sciences Po:

School of Public Affairs:

• Master of Public Policy
• Master of European Affairs 

Paris School of International Affairs: 

• Master in International Governance and Diplomacy
• Master in International Economic Policy
• Master in International Development
• Master in Human Rights and Humanitarian Action
• Master in Environmental Policy
• Master in International Energy
• Master in Journalism and International Affairs
• Master in International Security

The Luksic Scholarship includes: Full tuition coverage and a monthly stipend, based on a cost of living analysis, to cover living expenses for the entire program duration (2 years). 

Applicant Characteristics and Eligibility: Please refer to Sciences Po Application page as Sciences Po manages the admissions and selection processes of these programs. 

An information session was organized between Luksic Scholars Foundation and Sciences Po that took place on October 27th, 2022. It included a presentation from Sciences Po, as well as a conversation with two Luksic Scholars regarding the application process and their program experience. You can find the event recording below: