About the Program

About the Program

Applications for this program are closed. 

Access the recording of our information session via YouTube. 

The Luksic Foundation announces the upcoming Blended Program in Circular Economy: Transition to Future Sustainability for Chile in collaboration with MIT Professional Education. The Foundation will sponsor 40 selected participants to take part in this program, designed to provide Chilean professionals with the essential knowledge to drive sustainable innovation and equip them with the practical skills to promote sustainability within their respective fields and across industries.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

1. Online Course

• Title: Circular Economy: Transition towards the Future Sustainability of Chile.
• Faculty: Prof. Olivier de Weck, Prof. John E. Fernández, and Dr. Afreen Siddiqi.
• Duration: 9 weeks.
• Hours of Effort: 74 hours.
• Dates: July 09 – September 10, 2024.
• Course Components: 9 Online modules, two faculty webinars, and weekly office hours with a learning facilitator. The 9 Online modules and the office hours will be delivered in Spanish. The two faculty webinars will be delivered in English with simultaneous translation to Spanish.

2. In-Person Event:

• Faculty: Prof. John Fernandez
• Duration: 2 days
• Dates: In November 2024. To be confirmed.
• Activities: Comprises four teaching sessions and debrief sessions tailored to the application of concepts across Chilean industries. The four teaching sessions with MIT Faculty will be delivered in English with simultaneous translation provided in Spanish.
• Format & Schedule: The online course requires a weekly dedication of 8-10 hours, which includes both live sessions and asynchronous learning. The live sessions of the online course include a weekly tutorial with a learning facilitator and two live webinars with MIT Faculty. The live sessions are an opportunity to connect, share knowledge, and participate in discussions. Although not mandatory, they are highly recommended. However, all live sessions will be recorded and uploaded to the MIT Professional Education virtual campus 48 hours after the session, so participants who could not attend can access them. The course is designed to be compatible with any schedule. On the other hand, asynchronous learning includes practical activities, guided discussion forums, and additional resources such as videos and readings. Participants can access the MIT Professional Education virtual campus at any time, where they will find all course materials. It is important to note that the online course includes assignments that must be submitted within a specific deadline. Throughout the online course, participants will have academic assistance from the learning facilitator and technical support from the support team.

Participant Eligibility: The program is designed for 40 participants who meet the following criteria:

• Chilean professionals or permanent residents in Chile.
• Minimum of 5 years of proven work experience.
• Interest in sustainable practices, innovation opportunities, and societal betterment.

Participant Profile:

• Professionals in marketing, sales, business development, market analysis, consultancy, policy, and entrepreneurship.
• Public and private sector professionals aiming to mitigate environmental impact and adopt sustainable manufacturing methods.
• Executives from various sectors, including finance, seeking to deepen their understanding of development and infrastructure engineering.

PROGRAM BENEFITS

Participants will receive:

• Advanced insights into circular economy principles.
• Practical tools for implementing sustainable practices.
• Networking opportunities with peers and industry leaders.
• Guidance from MIT faculty and learning facilitators.
• Invitation to form part of the Scholars Community – a global alumni network managed by the Luksic Foundation.

Application Process & Dates: Applications are open and will close on June 30, 2024, at 11:59 pm CLT. Apply here.

Includes: Program fees. *The Foundation can also provide airfare and accommodation for selected participants residing outside of the Metropolitan Region and in Chile.

For questions regarding the program or the application process, please contact [email protected].

In order to launch our programs in various languages, MIT Professional Education collaborates with Global Alumni, a Euro-American EdTech company specializing in providing high-quality online learning services to leading universities worldwide.

The participant selection process is carried out exclusively by the Global Alumni Team @ MIT Professional Education at their complete discretion and suitability, subject only to the eligibility conditions established in the respective program and its statutes. The Luksic Foundation does not participate in the application, admission, and participant selection processes.

MIT Professional Education is dedicated to providing high-quality education that transcends language and geographical barriers, fostering global leaders in sustainability. They invite eligible professionals to join this program and contribute to a sustainable future.

About the Program

Applications for the 2025-2026 academic year are open until March 27, 2025. To access the Luksic Scholarship, candidates must apply to the Master’s program first and then the Luksic Scholarship. Prepare your application using the links below:

Application process for the MSc in Circular Economy
Application process for the MSc in Data and Artificial Intelligence Ethics

Application process for the Luksic Scholarship

The recording of the 2024 information session can be found on YouTube. 

The Luksic Scholarship at the Edinburgh Futures Institute of the University of Edinburgh has been established to support the development of skilled leaders in the areas of Circular Economy and Data and Artificial Intelligence Ethics, aiming to equip professionals with the skills to be able to create change within their communities and professional environments.

The Edinburgh Futures Institute (EFI) represents one of the most significant opportunities to contribute to the evolution of higher education in the 21st century. It’s focused on tackling today’s increasingly complex issues by bringing people and disciplines together to spark the unexpected and make better futures possible.

A total of 3 Scholarships are available each year for Chilean candidates who are accepted into any of the following 1-year full-time Master’s programs at the Edinburgh Futures Institute at the University of Edinburgh:

• Master of Science (MSc) in Circular Economy (Full-time, on-campus)
• Master of Science (MSc) in Data and Artificial Intelligence Ethics (Full-time, on-campus)

Program Duration: 1 year.

Program Location: Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.

Program Application Dates: Individuals who wish to apply to either the Master of Science (MSc) in Circular Economy or the Master of Science (MSc) in Data and Artificial Intelligence Ethics (fusion onsite) and plan to request financial aid, must apply directly to the University of Edinburgh via their application process.

Applications for the 2025-2026 academic year are open until March 27, 2025. To access the Luksic Scholarship, candidates must apply to the Master’s program first and then the Luksic Scholarship. Prepare your application using the links below:

Application process for the MSc in Circular Economy
Application process for the MSc in Data and Artificial Intelligence Ethics

Application process for the Luksic Scholarship

Program Applicant Characteristics and Eligibility: Please refer to the application process links above as the University manages the admissions and selection processes for the MSc (Masters of Science) programs.

Scholarship Eligibility: Chilean citizens or Chilean permanent residents domiciled in Chile. Please note, that applicants holding dual nationality with a nation that allows them to pay local fees would not meet the eligibility criteria.

Scholarship Coverage: The Luksic Scholarship is a comprehensive funding package that provides full tuition coverage and a stipend based on a cost of living analysis to cover living expenses for the entire program duration. It also includes a one-off payment once Scholars register for their classes at the University of Edinburgh to retroactively cover the costs involved in arriving and installing themselves in Edinburgh (i.e. flight costs, accommodation deposits, etc.). More information can be found here.

These scholarships are for full-time, on-campus study only. The scholarships will be awarded based on academic merit, however, the Institute will also consider whether the candidate can demonstrate some or all of the following:

• interest in the social sector in Chile
• evidence of work experience either in the public sector or in a role with a strong social impact
• is the first in their family to attend university
• is from a region outside of Santiago.

Contact information: If you have any questions about admissions requirements or the application process, please contact the admissions team at the Edinburgh Futures Institute at [email protected].

The admission, selection, and funding allocation processes are carried out exclusively by the Edinburgh Futures Institute at the University of Edinburgh.

About the Program

APPLY HERE. Applications for the 2025-2026 academic year for international students are open and will close on March 1, 2025. 

You can access our information session here.

The Luksic Scholarship for Sustainability at Columbia University’s School of Professional Studies has been established to support the development of skilled leaders in sustainability, aiming to equip professionals with the resources to be able to create change within their communities and professional environments.

Since 1995, the School of Professional Studies has administered and developed programs to fulfill a diverse array of students’ needs and is committed to providing diverse, innovative programs to enable students to succeed in their educational and professional development.

A total of 2 Scholarships are available each year for candidates who are accepted onto the Master of Science in Sustainability Management program (for Fall terms with classes starting in September) offered at Columbia University’s School of Professional Studies. This degree offers an interdisciplinary approach to sustainability, drawing on expertise from leading academics, researchers, and practitioners, and equips students with advanced policy and management tools to tackle sustainability challenges faced by businesses, NGOs, and governments.

The program caters to professionals looking to advance or pivot into sustainability careers and the curriculum integrates the practical aspects of sustainability with a strong foundation in management, economics, quantitative analysis, and policy.

Program Duration: Three semesters.

Program Location: New York, United States.

Program Application Process: Individuals who wish to apply to the Master of Science in Sustainability Management Program and plan to request financial aid, must apply directly to Columbia University via their application process.

Program Applicant Characteristics and Eligibility: Please refer to Columbia University’s admissions page as the University manages the admissions and selection processes for the MS (Masters of Science) program.

Scholarship Coverage: The Luksic Scholarship is a comprehensive funding package that provides full tuition coverage and a stipend based on a cost of living analysis to cover living expenses for the entire program duration. It also includes a one-off payment once Scholars register for their classes at the University of Columbia to retroactively cover the costs involved in arriving in New York (i.e. flight costs).

Scholarship Eligibility: Students who have lived or worked in Chile and who are committed to working on sustainability efforts in this region are eligible for the Scholarship.

Contact information: If you have any questions about admissions requirements or the application process, please contact Columbia University’s team at [email protected].

The admission, selection, and funding allocation processes are carried out exclusively by Columbia University.

About the Program

The Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education program “Negotiating Across Differences: Concepts, Strategies, and Tools,” is organized by the Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) at Harvard University, in collaboration with the Luksic Scholars Foundation in Chile.

This program aims to explore negotiation methods to equip organizational leaders with the strategic, analytical, and communication skills needed for effective dialogues. Additionally, it provides the necessary tools to diagnose problems, build successful coalitions, and create solid agreements. It will be led by HKS Faculty who have extensive experience in training professionals on a global level.

There is no cost associated for those who are accepted onto the program. Program fees are covered by the Foundation.

Workshop dates

January 10 and 11, 2024 (2 days)

Format

In-person and with simultaneous translation available (English to Spanish).

Location

Santiago, Chile.

For selected participants residing outside Santiago, accommodation and domestic flights will be provided. Local transportation is not included and is the responsibility of the selected participant.

Eligibility

Mid to senior-level professionals from the public sector, private sector, universities, research centers, and nonprofit organizations with professional experience ranging from 10 to 15 years.

Applications

Applications closed in November 2023.

The admission process for this course is exclusively administered by the Harvard Kennedy School, through its Executive Education Division and it’s executed at the sole discretion and in alignment with the eligibility criteria established within the respective program and its statutes. The Luksic Scholars Foundation plays no role in the application, admission, or participant selection processes.

About the Program

The Case Method for Public Policy Workshop, the first of its kind offered free of charge in Chile, represents a collaborative initiative spearheaded by the Blavatnik School of Government (BSG) at the University of Oxford in partnership with the Luksic Scholars Foundation. It is specially designed for university professors in undergraduate and postgraduate programs who are interested in strengthening their practical teaching skills using the case method, with the aim of enhancing education in public policy.

This program will be led by BSG academics, who have extensive experience in training university professors who implement this pedagogical strategy.

During this inaugural session, an invitation was extended to university professors from twenty Faculties, Schools, and Departments spanning fields such as Government, Economics, Political Science, Social Sciences, and Public Administration. Additionally, participation was extended to Institutes and Centers of Public Policy affiliated with various higher education institutions in Chile.

Disclaimer

To initiate the application process, candidates are required to express their intent to participate through their respective academic units, which possess the authority to endorse their nomination directly with BSG. It is important to note that the participant selection process is exclusively administered by the Blavatnik School of Government (BSG) via its Case Centre on Public Leadership. This process is executed at the sole discretion and in alignment with the eligibility criteria established within the respective program and its statutes. The Luksic Scholars Foundation plays no role in the application, admission, or participant selection processes.

Workshop dates 2024

January 10 and 11, 2024

Location

*Santiago, Chile.

*For participants residing outside Santiago, transportation and accommodation will be provided.

Eligibility

The workshop is open to university professors from invited higher education institutions in Chile who actively deliver at least one course within undergraduate or postgraduate programs in fields such as Political Science, Public Policy, Public Administration, or related disciplines.

About the Program

Applications for the “Master’s in Business Analytics and Business Analytics Certificate” program are open year-round and are evaluated on a rolling basis. However, applications for the Luksic Scholarship have a fixed application period. For the 2025-2026 academic year, they will open around March of 2025. 

You can find additional information here and access the 2024 information session via YouTube. 

The Luksic Scholarship at the Universidad de Chile and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) for a Master’s in Business Analytics has been established to support leaders and professionals in how to make data-driven decisions, based on specific competencies and experiences that will allow individuals to generate change in their professional environment.

The program is jointly taught by the Facultad de Ciencias Físicas y Matemáticas (The School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences) and the Facultad de Economía y Negocios (The School of Economics and Business) of the Universidad de Chile and by MIT Sloan School of Management and is designed for managers and professionals who wish to deepen their knowledge in decision making based on data and information.

Program Type: Master in Business Analytics + international module at MIT.

Program dates and duration: 14 months (7 bimonthly periods) / July 2025 – September 2026 (the end date may be subject to change).

Format: Classes start in July and are hybrid (50% mandatory in-person) from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm and Saturdays from 8:30 am to 6:00 pm, twice a month (at Av. Diagonal Paraguay 257).

International component: Participants spend two weeks at the MIT campus in Cambridge, USA, to complete a 60-hour module.

Application requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional degree granted in Chile or abroad (minimum 8 semesters of duration).
• At least 2 years of work experience.

Luksic Scholarship Eligibility & Coverage: A total of 4 Luksic Scholarships are available for the 2025 academic year for candidates who are accepted onto the Master in Business Analytics and Business Analytics Certificate programs. These scholarships cover the full tuition fees for the Master in Business Analytics plus the international module of the Business Analytics Certificate that takes place at the MIT campus. Airfare, insurance, food, and lodging costs for students to attend the MIT portion of the course in Boston, USA are not included.

Those who are awarded the Luksic Scholarship must agree to:

• carry out their thesis on a topic that has a public impact in Chile.
• give a lecture or master class on Data Analytics at one of the member universities of the Consortium of State Universities (Consorcio De Universidades Estatales De Chile, CUECH in Spanish).

Program & Scholarship Application Dates: Applications for the “Master’s in Business Analytics and Business Analytics Certificate” program are open throughout the year, as they are evaluated on a rolling basis. However, applications for the Luksic Scholarship have a fixed deadline. For the 2025-2026 academic year, they will open around March of 2025. Candidates can find additional information here (information only available in Spanish).

The following are not eligible for the Luksic Scholarship:

• Those who are employed at the Universidad de Chile.
• Those who are employed at the Luksic Scholars Foundation or the Luksic Foundation.

The Universidad de Chile exclusively manages the application, selection, and allocation of funding processes without any input or participation from the Luksic Scholars Foundation.

In 2018, the Luksic Family began collaborating with the Facultad de Economía y Negocios (FEN) (“The School of Economics and Business”) of the Universidad de Chile and jointly developed an undergraduate exchange program for students at this School. Due to travel restrictions incurred by the COVID-19 pandemic, this program was discontinued in 2020. As a result, the Foundation and FEN decided to redirect the remaining funds to support full scholarships for Chilean candidates selected for the Universidad de Chile-MIT’s Master in Business Analytics program. 

About the Program

This program is no longer active. The final edition of the Babson Chilean Symposium for Entrepreneurship Educators (SEE) held in Chile and supported by the Luksic Foundation took place in 2023. From 2006 to 2023, a total of 13 editions were held. You can read more here.

Originally sponsored by Banco de Chile since 2011, Babson College offers an annual Symposium for Entrepreneurship Educators to a select group of educators from universities across Chile, now in collaboration with the Luksic Scholars Foundation. The program is an immersive symposium where you will discover why how you teach is just as important as what you teach.

The goal of this program is to foster entrepreneurial growth and economic development in Chile through entrepreneurship education. Babson seeks to develop an ever-increasing international cadre of innovative entrepreneurship educators who understand the importance of creating intellectual and practical connections between theory and practice in teaching.

Each year, over 40 professors take part in this program which covers topics such as:

• Process Topics – Case Method Teaching, Managing Classroom Challenges, Curriculum and Course Design, Experiential and Action Learning Pedagogies, Immersion-Based Teaching, Assessment and Assurance of Learning.
• Content Topics – Entrepreneurial Thought and Action, Entrepreneurial Thought and Action Self-Understanding, Design Thinking, Market Tests and Experimentation, The Present and Future of Entrepreneurship Education, Art of the Pitch, Iteration and Learning from Failure, Teaching Entrepreneurship to Different Audiences.

Information session: A joint information session, organized between the Luksic Scholars Foundation and Babson College, took place on April 4th, 2023. It included a presentation from Babson College as well as a conversation with a Luksic Scholar regarding their program experience. You can find the event recording here.

About the Program

APPLY HERE for the MPA program. Applications for the 2025-2026 academic year are open. Candidates must submit a complete program application by Monday 20 January 2025 and complete LSE’s Graduate Financial Support Application (GFSA) form via the Graduate Application Portal by Friday 31 January 2025. Please visit LSE’s Financial Aid page for more details.

Access the 2024 information session via YouTube. 

The Luksic Scholarship for Public Service at the London School of Economics for a Master’s of Public Administration (MPA) has been established to support the creation of trained leaders and experts with a public vocation, based on specific competencies and experiences that allow individuals to generate change in their professional environment.

The School of Public Policy’s mission acknowledges the history of public policy and public service that has been at the heart of LSE since its inception, which was in the year 1895.

A total of 2 Scholarships are available for Chilean candidates who are accepted onto the MPA program at LSE. This degree combines methodological discipline and practical application and is designed to equip early-stage professionals with the core analytical skills, practical tools and professional experience to be able to address real-world policy challenges. Students will then apply their skills to real-world scenarios through the completion of a six-month Capstone Project with an external client.

Program Duration: 2 years.

Program Location: London, United Kingdom.

Applicant Characteristics and Eligibility: Upper second-class honors (2:1) degree or equivalent in any discipline. There is no formal requirement for previous professional work experience, but students starting the MPA normally have one year of professional experience and many have two or more years of experience. For eligibility requirements, please refer to LSE’s MPA program page.

Application Dates for the MPA Program & the Luksic Scholarship (via LSE): Applications for the 2025-2026 academic year are open. Candidates must submit a complete program application by Monday 20 January 2025 and complete LSE’s Graduate Financial Support Application (GFSA) form via the Graduate Application Portal by Friday 31 January 2025. Please visit LSE’s Financial Aid page for more details.

Applications for this program are considered on a rolling basis, meaning the program will close once all spots are filled.

LSE exclusively manages the application, selection, and allocation of funding processes without any input or participation from the Luksic Scholars Foundation.

Scholarship Coverage: The Luksic Scholarship is a comprehensive funding package for Chilean candidates that provides full tuition coverage and a monthly stipend, based on a cost of living analysis, to cover living expenses for the entire program duration (18 months). It also includes a one-off payment once Scholars register for their classes at LSE to retroactively cover the costs involved in arriving and installing themselves in London (i.e. flight costs, accommodation deposits, NHS surcharge etc.).

Scholarship Eligibility: The Luksic Scholarship is available for Chilean applicants who demonstrate:

• a commitment to public service in the applicant’s future career with a compelling rationale for choosing this vocation; and
• their potential to become a future expert and leader in their field, and thereby generate positive change for Chile; and
• previous academic excellence, evidenced by grades from previous university study and supported by references from previous professors

Preference may be given to those applicants who can demonstrate a professional background, or other experiences, that strongly suggest potential for innovation and original thinking coupled with demonstrated success. Preference will be given to those applicants who, without a Luksic Scholarship would otherwise lack the financial means to study at the LSE School of Public Policy. The awarding process will seek to balance applicants from different regional areas of Chile.

For admission queries please refer to LSE Graduate Admissions Knowledge Base. If you cannot find the answer to your query on the GAO knowledge base, please contact [email protected] and state your LSE ID number (if you have one) in the message title.

About the Program

Applications for the 2025-2026 academic year are closed. Applications for the next academic year will open around July 2025. Interested candidates must apply directly to Harvard DRCLAS. Prepare your application here. 

Access the 2024 information session via our YouTube channel.

In 2000, the Luksic family endowed a fellowship fund at Harvard’s David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies to support one Luksic Visiting Scholar from Chile every semester on campus in Cambridge. These Visiting Scholars are provided with the tools and resources to conduct a research project in their area of expertise and further their academic interests as experts in their fields, such as a shared office space, library borrowing privileges, access to University facilities and events, and opportunities to audit classes and attend seminars in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences and in other Harvard professional schools.

Each year, Harvard DRCLAS competitively selects Visiting Scholars based on applicant qualifications, the quality of an applicant’s research plans, and the relevance of both to the Center’s mission and objectives.

Scholars must hold a Ph.D. and be proficient in both written and spoken English as each Scholar will give a lecture in English on a topic related to their research and are encouraged to be available for informal consultation by faculty and students with related interests.

The residential fellowships cover round-trip travel expenses (taxable), emergency-only health insurance coverage (for foreign Visiting Scholars and accompanying immediate family), and a taxable living stipend while at Harvard. Scholars are expected to spend a full semester on campus (Fall: September-December, Spring: January- May). Funding obtained from additional personal resources is permitted.

Applications for the 2025-2026 academic year are closed. Applications for the next academic year will open around July 2025. Interested candidates must apply directly to Harvard DRCLAS. Prepare your application here. 

Please note that this is not a postdoc program. Current Ph.D. students, and recent Ph.D. graduates are generally not suitable candidates for the Visiting Scholars program.

Information sessions have been carried out in collaboration with Harvard DRCLAS. They include a presentation from Harvard DRCLAS and conversations with Luksic Scholars regarding the application process and their program experience: 2023 recording here / 2022 recording here.