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Scholarships · Discounts · Financial Aid

Scholarships, Discounts & Financial Aid to Study in Argentina

Planning your experience with Mente Argentina? Explore our scholarships, current program discounts, and external funding opportunities in one place.

Mente Argentina awards more than USD 20,000 in scholarships to international students each year, with individual awards ranging from USD 250 to USD 2,500. Additional savings are available through discounts for friends, returning students, consecutive programs, early payments, program add-ons, and Mente Credit.

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Every year

USD 20,000+

Awarded in Mente Argentina scholarships each year

Per award

USD 250–2,500

Individual scholarship awards

Back-to-back

15% off

Additional back-to-back programs

Friends & returnees

10% off

Eligible friends and returning students

Mente Argentina Awards

Mente Argentina Scholarships: more than USD 20,000 awarded each year

Mente Argentina offers three competitive scholarships for students participating in our programs.

  • Scholarship eligibility is based primarily on program duration, making the process straightforward across our full range of programs, including both in-person and online programs.

  • Students may apply for more than one scholarship when eligible, but only one Mente Argentina scholarship may be awarded to the same student per term.

  • Scholarship awards are applied directly toward Mente Argentina program fees. Scholarships are never paid to students in cash.

  • The number and value of awards granted each year depend on the strength and volume of applications.

Academic Merit Scholarship

USD500–2,500

Eligible programs: Mente Argentina programs lasting 18 weeks or longer

  • 18+ weeks
  • In-person & online
  • GPA 3.7+

For students with a strong academic record who demonstrate academic achievement, motivation, and a thoughtful interest in international education.

Requirements

  • GPA of 3.7/4.0 or equivalent
  • Original 400–500 word essay on the advantages of studying abroad in Argentina
  • Academic letter of recommendation
  • Completed online scholarship application

Applications are evaluated based on academic achievement, the recommendation letter, and the quality, structure, originality, and creativity of the essay.

Apply at least 120 days before your start date · decision within 3 weeks of a complete file

Apply for Academic Merit Deadlines, criteria & FAQ

Financial Need Scholarship

USD750–2,500

Eligible programs: Mente Argentina programs lasting 18 weeks or longer

  • 18+ weeks
  • In-person & online
  • GPA 3.0+

For students whose financial circumstances are an important factor in their ability to participate in a Mente Argentina program.

Requirements

  • GPA of 3.0/4.0 or equivalent
  • 200–300 word personal statement explaining the financial circumstances relevant to the application
  • Original 400–500 word essay: How Studying Abroad in Argentina Contributes to My Long-Term Educational Goals
  • Academic or professional letter of recommendation
  • Completed online scholarship application

The recommendation may be academic, professional, or a combination that helps the selection committee better understand the applicant's background and potential.

Applications are evaluated individually based on demonstrated financial need, supporting materials, and the overall strength of the application.

Apply at least 120 days before your start date · decision within 3 weeks of a complete file

Apply for Financial Need Deadlines, criteria & FAQ

Short-Term Programs Scholarship

USD250–1,000

Eligible programs: Mente Argentina programs lasting 4 to 18 weeks

  • 4–18 weeks
  • In-person & online
  • GPA 3.7+

For students pursuing a shorter Mente Argentina experience, including eligible in-person and online programs.

Requirements

  • GPA of 3.7/4.0 or equivalent
  • Original 400–500 word essay exploring Buenos Aires as a cultural capital of South America
  • Academic letter of recommendation
  • Completed online scholarship application

Applications are evaluated based on academic achievement, the recommendation letter, and the creativity, quality, structure, and originality of the essay.

Apply at least 120 days before your start date · decision within 3 weeks of a complete file

Apply for a Short-Term Scholarship Deadlines, criteria & FAQ
Compare the three scholarships
Scholarship Award Program duration Minimum GPA Writing Recommendation
Academic Merit USD 500–2,500 18+ weeks 3.7/4.0 400–500 word essay Academic
Financial Need USD 750–2,500 18+ weeks 3.0/4.0 200–300 word statement + 400–500 word essay Academic or professional
Short-Term Programs USD 250–1,000 4–18 weeks 3.7/4.0 400–500 word essay Academic

What happens with an 18-week program?

Programs lasting exactly 18 weeks meet the duration requirement for both the Short-Term Programs Scholarship and the Academic Merit or Financial Need Scholarships.

If you meet the individual requirements, you may apply for more than one scholarship. Submit a separate application for each award because the essay prompts and supporting requirements differ.

Only one Mente Argentina scholarship may ultimately be awarded to the same student per term.

More Ways to Save

Study Abroad Discounts: Back-to-Back, Friends, Early Payment & Returnee

Scholarships are not the only way to reduce the cost of your program.

Mente Argentina offers several ongoing discounts for students who combine programs, enroll with friends, return for another experience, pay early, or begin their experience through one of our online programs.

Mente Argentina discounts can generally be combined with each other and with scholarships unless a specific promotion explicitly states otherwise.

15% Back-to-Back Program Discount

Take more than one Mente Argentina program consecutively and receive 15% off the published total program fee of every additional back-to-back program after your first program.

The discount applies regardless of:

  • program type
  • program duration
  • accommodation option
  • combination of programs
Details & example

For example, if you take three consecutive programs, Program A is charged at the regular published rate, while Programs B and C each receive the 15% back-to-back discount.

The discount applies to the entire published program fee of each qualifying additional program, including the selected accommodation when accommodation is included in that fee.

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10% Friends Discount

Come to Mente Argentina with a friend and each participant receives 10% off their program fee.

The Friends Discount applies when two or more friends enroll with substantially overlapping program periods.

You do not need to:

  • choose the same program
  • choose the same program duration
  • have exactly the same arrival and departure dates
Details

For on-site programs, you should simply be in Buenos Aires together for most of your respective program periods.

The Friends Discount applies across Mente Argentina programs and durations.

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5% Early Payment Discount

Receive an additional 5% discount on any program-fee amount paid at least 7 months before your program start date.

  • 7+ months before start
  • partial payments count
  • combinable
Details & example

You do not need to pay the entire program balance early to benefit.

For example, if you pay 50% of your program fee at least 7 months before your start date and the remaining 50% later, the Early Payment Discount applies to the first 50%.

Pay the full eligible program fee at least 7 months in advance and the 5% discount applies to the full amount.

This discount may be combined with other eligible Mente Argentina discounts and scholarships.

10% Returnee Discount

Once part of Mente Argentina, always part of the community.

Former Mente Argentina participants receive 10% off future Mente Argentina programs.

  • no expiration date
  • any program originally completed
Details

There is no expiration date on the Returnee Discount, and it may be used for future eligible programs regardless of the program originally completed.

Come Back to Buenos Aires

Special Add-On Program Pricing

Want to combine Spanish with tango, cooking, photography, an internship, volunteering, or another Mente Argentina experience?

Many programs can be added to your primary program at special heavily discounted add-on rates.

  • price depends on the combination
  • no extra Registration Fee
Details

Exact add-on pricing depends on the combination you choose. Check the individual program page or contact our team for the current add-on price.

You do not pay another Registration Fee simply because you add a second or third program.

Mente Credit for Online Programs

Students participating in eligible Mente Argentina online programs can earn Mente Credit toward a future on-site program in Buenos Aires.

  • eligible online programs
  • toward a future on-site program
Details

The credit amount varies by online program and is published directly in the Mente Credit section of the corresponding online program page.

Your Mente Credit can be applied toward an eligible future Mente Argentina on-site experience according to the conditions shown for that online program.

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One Registration Fee

The Mente Argentina Registration Fee is charged once, not once for every program you combine.

If you enroll in multiple Mente Argentina programs, including back-to-back programs or program add-ons, you do not pay a new Registration Fee for each individual program.

Can discounts be combined?

Yes.

Mente Argentina discounts can generally be combined, and scholarships may also be combined with eligible discounts.

For example, an eligible returning student who books multiple back-to-back programs and makes an early payment may benefit from the Returnee Discount, Back-to-Back Discount, and Early Payment Discount according to the conditions of each.

The same principle applies to the Friends Discount and scholarships.

Unless a specific promotion states otherwise, eligible savings may be combined.

Scholarship Application

How to Apply for a Mente Argentina Scholarship

Scholarship applications are submitted online and reviewed separately from program applications.

Your scholarship cannot be processed until Mente Argentina has also received your program application, because the selection team needs to know which program, duration, and start date you are planning.

Start your scholarship application

  1. Step 1

    Apply to your Mente Argentina program

    Submit your regular Mente Argentina program application first.

    You do not need to wait for the program application to be fully processed before preparing your scholarship application, but we must have received it before the scholarship can be reviewed.

  2. Step 2

    Choose your scholarship

    Check the duration and requirements for each scholarship.

    • 4–18 weeks Short-Term Programs Scholarship
    • 18+ weeks Academic Merit Scholarship and/or Financial Need Scholarship

    An 18-week program may qualify for both categories.

    If you qualify for more than one scholarship, you may apply for more than one. A separate scholarship application is required for each award.

  3. Step 3

    Prepare your essay and recommendation

    Follow the essay prompt and word count for your scholarship carefully.

    Essays must be original. If you use outside sources, cite them appropriately.

    You may upload your recommendation letter with your application.

    If your recommender prefers to send the letter confidentially, they may email it directly to: admissions@menteargentina.com

    They should include your full name in the message so we can match the recommendation to your scholarship file.

  4. Step 4

    Apply early

    For the strongest chance of receiving an award, submit your complete scholarship application at least 120 days before your program start date.

    Applications submitted fewer than 120 days before the program begins may still be considered, but they are reviewed case by case.

    Applying close to your departure date significantly reduces the amount of scholarship funding that may still be available.

  5. Step 5

    Receive your decision

    Mente Argentina processes scholarship applications quickly.

    Once your scholarship file is complete and ready for review, you will receive a decision within 3 weeks.

    Scholarship awards are applied directly to your Mente Argentina program fees.

Selection Process

Candidates who meet the scholarship and program requirements have their scholarship application and supporting materials reviewed through an independent selection process.

Awards are based on the requirements of each scholarship, the overall quality of the application, and the volume of qualified applicants during that period.

Meeting the minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee an award.

Additional Funding Opportunities

External Scholarships to Study Abroad in Argentina

Mente Argentina scholarships are only one potential source of funding.

Depending on your nationality, university, academic status, financial circumstances, and whether your Mente Argentina experience is recognized for academic credit, you may qualify for additional funding through your home university, government, or an independent scholarship organization.

External scholarships establish their own eligibility requirements. Always confirm directly with the funding organization and, when relevant, your home university before assuming that a Mente Argentina program qualifies.

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship

United States

  • U.S. undergraduates
  • Federal Pell Grant recipients
  • credit-bearing

The Gilman Scholarship supports eligible U.S. undergraduate students receiving a Federal Pell Grant who participate in qualifying credit-bearing study abroad or international internship programs.

Whether a particular Mente Argentina experience qualifies depends on the Gilman requirements and how the program is recognized by your U.S. institution.

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Fund for Education Abroad

United States

  • U.S. undergraduates
  • financial need

The Fund for Education Abroad supports eligible U.S. undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need who participate in qualifying study abroad experiences.

Eligibility requirements and application periods change by study-abroad term.

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Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grants

United States

  • undergraduates
  • institutions with a chapter

Phi Kappa Phi offers study abroad grants to eligible undergraduate students attending institutions with an active Phi Kappa Phi chapter.

Applicants do not need to already be members of Phi Kappa Phi, but academic and study-abroad eligibility requirements apply.

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Boren Awards

United States

  • U.S. undergraduates & graduates
  • language & culture
  • federal service requirement

Boren Scholarships and Fellowships provide funding opportunities for eligible U.S. undergraduate and graduate students pursuing language and cultural study in world regions relevant to U.S. national security.

Boren Awards include additional program, language, duration, and federal service requirements.

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Home-Country Funding

Can financial aid from my country be used in Argentina?

Sometimes.

Government aid often depends on your home university, whether your international experience forms part of your degree, and whether the program or overseas institution satisfies specific funding rules.

Mente Argentina does not determine eligibility for government funding.

Always confirm with the official funding agency and, where applicable, your home university's Financial Aid or International Programs office.

United States

FAFSA and federal student aid

Completing the FAFSA does not automatically make a Mente Argentina program eligible for U.S. federal student aid.

If you attend a U.S. college or university, ask your Financial Aid and Study Abroad offices whether your Mente Argentina program can be approved through your home institution and whether existing financial aid can travel with you.

Students should also investigate independent awards such as Gilman and the Fund for Education Abroad.

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Germany

Auslands-BAföG and scholarships

German students planning an international study experience should investigate Auslands-BAföG and other scholarship opportunities.

Eligibility depends on the participant, duration, nature of the international study, and applicable BAföG requirements.

Students can also use the DAAD Scholarship Database to search current funding opportunities.

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United Kingdom

Turing Scheme and international mobility funding

For the 2026–27 academic year, eligible UK education providers can receive Turing Scheme funding for international study, work, and volunteering placements, and Argentina is an eligible destination.

Students do not apply directly to the Turing Scheme. Funding is arranged through participating schools, colleges, or universities.

From 2027, UK providers will be able to seek funding for international placements through Erasmus+, and the Turing Scheme will not operate during the 2027–28 academic year.

Check with your home institution for the funding system that applies to your planned travel dates.

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Canada

Federal and provincial student aid

Canadian funding rules depend on your province or territory, home institution, program, and overseas institution.

Federal rules changed on August 1, 2026 for students attending private, for-profit international institutions, with federal funding generally no longer available in those cases except where transitional provisions apply.

Because provincial and institutional rules may differ, Canadian students should confirm eligibility directly with their provincial or territorial student-aid authority before relying on government funding for a program abroad.

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France

International Mobility Assistance and Erasmus+

Eligible students enrolled in the French higher-education system may have access to Aide à la mobilité internationale, Erasmus+ funding, institutional mobility grants, or other assistance when an overseas study or internship forms part of their academic program.

For the 2026–27 academic year, France's International Mobility Assistance is administered through the student's institution and has specific eligibility and duration requirements.

Ask your university's International Relations office which options may apply to a program in Argentina.

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Erasmus+ Students

European Union

Students enrolled at participating European higher-education institutions may be able to complete an international study or mobility period through Erasmus+ when the required institutional agreements and academic recognition are in place.

Erasmus+ mobility is normally organized through your home institution rather than by applying directly to Mente Argentina.

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Australia

OS-HELP

Eligible Australian students may be able to access an OS-HELP loan for expenses associated with overseas study.

The overseas experience must satisfy OS-HELP requirements and count toward the student's Australian course. Eligibility and approval are determined through the Australian higher-education provider.

Qualifying overseas activities can include study, internships, professional placements, and study tours.

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Lånekassen (Norway)

Norway

Norwegian students: you may be able to fund your Spanish program with Lånekassen. Check your eligibility with Lånekassen; we'll provide the documents they ask for (enrollment letter, course hours and certificate).

Official resource

More Scholarship Search Resources

Looking for additional funding?

You can also search established scholarship and international-education databases such as:

Third-party scholarship listings change frequently. Always verify requirements and deadlines directly with the organization awarding the scholarship.

FAQs

Scholarship & Discount FAQs

Still have a question about your case? Contact an advisor.

Does Mente Argentina offer scholarships?

Yes. Mente Argentina offers three scholarship categories and awards more than USD 20,000 in scholarships to international students each year.

Individual awards currently range from USD 250 to USD 2,500.

Which Mente Argentina programs qualify for scholarships?

All Mente Argentina programs, including in-person and online programs, may qualify based on program duration.

Programs lasting 4 to 18 weeks may qualify for the Short-Term Programs Scholarship.

Programs lasting 18 weeks or longer may qualify for the Academic Merit Scholarship and Financial Need Scholarship.

Can I apply for more than one scholarship?

Yes.

If you meet the requirements for multiple scholarships, you may submit a separate application for each one.

Only one Mente Argentina scholarship may be awarded to the same student per term.

Can I receive a scholarship for an 18-week program?

Yes.

An 18-week program falls within both duration categories, so an eligible student may apply for the Short-Term Programs Scholarship and for Academic Merit and/or Financial Need.

Only one scholarship may ultimately be awarded per student per term.

Do I need to apply to a Mente Argentina program first?

Yes.

Your scholarship can only be processed after Mente Argentina has received your program application.

The scholarship application itself is a separate online process.

When should I apply for a scholarship?

For the strongest chance of receiving funding, apply at least 120 days before your program start date.

Applications submitted later may still be reviewed, but only on a case-by-case basis.

How quickly will I receive a scholarship decision?

Once your scholarship file is complete and ready for review, Mente Argentina will process the application and provide a decision within 3 weeks.

Is the scholarship paid directly to me?

No.

Mente Argentina scholarships are applied directly as a reduction to your program fees. Scholarship funds are not paid to participants in cash.

Can I combine a scholarship with a Mente Argentina discount?

Yes.

Scholarships and eligible Mente Argentina discounts can generally be combined unless a particular promotion specifically states otherwise.

What is the Back-to-Back Program Discount?

Your first program is charged at the regular published rate.

Every additional consecutive Mente Argentina program receives 15% off its total published program fee.

If you take three programs consecutively, for example, Programs B and C both receive the 15% discount.

How does the Friends Discount work?

When two or more friends enroll with substantially overlapping program periods, each participant receives 10% off.

You do not need to choose the same program or have exactly identical dates.

How does the Early Payment Discount work?

Any eligible program-fee amount received at least 7 months before your program start date receives an additional 5% discount.

If you pay only part of your program fee that early, the discount applies to that amount. If you pay the entire eligible program fee at least 7 months in advance, the discount applies to the entire amount.

Is there a discount for former Mente Argentina students?

Yes.

Returning Mente Argentina participants receive 10% off future programs, with no expiration date on the Returnee Discount.

Do I pay another Registration Fee if I add programs?

No.

The Registration Fee is charged once rather than separately for every program you combine.

Make your Mente Argentina experience more affordable

Start with the program you want, then explore the scholarships, discounts, and external funding opportunities that may apply to you.

With more than USD 20,000 awarded in Mente Argentina scholarships each year and multiple discounts that can often be combined, planning early can make a meaningful difference.

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