Becas Internacionales desde la Teoría del Capital Humano y el Enfoque de las Capacidades Humanas

Abstract

International scholarship programs constitute an important strategy for the internationalization of higher education in Latin America. These programs vary in rationale, design, focus, and outcomes, and as such, it has been difficult to define them as well as to measure their impact. Nevertheless, their positive impact on participants’ lives and academic and professional development are undeniable. To frame this reflection, I will refer to two frameworks, namely, Human Capital Theory (HCT) and Human Capabilities Approach (HCA). This reflection explores the rationale for international scholarship implementation as well as the process of application and my experience abroad. I recognize the importance of HCT and its limitations, as well as how HCA can complement HCT. Through HCA, I reflect on how I achieved my goals and the contextual factors that [will] allow me to make choices that [will] contribute to my development as well as that of my country.