Roberto Rocca Education Program 2026

Overview

The Roberto Rocca Education Program is the Techint Group's main educational initiative, started in 2005 to honor Roberto Rocca, the group's late Chairman. It supports students in engineering and the applied sciences across the countries where Techint and its companies operate. Four Techint Group companies fund it together: Tenaris, Ternium, Techint Engineering & Construction, and Tecpetrol.

There are two tracks. Undergraduate Scholarships back engineering students at national universities in their home countries. Fellowships help fund doctoral (Ph.D.) study for strong university graduates in specific applied-science fields. The program runs across roughly 17 to 19 countries in Latin America, North America, Europe, Africa and Asia, and each country adapts it to local conditions.

Because it's run country by country, the award amounts, the number of scholarships and the application calendar all vary by location. Check the details for your own country through the official Roberto Rocca channels before you apply.

Key Facts at a Glance

• Funding body: Techint Group (Tenaris, Ternium, Techint Engineering & Construction, Tecpetrol)
• Established: 2005, in honor of Roberto Rocca
• Tracks: Undergraduate Scholarships and Ph.D. Fellowships
• Focus fields: Engineering and the applied sciences
• Countries: Roughly 17 to 19 countries where the Techint Group operates
• Fellowships awarded: Around 12 to 15 new fellowships per year (reported figure)
• Study location: Undergraduate scholarships are held at national universities in the student's home country
• Official website: robertorocca.org

Eligibility Criteria

The rules differ by track and by country. Here's the general picture; the exact requirements appear in each country's call.

• Undergraduate Scholarships: For students doing an engineering degree at a national university in one of the participating countries, which have included Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Ecuador, Uruguay, Guatemala and others. You're generally expected to have a strong academic record.
• Ph.D. Fellowships: For university graduates from selected countries, reported to include Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Uruguay, Mexico, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia and Romania, who plan to do doctoral work in fields like Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgy and Petroleum Engineering.
• Selection runs on academic merit. Applicants who stand out from their peers for the standard of their record come first.
• Age limits, nationality and residency rules are set per country and per track in the official call.

Scholarship Benefits

The benefits are structured differently for each track and tuned to each country, so confirm the actual value in your local call.

• Undergraduate Scholarships: Financial support toward an engineering program at a national university, usually renewable as long as you keep making good academic progress. Many country programs add mentoring, networking and community activities on top of the money.
• Ph.D. Fellowships: Awarded for one year, and may be renewable under the program rules. It can go toward tuition, fees and living expenses. The program is clear that fellowships aren't meant to cover everything, so recipients are encouraged to find additional funding.
• Beyond the money, recipients join an international community of scholars and alumni tied to the Techint Group's educational network.

How to Apply

Applications are online and organized by country. In general:

• Go to robertorocca.org and pick your country and track (Scholarships or Fellowships).
• Read the country-specific call to check eligibility, fields, benefits and the application window.
• Register and fill in the online application through the program's virtual campus or the designated portal.
• Upload the required documents before the deadline.
• Shortlisted candidates may be invited to interviews or further evaluation.

Each country opens and closes its call on its own schedule, so apply only when your country's window is active.

Required Documents

The exact list is set in each country's call. Most applicants need to prepare:

• Completed online application form
• Proof of enrollment or admission at a recognized national university (undergraduate track)
• University degree or proof of graduation (fellowship track)
• Academic transcripts or analytical certificate with grade averages
• Curriculum vitae
• ID document and proof of nationality or residency
• Letters of recommendation, where requested
• A statement of purpose or motivation, where requested

Important Dates & Deadlines

Windows vary by country and are announced each year. To give a sense of the timing: some country calls have opened early in the year, with undergraduate calls running across the first quarter, while award ceremonies often land later, around October and November. Verify the current dates for your country on the official site, since they shift each cycle.

• Application opens: Varies by country (often early in the calendar year)
• Application deadline: Varies by country and track
• Results and ceremonies: Commonly later in the year

Tips for a Strong Application

• Confirm you meet your country's eligibility rules before you start, since they differ from place to place.
• Show steady academic performance. The program rewards students who stand out for their record.
• Tie your engineering or applied-science interests to clear goals, especially for the fellowship track.
• Get your documents ready early, and make sure transcripts and certificates are complete and legible.
• Line up specific reference letters from professors or supervisors who know your work.
• Apply early in the window rather than at the last minute, so a portal glitch doesn't cost you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who funds the Roberto Rocca Education Program?

The Techint Group, through four of its companies: Tenaris, Ternium, Techint Engineering & Construction and Tecpetrol.

Q: What fields of study are supported?

Engineering and the applied sciences. Fellowships have targeted fields like Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgy and Petroleum Engineering.

Q: Which countries are eligible?

It depends on the track and country. Participating countries have included Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Ecuador, Uruguay and others where Techint operates. Check the official call for the current list.

Q: Do the fellowships cover all costs?

No. The program says outright that fellowships aren't meant to cover everything, and it encourages recipients to find additional funding.

Q: Where do I apply?

Through robertorocca.org, picking your country and track during the active window.

Related Scholarships

• BCIE Scholarship Program 2026 (Central American Bank for Economic Integration) for Central American students
• National engineering scholarships from universities in Argentina, Brazil and Mexico
• Government STEM and applied-science scholarship programs in Latin America
• Corporate and foundation engineering scholarships for undergraduate and doctoral study