He Department of Social Prosperity (DPS) is executing a social plan known as Youth in Action, which seeks to grant economic support to those who are pursuing technical, technological or professional studies. The objective of this plan is to improve their training and offer them greater possibilities of progress and well-being. It is essential to be aware of the latest developments about this program, especially regarding the upcoming deliveries of payments to beneficiaries in Colombia.
The distribution of the payment corresponding to the first period of the year to a total of 120,276 university students throughout the national territory, who are in a situation of poverty or vulnerability, has begun. These financial subsidies are intended to encourage the development of skills and improve the quality of life of the young beneficiaries, but are subject to certain conditions.
Youth in Action 2023: On what dates will the subsidy be paid?
It is essential to take into account that the Jóvenes en Acción social program, which is coordinated by Prosperidad Social, will begin distributing its economic incentives from Thursday, March 16, and until Tuesday, April 4, 2023. progressive, through Banco Davivienda through DaviPlata or by means of money orders.
What are the requirements to enroll in Jóvenes en Acción 2023?
To participate in the program, it is necessary to meet the following requirements:
- Be between 14 and 28 years of age.
- Have completed high school studies (11th).
- A college degree is not required to be eligible.
- In addition to the above requirements, you must be included in at least one of the Program’s population bases that certify your situation of vulnerability or poverty, such as the ICBF census lists, the indigenous census lists or the current Sisbén.
Youth in Action Payment Schedule
- First payment of 2023: Third week of March
- Second payment of 2023: Third week of May
- Third payment of 2023: Third week of July
- Fourth payment of 2023: Third week of August
- Fifth payment of 2023: Second week of November
- Sixth payment of 2023: Last week of December
Youth in Action 2023: When do registrations open?
In general, the program makes registrations and payments every two months, but for the year 2023, registrations will take place in March. If you want to participate in the program, it is crucial that you follow the steps established to manage your registration in order to receive the benefits.
- Enter your personal and location data on the Youth in Action portal.
- Indicate the university or public institution where you are studying.
- Receive a username and password to complete registration.
- Attach a copy of your identity document and diploma or high school degree certificate in PDF format, as long as it does not exceed 512 KB in size.
- You can only be registered in the program if the university or public institution confirms your enrollment.
- Social Prosperity will verify the information and documentation and will proceed with the corresponding payments.