After graduating from high school, Samper studied law in the Pontifical Xavierian University and later attended graduate school for journalism at the University of Kansas, United States. He was also awarded the Nieman Fellowship by Harvard University.
After completing his secondary education, Samper went on to pursue advanced studies in law at the Pontifical Xavierian University and later earned a master's degree in journalism from the University of Kansas in the United States. This experience ultimately led him to receive the Nieman Fellowship from Harvard University.