More and more students are choosing to study in Spain and are preparing for university entrance exams. Since education is the responsibility of the Autonomous Communities, each region of Spain and its public universities have different tuition fees . In some regions, such as Madrid, the cost for non-resident students is very high due to the price per credit, specifically the fourth enrollment fee. This can result in tuition fees of up to €7000 per year, compared to the standard price of €1500 for Spanish students. While this isn't the case in other regions, tuition fees are generally higher, around €2500 per year. In conclusion, studying at a Spanish university is becoming increasingly expensive each year.
Due to this situation, many students and their families have to rely on aid and scholarships to be able to undertake their university admission. Not everyone can have access to them, given the requirements, but in this short article we indicate the best known ones and their characteristics and criteria to qualify for them.
Scholarships Escuela PCE
Escuela PCE It is more than an academy. Therefore, we try to help those people and families achieve their goal of improving their lives. Every year we launch several scholarships that finance 100% of the preparation. If you want to request one to study the subjects of the university entrance tests with us, the leading academy, click here and you know the bases to register. Good luck!
MEC scholarships
This scholarship is the most common and has the most offers. It is offered by the Spanish Ministry of Education . You can find more information on our page dedicated to MEC Scholarships.
It has several types of help:
- Tuition grant: This will cover the amount of the credits that the student is enrolling in for the first time. The amount will be the official public price set in the 2024/2025 academic year for academic services. Credits that exceed the minimum required to obtain the degree in question will not be included in the tuition grant. In the case of students from private universities, the amount of this grant will be equal to the minimum price established by the Autonomous Community in which the applicant is studying for a study with the same experimental nature at a public university in that same autonomous community.
- Fixed amount associated with the student's residence during the school year: €1.700
- Fixed amount associated with the student's income: €1.700
- Fixed amount linked to excellence in academic performance: between €50 and €125.
The general requirements to qualify for it are:
- Be Spanish, or have the nationality of a Member State of the European Union. In the case of citizens of the Union or their family members, beneficiaries of the rights of free movement and residence, they will be required to have the status of permanent residents or to prove that they are self-employed or employed workers. These requirements will not be required to obtain the tuition scholarship. In the case of non-EU foreigners, the provisions of the regulations on the rights and freedoms of foreigners in Spain and their social integration will apply.
- Not possess at the time of requesting the scholarship a title of level equal to or higher than that of the studies for which the scholarship is requested.
- Meet the rest of the academic and economic requirements specified in the call.
If we meet these criteria, we must also comply with the economic and academic requirements.
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MAECD Scholarships
The two calls for this 2024-2025 edition present a training and internship offer aimed at foreign and Spanish citizens, both in Spain and abroad.
The program offer of each call is:
Art, Education, Science and Culture:
- Scholarships for the Royal Academy of Spain in Rome (RAER)
- Training scholarships in cultural management abroad and scientific diplomacy in the foreign network of diplomatic representations, cultural centers of Spain and in the AECID
- Training scholarships in development cooperation in the Training Centers of Spanish Cooperation in Latin America
- Training collaboration scholarships at the headquarters of the Academies associated with the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE)
- Scholarships for the College of Europe
- Scholarships for musical training of excellence at the Reina Sofía Higher School of Music (ESMRS)
- Master's scholarships for officials and personnel integrated into the public systems of the countries included in the bilateral strategies of the V Master Plan of Spanish Cooperation and in some International Organizations
Website: https://www.aecid.es
Deadlines: depends on the call and the program.
Scholarships Autonomous Community of Madrid
Each Autonomous Community has its own criteria for determining scholarships and amounts. In this case, given the importance of the Community of Madrid in receiving students from different parts of Spain and the world, we will publish information regarding these grants here:
- scholarships of excellence
- Scholarships for students with disabilities
- For students in unfavorable economic situations: the recipients of these scholarships are those students enrolled in public universities in Madrid who are pursuing official bachelor's or master's degrees who are in unfavorable socioeconomic situations and who do not have other types of similar aid or scholarships. The objective of this aid is to guarantee access and permanence in official university degree and master's studies for those students who, due to economic and social difficulties, are at risk of abandoning their studies. For more information about these scholarships and the respective calls, contact the university where you are studying.
University of Alcalá de Henares – Complutense University – Autonomous University – Rey Juan Carlos University – Carlos III University – Polytechnic University
La Caixa Scholarships
La Caixa offers various forms of financial aid depending on the field of study, from undergraduate degrees and postgraduate programs to educational projects for young children. While it's not typically the foundation that provides the most scholarships for university entrance, its grants for other higher education programs can be very beneficial.
The website where you can find these grants is: https://obrasociallacaixa.org/es/educacion-becas . Application deadlines may vary, so we recommend checking back regularly throughout the year.
Santander Bank Scholarships
Another bank, in this case Santander , offers various forms of assistance, from mobility grants to tuition financing. Given their nature and variety, there are no set application deadlines. You can find the requirements and details of each grant in its respective section.
- Erasmus scholarships
- Santander Ibero-America Scholarships
- Santander Progreso Scholarships (for graduates in Spain)
- Equality Scholarships (for women)
- Integra Scholarships (for refugees)
- Ibero-American Research Scholarships (investigation).
Rafael del Pino Scholarships
The Rafael del Pino Foundation awards scholarships of excellence each year to contribute to the training of students, the promotion of the entrepreneurial spirit and activity in Spain, and the research and dissemination of knowledge.
A set of scholarships is being announced for Spanish graduates, graduates and higher education graduates aimed at expanding their studies with full-time dedication, at top-level Universities and Research Centers in the world. The level of studies to be taken is: master's studies, doctorate or postdoctoral research.
Scientific research projects are also accepted, depending on the interest of the topic, the value of the candidate and the quality of the destination center, even if they do not lead to the aforementioned degrees.
Mapfre Foundation Scholarships
The Mapfre Foundation promotes research grants and funding, enabling teams and individuals working to contribute knowledge in the various fields in which they operate to carry out their projects. Grants for research projects in the area of senior health and research funding for projects promoting health, road safety and prevention, and insurance and social security aim to ensure the success of these projects and improve the quality of life for society.
To find out about the programs, calls, amounts and aid, you can visit their page:
https://www.fundacionmapfre.org/fundacion/es_es/ayudas-becas-premios/
Carolina Foundation Scholarships
The Carolina Foundation has been providing grants to postgraduate and doctoral students for 20 years. Applications are usually accepted at the beginning of the year. You can view this year's call for applications at: https://gestion.fundacioncarolina.es/programas.
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