Are you looking for scholarships and grants to study in Spain? There are various institutions and organizations in Spain that create annual study programs addressed to foreign students.
For example, the Spanish National Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation (Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores y Cooperación) establishes an annual fund to support foreign students with their studies in Spain or in other member states of the European Union.
Students wishing to participate in studies at universities and colleges in Spain can apply online for scholarships and grants to the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation through the website www.becasmae.es. Applicants must fill in a form with their personal and academic data and select the scholarship or grant they would like to apply for.
The Spanish National Ministry of Education also has diverse programs to invite foreign students to participate in educational activities at schools and higher education institutions in Spain.
Browse the list below to learn more about the various scholarships and grants available and whether you are eligible to apply for one of them.
| Scholarship / grant name | Application deadline | Duration | Who can apply | Scholarship / grant amount | Awarding Institution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| II.A Doctorado e Investigación (PhD Studies and Research) | 18 January 2010 Application closed for this year | 1 year, starting in October 2010. Possibility of extending the scholarship 2 more years if the student is enrolled in research programs or 4 more years in the event the student is enrolled in PhD studies | The applicant must possess a relevant Master's degree or relevant studies and be admitted to a research center | From 1,200€/month to 1,545€/month. Additionally, the awarded applicant might receive a maximum amount of 2,000€ to cover the registration costs at the selected institution | Spanish National Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation [Click here to apply online for this scholarship/grant] |
| II.B Master y títulos propios (II.B Master's programs and specialization courses) | 18 January 2010 Application closed for this year | Up to 1 year, starting in October 2010. Possibility of extending the scholarship 1 more year | The applicant must possess a relevant Bacherlor's degree or relevant studies, be admitted to an education institution and have intention to further develop his/her career in research or education | From 1,200€/month to 1,545€/month. Additionally, the awarded applicant might receive a maximum amount of 2,000€ to cover the registration costs at the selected institution | Spanish National Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation [Click here to apply online for this scholarship/grant] |
| II.D Programa Tordesillas (II.D Tordesillas Program) | 18 January 2010 Application closed for this year | Up to 9 months, starting in October 2010 | Brazilian nationals who possess a relevant Bachelor's degree and who have been admitted to a study program | 1,200€/month. Additionally, the awarded applicant might receive a maximum amount of 2,500€ to cover the registration costs at the selected institution | Spanish National Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation [Click here to apply online for this scholarship/grant] |
| II.C Escuela Diplomática (II.C Diplomatic School) | 8 February 2010 Application closed for this year | 9 months, starting in October 2010 | Goverment employess, who possess a relevant higher education degree and who work at a diplomatic mission | 1,545€/month | Spanish National Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation [Click here to apply online for this scholarship/grant] |
| III.B Instituto Universitario Europeo de Florencia (III.B European University Institute in Florencia) | 8 February 2010 Application closed for this year | 1 year, starting in September 2010. Possibility of extending the scholarship 2 more years | The applicant must be a national from a Latin American country, be below 35 years old, possess a relevant higher education degree and be fluent in at leat 2 official languages of the European Union. | 1,300€/month | Spanish National Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation [Click here to apply online for this scholarship/grant] |
| I.A Cursos de verano para extranjeros (I.A Summer courses for foreign nationals) | 11 January 2010 Application closed for this year | 1 month, between July and August 2010 | Foreign, non-Spanish speaking students who wish to improve their Spanish language skills and knowledge about the Spanish culture | 1,200€/month | Spanish National Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation [Click here to apply online for this scholarship/grant] |
| I.B RAE y Academias (RAE and Academies) | 11 January 2010 Application closed for this year | 1 year, starting in July 2010. Possibility of extending the scholarship 1 more year | The applicant must be resident in a country where there is a representation of the RAE, The Royal Spanish Academy, and possess a university degree in Hispanic Philology | 700€/month. In July 2010 the student receives 4,200€ and in Januray 2011 the student receives 4,200€ | Spanish National Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation [Click here to apply online for this scholarship/grant] |
| Grants for North American Language and Culture Assistants in Spain | 30 March 2010 Application closed for this year | During the academic year 2010 - 2011. The academic year starts in mid September and finishes in mid June | The applicant must be a Canadian or US citizen, be fluent in English and/or French and be a Junior or Senior college student or have successfully completed a BA | 700€/month (after taxes) plus health insurance plan | Spanish National Ministry of Education [Click here to apply online for this scholarship/grant] |
