Spain Government Scholarships 2026–2027 (Fully Funded)

June 12, 2026 / Kings

The Spanish government offers multiple fully‑funded scholarships for international students to study at top Spanish universities (University of Barcelona, Autonomous University of Madrid, University of Granada, and more).

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Scholarship Best For Key Benefits Deadline (approx.)
MAEC‑AECID Students from Latin America, Africa, Asia, Philippines Full tuition + stipend + travel Feb–June 2026
Becas MEC Students with Spanish residency Up to €2,700 + tuition April 7 – May 18, 2026
Fundación Carolina Latin American students Full funding for Master’s/PhD Jan–April 2026
FPU/FPI (PhD contracts) Doctoral researchers ~€24,000/year salary + benefits Mid‑Jan to mid‑Feb 2026
Erasmus Mundus Master’s students (multiple countries) Full tuition + €1,000‑1,200/month Oct 2025 – Jan 2026
“la Caixa” Foundation STEM PhD & postdoc Fully‑funded fellowships Varies

✅ Who Can Apply? (General Eligibility)

  • Nationality: Varies by program. MAEC‑AECID targets Asia/Africa/Latin America/Philippines; Fundación Carolina is for Latin America; Becas MEC requires Spanish residency.
  • Academic: Must have previous degree (Bachelor’s for Master’s, Master’s for PhD) with strong grades.
  • Language: Spanish or English proficiency (some programs accept without IELTS if course is in Spanish or you provide alternative proof).
  • Age: Some programs have caps (e.g., 22–35 for MAEC‑AECID).
  • Financial need: Required for income‑based scholarships like Becas MEC.

📝 How to Apply (Step by Step)

  1. Research – Visit the official Spanish Ministry of Education portal: becaseducacion.gob.es
  2. Prepare documents – Transcripts, CV, motivation letter, recommendation letters (2‑3), research proposal (for PhD), language certificates, proof of financial need (if required).
  3. Apply online – Each program has its own portal (e.g., AECID electronic headquarters for MAEC‑AECID).
  4. Submit before the deadline – Late applications are not accepted.