Hey guys, I’m looking into studying in Spain and wanted to know what kind of scholarships in Spain for international students are out there. Like, do they cover full fees or just part of it? And is it super hard to get them?
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hey @nikhil_quasar
1. Spanish Government Scholarships (MAEC-AECID)
- Offered by Spain’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, these grants typically include tuition, a monthly stipend, and sometimes travel support.
- Especially targeted at students from developing regions (Latin America, Asia, Africa).
- Deadlines often fall between February–March each year.
- Official portal: MAEC-AECID Scholarships
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2. Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees (EMJMD)
- These are super competitive but highly rewarding: fully funded programs, covering tuition, living allowance (~€1,100/month), travel, insurance—usually for two years.
- Spain hosts several EMJMD programs like Color in Informatics & Media Technology (CIMET) and others.
- You can browse current programs through the official catalog.
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3. Fundación Carolina
- Aimed at students from Latin America (and select other regions).
- Provides full or partial tuition, monthly stipend, insurance, and sometimes round-trip airfare.
- Application window typically opens in January and closes around March–April.
- Official call page: Fundación Carolina Scholarships
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4. “la Caixa” Foundation
- Offers postgraduate fellowships to study in Spain or abroad (Master’s, PhD).
- Highly competitive, with generous living allowances and support.
- They also fund domestic bachelor students under certain programs.
5. University- & Program-Specific Scholarships
- Many universities (like University of Barcelona, Complutense Madrid, Salamanca) and schools (Barcelona GSE, IE, UAM, etc.) offer partial to full scholarships based on merit or need.
- Coverage varies: some include tuition waivers, stipends, or travel.
Hi @nikhil_quasar, Spain actually has quite a few scholarships for international students some are offered by the Spanish government, some by universities, and a few by private organizations. Big ones include the Erasmus+ scholarships, MAEC-AECID scholarships, and university-specific awards like those from Universidad de Barcelona or IE University.
Most of them usually cover partial tuition or living expenses, but there are a few that can cover full fees (though those are more competitive). How hard they are to get really depends on the scholarship merit-based ones need strong academics, while some need proof of financial need or a specific background. Best bet is to shortlist your universities first, then check what they offer for international students.
You can also check out this guide on scholarships for postgraduate students in Spain, which lists popular options and their eligibility in detail.
Yeah, there are quite a few actually! Look up the Erasmus Mundus program, it’s pretty popular and covers a good chunk of your costs. Some Spanish universities like University of Barcelona and University of Granada also have their own scholarships. Most cover tuition and sometimes living expenses, but not always full.