Scholarships in Spain for international students

6 scholarships you can use to study in Spain are listed on Pathyras — Spain's own government, university and foundation funding plus international awards that cover it. Check eligibility, deadlines and the official application page in the scholarship tool.

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By study level

Bachelor's · 1 Master's · 6 PhD / research · 3

Spain scholarships

Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters
European Commission (Erasmus+) · Master's
EUR 1,400/month for up to 24 months (max ~EUR 33,600)
IE Foundation Scholarships
IE Foundation · Bachelor's / Master's
Merit and need-based awards covering part or up to all of tuition
La Caixa Foundation Postgraduate Fellowships
La Caixa Foundation · Master's / PhD
Full tuition, a monthly allowance (e.g. EUR 1,600 in Europe), settling-in payment, travel, visa and medical insurance
MAEC-AECID Scholarships
Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID) · Master's / PhD
EUR 1,200/month + up to EUR 4,000 tuition support

Multi-country scholarships you can use in Spain

International and regional awards whose host universities include Spain.

Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters
European Commission · Master's
🌍 European Union award — usable in Spain
All tuition and participation costs, insurance, plus EUR 1,400 per month for up to 24 months

Study-anywhere scholarships

Awards you can take to a university of your choice, including in Spain.

Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Aga Khan Foundation · Master's / PhD
🌍 Study anywhere except United Kingdom, Russia
Postgraduate costs awarded as 50% grant / 50% loan; full degree duration for Master's, first two years for PhD

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Frequently asked questions

Are there scholarships for international students in Spain?

Yes. 6 scholarships you can use to study in Spain are listed on Pathyras: Spain's own government, university and foundation funding (such as Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters, IE Foundation Scholarships and La Caixa Foundation Postgraduate Fellowships) plus international awards that cover it.

Which study levels do Spain scholarships cover?

Listed scholarships by level: Bachelor's 1, Master's 6, PhD / research 3. Eligibility differs per award, so check each one's official source.