Scholarships for Bachelor’s Studies in Spain

We’ve compiled a list of scholarships you can apply for if you’d like to get a Bachelor’s in Spain as an international student.

Scholarships are a great way to make your studies more affordable, enabling you to concentrate on your academic program without the added stress of tuition and living expenses.

Here’s a list of scholarships you can apply for if you’d like to get a Bachelor’s in Spain as an international student:

University scholarships

European University of the Atlantic

Merit and Academic Excellence Scholarships

• Scholarship award: Up to full tuition
• Period: 1 year, renewable
• Requirements:
  • Fill out the application and pre-registration form
  • Pay the fees
  • Pass the entrance exam
  • Pass several interviews
• Eligible programs: all programs in Health Sciences, Engineering, Social Sciences, and Humanities

European University (Canarias, Madrid, and Valencia)

Scholarships For Students with a High Academic Performance

• Scholarship award: Up to 50% discount on tuition, 70% for Medicine, or a fixed amount of up to €3,000
• Requirements:
  • Have an average grade of 7.5 (or higher depending on the program)
  • Fill out the Application for Financial Aid for Students with High Academic Achievement
  • Submit EvAU/EBAU grade certificate

UIC Barcelona

International Excellence Scholarship

• Scholarship award: 20% discount on tuition
• Eligible programs: All programs except Dentistry and Medicine
• Requirements:
  • Have an average grade of 8 in the Spanish system
  • Pass the UIC Barcelona specific exam
  • Pay the application fees

IE University

Awards granted upon admission

These highly competitive scholarships consider your academic trajectory and are awarded to top students.

• Scholarship award: Varies depending on your merit and available funding

Note: By applying to IE, you will be automatically considered for awards granted upon admission, so there’s no separate application.

IE Scholarships

There are many different scholarships available for IEU students:

• Academic Achievement Scholarship
• Young Entrepreneurs Scholarship
• Humanities Scholarship
• Women in Stem Scholarship
• Sustainability Scholarship

Award amount and specific requirements can vary depending on the scholarship but generally, you can expect the following:

• Scholarship award: Up to 60% of tuition discount
• Requirements: Publicly and regularly participate in activities related to the field

Governmental scholarships

Progress Scholarship from the Ministry of Education and Vocational Training

• University: University of Alicante
• Scholarship award: €1,000
• Period: 1 year, can be renewed
• Number of winners: 6
• Requirements: Minimum average grade of 9

Scholarship from the Ministry of Culture and Sports

• Scholarship award: Full tuition (for the minimum credits required to obtain a degree) and more
• Field: Defense and Civil Guard
• Requirements: You must be over 25 years old

Major-specific scholarships

IED Design Talent Scholarship

• Scholarship award: Up to full tuition
• University: IED Istituto Europeo di Design, Accademia di Belle Arti Aldo Galli, and IED Kunsthal Bilbao
• Field: Design, Fashion, Communication, or Visual Arts
• Requirements: Submit a proposal on a specific topic

Collaboration Scholarship

The European University of the Atlantic offers the Specific Training Program for Students to provide students with the opportunity to collaborate on real-life projects.

• University: European University of the Atlantic
• Scholarship award: Full tuition
• Number of recipients: 20
• Period: 1 year, renewable
• Field: Engineering
• Requirements:
  • Submit an application and pre-registration form, id or passport
  • Pay the fees
  • Pass the entrance exam
  • Provide academic records

Privately funded scholarships

Global Bachelor’s Scholarship

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• Scholarship award: $5,000
• Requirements:
  • Plan to enroll in any undergraduate program abroad
  • Meet the entry and language requirements for the university or college of your choice
  • Hold a valid high school diploma (or equivalent)
  • Be eligible for a study visa

Study Abroad Scholarship Program 

Spanish Studies Abroad

The Study Abroad Scholarship Program is meant to help offset extra expenses while abroad, such as flights, transportation, entertainment, etc.

• Scholarship award: $500-1,500
• Requirements:
  • Write an essay stating your life story why you want to learn the Spanish language or a unique chapter in your life
  • Have a 3.0-3.5 GPA
• There are 2 types of scholarships offered – merit-based and diversity-based