La Caixa Foundation Scholarships

La Caixa Foundation scholarships are prestigious postgraduate and research scholarships. For the 2026 Postgraduate Fellowships Abroad call, the foundation stated that applicants must be Spanish or Portuguese nationals and meet specific academic and language requirements.

Required documents

• Online application form.
• Passport or national ID.
• Proof of Spanish or Portuguese nationality.
• Academic transcripts.
• Degree certificate.
• CV.
• Statement of purpose.
• Study project.
• Admission letter or proof of application, depending on call stage.
• Language certificate showing advanced level.
• Recommendation letters.
• Additional essays or supporting documents.
• Interview documents if shortlisted.

Eligible nationalities

• For Postgraduate Fellowships Abroad: Spanish and Portuguese nationals.
• Other La Caixa calls may have different nationality rules.
• Some doctoral or postdoctoral calls may be open to any nationality but include mobility conditions.
• Applicants must check the exact call, not assume all La Caixa scholarships are open internationally.

How to apply

• Apply directly through the La Caixa Foundation platform.
• Select the correct fellowship programme.
• Upload academic and language documents.
• Submit recommendation requests.
• Pass eligibility screening.
• Attend interview if shortlisted.
• Accept fellowship conditions if selected.

Usual timeline

• Start preparing: September to November.
• Application deadline: often winter, depending on call.
• Screening: winter to spring.
• Interviews: spring.
• Results: spring or early summer.
• Admission and visa: after selection.
• Start: depends on host programme, often autumn.
• Payment: according to foundation schedule after acceptance and enrolment.