MAEC-AECID Scholarships

MAEC-AECID scholarships are Spanish government scholarships linked to international cooperation, diplomacy, culture and academic training. AECID's 2026-2027 page lists programmes for citizens of Latin America, Africa and Asia, including programme-specific calls.

Required documents

• Electronic application form.
• Valid passport.
• Proof of nationality.
• Academic transcripts.
• Degree certificate.
• CV.
• Motivation letter.
• Admission letter or programme-specific proof.
• Spanish language proof, if required.
• Recommendation letters, if requested.
• Employment certificate, if required by the programme.
• For some programmes, proof of being a public official or public-sector employee.
• PDF documents uploaded through the official electronic platform.

Eligible nationalities

• Depends on the specific MAEC-AECID programme.
• Some 2026-2027 calls target citizens of Latin America, Africa and Asia.
• Some calls specifically target Africa and the Middle East.
• Spanish citizens are eligible for other separate MAEC-AECID calls, not necessarily the same ones.
• Applicants must check the nationality list and programme type.

How to apply

• Visit the AECID scholarship and lectorates page.
• Choose the exact programme.
• Read the official call.
• Register on the electronic platform.
• Upload documents in PDF.
• Submit before the deadline.
• Monitor notifications through the electronic system.

Usual timeline

• Start preparing: January to March.
• Calls: often spring or early summer, depending on programme.
• Application window: can be short, sometimes only a few weeks or working days.
• Results: summer.
• Visa: summer.
• Start: usually September or October.
• Payment: after arrival, registration and scholarship formalities.