Regional Scholarships in Spain

Spain's autonomous communities offer grants that vary significantly by region.

Required documents

• Application form.
• Passport or NIE/TIE, if required.
• University enrolment proof.
• Academic transcripts.
• Proof of residence or empadronamiento, if required.
• Family income documents.
• Bank account details.
• Tax or financial documents.
• Language documents, if required.
• Regional forms and declarations.

Eligible nationalities

• Depends on the autonomous community.
• Some grants are open to Spanish and EU students.
• Some include non-EU students with legal residence.
• Some require residence in the region.
• Some are linked to income thresholds.
• Some are for Master's students only.

How to apply

• Check the regional government education website.
• Confirm residence and nationality rules.
• Prepare tax and income documents.
• Apply through the regional electronic platform.
• Track notifications and ranking lists.

Usual timeline

• Start preparing: January to April.
• Calls: spring to autumn, depending on region.
• Results: autumn or winter.
• Payment: can be late, often after verification.
• Renewal: annual, based on credits and income.