AECID Scholarships (Spain)
Spanish Cooperation MAEC-AECID scholarships provide training and academic opportunities in Spain and abroad for both Spanish citizens and nationals from partner countries in Latin America, Africa, and Asia.
Quick Facts
Status
Funding
Full / PartialDeadline
Varies by specific program track, typically opening in the first quarter of the year
Country
SpainAll Spain guidesEvery Spain scholarship in one place→About the AECID Scholarships
The Spanish Cooperation MAEC-AECID scholarships, administered by the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID) along with partner institutions like Fundación Carolina and FIAP, focus on professional and academic capacity building. The program offers multiple specific tracks for training both Spanish citizens and nationals from partner countries.
Available tracks include the MASTER program for public employees and personnel from public systems in Latin America and the Philippines to pursue on-site Master's degrees in Spain. Other tracks include the ASALE program for Master's studies in lexicography with the Royal Spanish Academy, and the ESCUELA DIPLOMATICA program for the Interuniversity Master in Diplomacy and International Relations.
The MUSICA program provides musical training grants at the Reina Sofia Higher School of Music in Madrid for Ibero-American citizens. Additional programs such as ROMA, ROMAUE, and ROMAIB offer artistic and research residencies at the Real Academia de España in Roma for Spaniards, European Union citizens, and Ibero-American citizens respectively.
For Spanish citizens, the agency provides specialized training tracks such as the COE program for European affairs at the College of Europe, the CULT program for cultural management and scientific diplomacy in foreign diplomatic networks, and the COOPERACION program for development cooperation management.
Most scholarship calls are published during the first quarter of the year. Interested applicants must consult the AECID Electronic Office periodically or subscribe to the web syndication service for alerts.
Eligible Levels
Eligible Fields
Why Choose This Scholarship?
Administered directly by the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs through AECID
Includes prestigious institutional placements such as the Royal Spanish Academy and the Diplomatic School of Spain
Offers targeted support for public servants and professionals from Latin America, Africa, and Asia
Covers diverse disciplines ranging from international relations to music and fine arts residencies
What the Scholarship Covers
Eligibility Requirements
3 requirements
Documents Checklist
5 documents required
How to Apply - Step by Step
Check announcements on the AECID Electronic Office or website during the first quarter of the year.
Review the specific requirements and documentation needed for your chosen program track.
Submit the application through the AECID Electronic Office using the designated electronic registration systems.
Application Timeline
First quarter of the year
Call Publication
Most scholarship calls are published during this period on the AECID Electronic Office.
Insider Tips & Pro Tips
Subscribe to the AECID web syndication service to receive immediate alerts when specific program calls are published.
Review the Electronic Office portal regularly during the first quarter of the year when most calls open.
Ensure you meet the exact nationality and professional background criteria specified for your target track.
Prepare all required certificates and academic credentials in advance of the application window.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Most scholarship and lectureship calls are published during the first quarter of the year on the AECID Electronic Office.
Yes, AECID offers specific scholarship programs for citizens of partner countries in Latin America, Africa, Asia, and other designated regions, alongside programs reserved for Spanish citizens.
Applications must be submitted electronically through the AECID Electronic Office as specified in the individual program call.
Check the Official Website
This scholarship typically opens around First quarter of the year. Confirm the current cycle and deadline on the official portal.
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