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A scholarship is an annual financial grant awarded to help cover the costs of attending a higher education programme or completing a compulsory professional internship. It is awarded on a non-repayable basis for the relevant academic year, provided that the student does not have an adequate level of financial resources.
The scholarship is valid for one academic year, must be renewed annually, and the amount awarded varies according to the household's income.
The key dates for applying for a scholarship for the 2026/2027 academic year are as follows:
Students applying for a scholarship for the first time must request login credentials for the application platform from 14 August onwards by completing the following FORM.
The information presented below relates to the 2025/2026 academic year and is currently being updated. Information regarding the 2026/2027 academic year will be published as soon as it becomes available.
For students entering Higher Education for the first time through the National Higher Education Admission Competition, the scholarship application is submitted simultaneously with the application for admission to higher education (CNA 2026/27), according to the following schedule:
| National Higher Education Admission Competition (2026) | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| First Phase | 20 July 2026 | 6 August 2026 |
| Second Phase | 24 August 2026 | 2 September 2026 |
| Third Phase | 22 September 2026 | 24 September 2026 |
These dates are subject to confirmation.
Scholarship applications are submitted online through the DGES website. When completing the higher education application form, applicants will be asked whether they wish to benefit from social support. If they answer "Yes", they will receive an SMS from DGES (sent to the personal mobile phone number provided in the application form) containing a username, password and the link to the scholarship application page.
Applicants must access the indicated webpage, complete and submit the scholarship application form during the relevant higher education application phase. Please note that, in addition to completing and submitting the form, students must upload the documents required to complete their application.
For further information on how to apply for a scholarship, please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions.
Once the results of the National Higher Education Admission Competition have been published, correctly submitted scholarship applications are forwarded to the Student Support Services of the institution to which the student has been admitted.
You will be redirected to the Directorate-General for Higher Education (DGES) website.
To submit an application, you must:
Scholarship applications are submitted by completing an online application form. To assist applicants, a Candidate Guide is available (this is also accessible through each applicant's personal area).
DGES also provides a Scholarship Calculator for scholarship applications. By completing the required fields correctly, applicants can check whether they are eligible for a scholarship.
