Fundación Carolina Scholarships 2026-2027

Overview

The Fundacion Carolina Scholarships are one of the main study-abroad funding programs linking Spain with Latin America. For 2026-2027, Fundacion Carolina opened its 26th call (convocatoria), offering 736 scholarships across all fields of knowledge for nationals of the Ibero-American Community of Nations to study and carry out research in Spain.

The program is aimed mainly at Latin American graduates with strong academic and professional records. It supports several levels of study and research: official master's degrees, doctoral programs, short postdoctoral stays, faculty mobility, and institutional studies, with a thematic emphasis tied to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

For 2026-2027, the 736 scholarships break down as follows: 228 for postgraduate (master's) study, 120 for doctoral studies and short postdoctoral stays, 114 doctoral renewals, 24 for faculty mobility, and 250 for institutional studies. That makes Fundacion Carolina one of the largest single-source funders of Latin American talent in Spain, working with a wide network of Spanish universities and institutions that host the awarded students.

Key Facts at a Glance

• Funding body: Fundacion Carolina (Spain)
• Edition: 26th call, academic year 2026-2027
• Total scholarships: 736 across all fields of knowledge
• Postgraduate (master's) scholarships: 228
• Doctoral and short postdoctoral stays: 120
• Doctoral renewals: 114
• Faculty mobility: 24
• Institutional studies: 250
• Study location: Spain
• Who can apply: Nationals of countries in the Ibero-American Community of Nations
• Application portal: gestion.fundacioncarolina.es

Eligibility Criteria

The program is open only to applicants from Latin America and the wider Ibero-American community who want to study in Spain. Eligibility usually includes:

• Being a national of a country in the Ibero-American Community of Nations (Latin American countries, plus Spain, Portugal and other countries with historical, cultural and geographical ties).
• Holding the academic qualification required for your chosen modality, for example a relevant Bachelor's or equivalent degree for master's programs, or the appropriate degree for doctoral and postdoctoral programs.
• A strong academic or professional record backed by an outstanding curriculum.
• Meeting the specific requirements of the program and partner university you choose.

Each modality and partner program can set extra conditions, so check the specific requirements for the scholarship you're targeting before you submit.

Scholarship Benefits

The scholarships are meant to make study in Spain affordable. Depending on the modality and the agreement with the host institution, benefits usually include:

• Tuition coverage, which may be full (100%) or partial depending on the program.
• A monthly living allowance toward maintenance and accommodation (commonly around €1,200 per month, though the exact amount varies by agreement).
• Medical (non-pharmaceutical) insurance during the stay in Spain.
• Round-trip international airfare between your home country and Spain, in many cases.

The exact mix and amount of benefits depends on the modality and the convention signed with each partner institution, so check the conditions attached to your chosen program.

How to Apply

Applications are submitted online through the Fundacion Carolina system. The process runs like this:

• Read the official 2026-2027 call (convocatoria) on the Fundacion Carolina website and pick the modality and program that fits your profile.
• Create an applicant account and complete your application through the portal at gestion.fundacioncarolina.es.
• Upload the required documents and complete all sections before your modality's deadline.
• Submit, then watch your account for updates on selection and any interviews.

Required Documents

Requirements vary by modality and program, but applicants are commonly asked for:

• A valid passport or national identity document proving Ibero-American nationality.
• Academic degree certificates and official transcripts.
• A detailed, up-to-date curriculum vitae.
• A letter of admission or pre-admission to the chosen program in Spain, where required.
• A motivation or statement letter explaining your goals.
• Letters of recommendation, where requested.
• Any other documents named in the particular call.

Important Dates & Deadlines

Deadlines for 2026-2027 differ by modality. The application period opened in January 2026, with these cut-off dates:

• Postgraduate (master's) and institutional studies: 2 March 2026.
• Summer School (ECV) program: 18 February 2026.
• Doctoral, short postdoctoral stays and faculty mobility: 9 April 2026.

Confirm the exact time and time zone on the official call, since deadlines are usually set to Spanish local time.

Tips for a Strong Application

• Match your profile carefully to a specific modality and partner program before you apply.
• Lead with your academic and professional record, since selection is competitive and curriculum quality carries a lot of weight.
• Tie your study or research plan to the 2030 Agenda and sustainable development priorities where it fits.
• Secure admission or pre-admission to your Spanish program early when it's required.
• Write a clear, focused motivation letter that explains how the scholarship advances your goals and how you'll contribute back home.
• Submit well before the deadline to avoid last-minute trouble with documents or the portal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many Fundacion Carolina scholarships are available for 2026-2027?

The 26th call offers 736 in total across all fields: 228 postgraduate, 120 doctoral and short postdoctoral, 114 doctoral renewals, 24 faculty mobility, and 250 institutional study scholarships.

Q: Who is eligible to apply?

Nationals of countries in the Ibero-American Community of Nations, mainly Latin American graduates who want to study or do research in Spain.

Q: What do the scholarships cover?

Usually tuition (full or partial), a monthly living allowance, medical insurance, and in many cases round-trip airfare, depending on the modality.

Q: When are the deadlines?

Postgraduate and institutional studies close on 2 March 2026, the Summer School (ECV) program on 18 February 2026, and doctoral, postdoctoral and mobility programs on 9 April 2026.

Q: Where do I apply?

Online through the Fundacion Carolina portal at gestion.fundacioncarolina.es, following the steps in the official call.

Related Scholarships

• OAS Academic Scholarships (Organization of American States) for graduate study across the Americas.
• MAEC-AECID Scholarships, also for study in Spain.
• Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's scholarships open to Latin American applicants.
• Other Spanish university and regional government scholarships for Ibero-American students.