Fundación Carolina Scholarships

Fundación Carolina, Spain

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Details checked on 30 October 2026. Dates and amounts change every year. Always confirm on the official page.

Who can apply

Mainly citizens of Ibero-American (Latin American) countries; the 2026/27 call offered 736 scholarships across postgraduate, doctoral and institutional programmes. Check the call terms for your nationality before applying.

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About this opportunity

Fundación Carolina offers hundreds of scholarships a year for postgraduate and doctoral study in Spain, mostly for citizens of Latin American countries, with airfare, tuition support, insurance and a monthly allowance.

How to apply, step by step

1. Check that you are eligible. Mainly citizens of Ibero-American (Latin American) countries; the 2026/27 call offered 736 scholarships across postgraduate, doctoral and institutional programmes. Check the call terms for your nationality before applying.
2. Note the deadline. Jan – Mar (annual; the 2026/27 postgraduate call ran 12 Jan – 2 Mar 2026 and doctoral and short stays 12 Jan – 9 Apr 2026 - the next call opens in Jan 2027) Confirm the exact date on the official page.
3. Prepare your documents. Passport or national ID; Academic transcripts and degree certificates; CV; Statement of purpose or motivation letter (if requested); Reference or recommendation letters (if requested); Research proposal (for research degrees, if requested); English-language test result or other language proof (if required); Anything else listed on the official page (this list is a typical checklist - always confirm there).
4. Apply on the official page. Open the official application page and submit your application before the deadline.

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Tips from our advisors

1. Read the eligibility line by line before you write anything. Most rejections are eligibility mismatches, not weak essays.
2. Contact potential supervisors before you apply. Send a one-page research summary and a short, specific email.
3. Show a clear link between your past studies, this programme and your career goal. Committees look for a story, not a list.
4. Start at least 8 to 12 weeks early. Certified transcripts, translations and referee letters usually take longer than expected.
5. Ask your referees at least 4 weeks ahead and give them your CV, your draft SOP and the deadline.
6. Submit at least 48 hours before the deadline. Portals slow down on the last day.

Quick answers

Who can apply for Fundación Carolina Scholarships?

Mainly citizens of Ibero-American (Latin American) countries; the 2026/27 call offered 736 scholarships across postgraduate, doctoral and institutional programmes. Check the call terms for your nationality before applying.

What does Fundación Carolina Scholarships cover?

Full Support (Airfare, tuition fee coverage, health insurance, and monthly stipend for doctoral/postdoctoral research)

When is the deadline for Fundación Carolina Scholarships?

Jan – Mar (annual; the 2026/27 postgraduate call ran 12 Jan – 2 Mar 2026 and doctoral and short stays 12 Jan – 9 Apr 2026 - the next call opens in Jan 2027) Dates change every year, so confirm on the official page.

Where can I study or work with Fundación Carolina Scholarships?

Host countries: Spain.

What documents do I need for Fundación Carolina Scholarships?

Passport or national ID; Academic transcripts and degree certificates; CV; Statement of purpose or motivation letter (if requested); Reference or recommendation letters (if requested); Research proposal (for research degrees, if requested); English-language test result or other language proof (if required); Anything else listed on the official page (this list is a typical checklist - always confirm there).

How much work is the Fundación Carolina Scholarships application?

High: Fundación Carolina Portal Application + Academic Transcripts + Letters of Recommendation