Deadline for 2026-2027 mec scholarships opens today

The Spanish Ministry of Education and Vocational Training has launched the application process for its 2026-2027 MEC Scholarships. The deadline is set for May 18, 2026, at 3:00 PM local time.

New changes for the 2026-2027 academic year

For the upcoming school year, several changes have been implemented to the scholarship program. These include:

• Part-time university students with 38-59 ECTS credits can now apply for partial grants for rent and residence, up to €350 each, provided all other requirements are met.

• Students with disabilities (25%-64%) will be granted a full scholarship for 45 credits instead of the standard 60 credits.

• Students from Ceuta and Melilla studying in the Peninsula will receive an additional displacement aid ranging from €444 to €888.

• The economic eligibility limits for applying have been increased by 10% for family assets.

• New scholarships, the Luisa de Medrano grants, will be offered to students who need to transfer to a different university within Spain, with a maximum of 2,300 scholarships worth €900 each for nine months.

Eligibility and application process

Applicants must meet specific requirements, including income and asset limits, to be considered for the grants. The application process can be completed online through the Ministry's electronic portal, with the exception of students from Catalonia who must apply through the Generalitat de Catalunya, as the competencies for this scholarship have been transferred to the regional government.

The final scholarship amount will depend on several factors, including the student's income, residence status, and academic performance. The maximum grant can be up to €3,700, consisting of a fixed component of €2,700, and a variable component ranging from €60 to €125, depending on the student's financial situation and academic excellence.