Introduction to Fully Funded Scholarships in Spain
It is actually possible to move to a new country and a unique one like Spain without spending a dime. Tuition is paid, accommodation paid, everything about it is all covered. And in most cases, IELTS is not even required.
Answering Your Scholarship Questions
A previous post covered how to study in Spain on scholarship or for free. Comments and questions came in: are there more opportunities? Which ones are open right now? Is there an age limit? Is there anything for undergraduates? Here is a fresh list of scholarships in Spain that are opening soon or that are still accepting applications for 2025 to 2026. Some of them are partial scholarships while some are fully funded scholarships.
SAD Talent Scholarship for Undergraduates
Coverage and Eligibility for Business Students
The first one is the SAD Talent Scholarship. This is undergraduate-focused, fully funded, and one thing to know about this institution is that it is one of the top business schools in Europe located right in the heart of Barcelona.
Eligibility for Business Schools
They cover up to 100% of tuition fees that is around €20,000 per year, renewable for 4 years. The eligibility requirements are: an application must be made to one of the bachelor’s programs in the institution like business studies, law, global governance and the likes. Admission must be secured first and foremost, and then an excellent academic record and good CGPA are required, along with a family income that is under €18,000 per year. There is no IELTS requirement. If studies were conducted in English or from an English-speaking country, proof of English or even passing their internal test can be used.
Application Links and Competitive Advantages
The timeline of the scholarship is linked to the admission round. An application for admission must be made and the scholarship will be given afterwards after proving and meeting all the eligibility requirements. This one is competitive, but for a strong student, it can literally pay for an entire degree in one of the most vibrant cities in Europe.
Santander Equality Scholarship
Inclusive Support and Community Giveaways
The Santander Equality Scholarship is an all-level inclusive support scholarship. Santander is one of the biggest banks in Spain. The program is not just about grades it’s about giving access to students from underrepresented backgrounds. It is a partial or fully funded scholarship. In some cases, transport help, housing stipends, mentorship support and lots of other benefits are included.
Eligibility for Diverse Student Groups
This scholarship is open to all levels bachelors, masters, PhD but it prioritizes students with financial needs, students with disabilities, students from rural or underrepresented communities, and international students are welcome as well. This scholarship is currently open, but it closes September 16, 2025. Many programs are in Spanish because it is a Spanish bank offering the scholarship, but it is not always necessary to speak Spanish fluently to apply. Some universities offer English-taught programs.
The Santander scholarship is designed for equality it doesn’t just go to the top 1% of students. It supports potential.
Bax Government Scholarship
Comprehensive Support in the Bax Region
The Bax Government Scholarship covers students from bachelors to PhD, with general support to cover food, tuition, living support up to €1,000 per month, plus bonus grants for materials, transport, and housing.
Acceptance into a university in the Bax region is required. Bax is a region in Spain. Acceptance into any of the universities in the Bax region whether for an undergraduate program, masters, or PhD is necessary, and family income must fall below at least €40,000 per year. Low-income families are the most common beneficiaries of these opportunities. No Spanish ID is required. International students are free to apply. It typically opens late July or August and the deadline is usually late September. Spanish language is not heavily required, and some programs are taught in Spanish while others are not.
Studying in English in Spain
There is detailed information available on how to study in Spain in English for those who don’t know any Spanish but want to study in Spain. Since the search will be for a university in the Bax region that grants admission, it is probably best to do it in the language best understood. The Bax region is one region of Spain that everyone should consider, especially when looking for local experiences and funding.
IMDEA Network PhD Program in Madrid
Research Pathways and Eligibility Criteria
The IMDEA Network PhD Program in Madrid is fully funded full tuition, monthly salary, paid research trips and conferences and it’s usually a 3 to 5 year contract.
For those who want to do a PhD program and enjoy research, this one is ideal. A relevant master’s degree and a strong academic or research background are required. No IELTS is needed if education was conducted in English. The ability to write and present clearly is important. This one is ongoing and expiring very soon.
UIC Barcelona Excellence Scholarships
Application Windows and Bonus Tech Scholarships
This is a partial scholarship, renewable with good academic standing. A 20% to 80% tuition discount is offered and 80% is a significant amount. Applicants should be bachelor’s or master’s degree applicants with a good CGPA. A scholarship entrance test is required. No IELTS is needed. Application windows are from November, January, April and sometimes end in June. This one is ideal if looking for a partial scholarship while being based in one of Europe’s most student-friendly cities.
Additional Scholarship Opportunities
Tech Talent and University of Salamanca
The Hbert Space Scholarship and the UT Ad Scholarship for tech, design, and entrepreneurship are also fully funded with a monthly stipend. They open soon in October 2025 and are based in Barcelona.
There is also the University of Salamanca Talent Scholarship. The University of Salamanca is always giving out scholarships, but this one is a talent scholarship. It is for students with a high CGPA, probably first class and upwards, and it opens in December 2025.
University of Nebrija and Application Strategies
The Nebrija University Scholarship is currently open and applications are rolling in. It covers up to 30% tuition. Being among the first applicants is recommended. Start early do not wait for the final deadlines before applying because many scholarships run on a rolling basis. With a high volume of applicants, it is better not to be at the later end of the application window.
Required Documents and English Certificates
Applications should include motivational letters and recommendation letters. These show the scholarship board who an applicant is beyond just their grades. There is no IELTS requirement except when applying to a specific university that teaches in English, or perhaps a UK-based university that has a branch in Spain. Most of those require IELTS. But many Spanish universities have English-taught programs and do not require IELTS. They may give an internal test or accept an English proficiency certificate.
Future Pathways and Conclusion
Resident Permits and Community Support
More content is coming soon, including a topic on how to use a special pathway for those who want to obtain a resident permit in Spain very fast. These are the scholarships that provide a head start on a study journey in Spain.