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La Caixa Foundation Postgraduate Fellowships

La Caixa Foundation Postgraduate Fellowships

Applicable For:

Graduate Students

Max Award Amount:

$4,000

Application Deadline:

01/02/2024
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About This Scholarship

If you’re a student from Spain or Portugal interested in pursuing a postgraduate degree such as a master’s or doctorate abroad, you may want to consider applying for the La Caixa Foundation Postgraduate Fellowships. These fellowships are available to students of Spanish or Portuguese nationality who want to pursue graduate or postgraduate studies in North America, Europe, or the Asia-Pacific region. They are sponsored by the La Caixa Foundation, a non-profit banking foundation headquartered in Catalonia. It aims to promote a more equitable and just society by providing more opportunities to those in need. The La Caixa Foundation awards 80 fellowships annually, believing that supporting motivated students is crucial for societal development. The fellowship covers university tuition fees, a monthly allowance, travel expenses, health insurance, and other expenses.

Eligibility Criteria For La Caixa Foundation Postgraduate Fellowships

  • Nationality: Applicants must be either Spanish or Portuguese nationals.
  • Academic qualifications: Applicants must have completed or be in the process of completing a degree that qualifies them for postgraduate studies in their desired field. This degree must have been obtained from a university in Spain, Portugal, or a recognized university abroad.
  • Language proficiency: Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in the language of instruction of the postgraduate program they plan to attend. Applicants must provide evidence of their English proficiency (e.g., TOEFL or IELTS scores) for programs taught in English.
  • Career goals: Applicants must have a clear and well-defined career plan and must be committed to returning to Spain or Portugal upon completion of their studies.
  • Application materials: Applicants must submit a complete application package, including academic transcripts, letters of recommendation, a statement of purpose, and other relevant materials, by the deadline.

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