MAEC-AECID Becas (Spanish Government Scholarships)

Fully FundedMasterPhDPostdoctoral9-24 monthsMultiple cycles · check program

The MAEC-AECID Becas are fully funded scholarships offered by the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID). The programme offers 250+ Master's awards, 11 Diplomatic School scholarships, 19 Royal Academy of Spain in Rome residencies, and College of Europe scholarships for citizens of priority countries for Spanish international cooperation, including Indonesia (for select programs). Benefits include EUR 1,200–1,500/month stipend, tuition coverage, health insurance, and round-trip airfare. Age limit: <35 (Master) or <40 (PhD/research). Deadline: 3 June 2026.

Popular Participating Universities

IE University

Universidad de Girona

Quick info

Application status

Multiple cycles · check program

DAAD deadlines vary per program. Check the official site for the current intake window.

Spain

Master, PhD, Postdoctoral

9-24 months

Open to: Citizens of priority countries for Spanish cooperation: Latin America, Sub-Saharan Africa, North Africa/Middle East, Asia (incl. Indonesia for some programs), Eastern Europe (Ukraine) — NOT EU/EEA/Swiss/high-income OECD

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Info sourced from official providers. Always verify deadlines, requirements, and eligibility directly before applying.

What you get

Monthly stipend of EUR 1,200–EUR 1,500
Full or partial tuition at partner universities
Health insurance included
Round-trip airfare to Spain
Cultural and linguistic support

Monthly: EUR 1,200–EUR 1,500/month stipend / Tuition: full or partial coverage at partner universities / Airfare: round-trip / Insurance: comprehensive

Requirements

First degree: Required

Professional experience: not specified

Country restriction: Citizens of priority countries for Spanish cooperation: Latin America, Sub-Saharan Africa, North Africa/Middle East, Asia (incl. Indonesia for some programs), Eastern Europe (Ukraine) — NOT EU/EEA/Swiss/high-income OECD

Detailed requirements

- Citizen of a priority country for Spanish cooperation — Indonesia ✓ eligible for select programs
- NOT citizen of EU/EEA/Switzerland/high-income OECD country
- Bachelor's degree (Master) or Master's (PhD)
- Age limit: <35 years (Master) or <40 years (PhD/research)
- Sub-programs: (a) Master's programme (250+ awards for Latin America & Philippines), (b) Diplomatic School Master (11 awards), (c) Royal Academy of Spain in Rome (19 residencies), (d) College of Europe scholarships
- Indonesia primarily eligible for Master's programme and College of Europe tracks

Who can apply

Students from Latin America, Sub-Saharan Africa, North Africa/Middle East, Asia (including Indonesia for some programs), and Eastern Europe (Ukraine). NOT for EU/EEA/Swiss/OECD high-income nationals. Master's and PhD applicants under age 35–40. One of the most generous fully funded scholarship programmes for developing-country students, especially for those committed to development work. Indonesia is eligible for select sub-programs.

Fields of study

All academic fields (priority for development cooperation areas)Diplomatic StudiesCultural StudiesResearch

Application window

Multiple cycles · check program

Dates are based on data sourced from official providers (2025-2026 cycle). Deadlines may shift between intake years. Always verify on the official website before applying.

Important dates

Call opens: March 2026 (after BOE publication)

Application deadline: 3 June 2026

Results: typically 3 months after deadline

Studies commence: September–October 2026

Duration: 9 months (Master) or 1–2 years (PhD/research)

How to apply

1Step 1: Verify Indonesia is eligible for your chosen sub-program at aecid.es
2Step 2: Choose a sub-program (Master's, Diplomatic School, Royal Academy, or College of Europe)
3Step 3: Identify a Spanish university/programme that accepts AECID scholars
4Step 4: Prepare application: CV, motivation letter, research proposal (PhD), language certificate
5Step 5: Submit online via AECID Sede Electrónica before 3 June 2026
6Step 6: Application reviewed by AECID panel
7Step 7: Results typically 3 months after deadline
8Step 8: If successful, accept and apply for Spanish student visa