Attention students. The MEC scholarships for 2023-2024 bring notable changes that let you earn more money in less time. Read on to learn everything you need to know about the new scholarships, straight from the Ministry of Education.
The Ministry of Education has announced a major update to the MEC scholarship system. By advancing the application timeline for this year, funds will reach students sooner. If financing post-secondary education is a concern, this is essential information.
New scholarships for students: €1,730 for Baccalaureate and vocational training and €3,130 for university studies
MEC 2023 scholarship application deadline: When should you apply?
Waves of waiting during the summer are over. Applications for MEC scholarships open on 27 March and close on 17 May 2023. This covers scholarships for AP, Baccalaureate, bachelor’s and master’s programs, postgraduate studies, and other non-university options. Applicants have nearly two months to submit their materials, but timeliness matters—procrastination can cost opportunities.
The application process is entirely digital through the Ministry of National Education Electronic Office. Access options include using a username and password, a digital certificate, or registering with [email protected]
Information: MEC 2023 scholarship application deadline. When to apply.
MEC Scholarships 2023: How much money can you earn?
Expect surprising figures. This year more than 2.5 billion euros are distributed through fixed and variable components. The fixed portion includes several categories:
- Tuition scholarship covers the cost of the first enrollment credits (not the second).
- By family income: up to 1,700 euros.
- Relocation during the course: up to 2,500 euros.
- Academic excellence: between 50 and 125 euros.
- Basis: up to 300 euros (only for basic vocational training).
This is followed by a separate aid of 400 euros available to students who do not meet income requirements.
After the fixed portion is allocated, the remaining funds are distributed as a variable portion. Each student’s share is calculated using a formula that considers economic status and academic achievements.
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MEC Scholarships 2023: Requirements
What is needed to apply for the scholarship? The requirements include both economic factors and academic criteria. In short, the key qualifications are:
- Citizenship in Spain or membership in a European Union state.
- No title equal to or higher than the degree for which the scholarship is requested.
- Household assets must not exceed 42,900 euros.
- First-year university students must enroll in 60 credits, or 30 credits in exceptional cases.
- In the second year, enrollment must match the prior year’s credits, with a minimum pass rate by field: engineering and architecture 65%, health sciences 80%, social and legal sciences and arts and humanities 90%.