Beca Santander Ayuda Económica

The Beca Santander Ayuda Económica is a temporary economic-assistance scholarship offered by Banco Santander / Santander Universidades for students enrolled in Spanish higher-education institutions. It provides a one-off cash grant to help cover study-related costs for undergraduate, master's and short-course students (including higher vocational training) studying in Spain. The programme is open to applicants from Spain, the European Union and Latin America subject to residency and enrolment conditions at participating institutions.

One-time payment of €1,000 to each selected student; payment scheduled between December and January.

Students enrolled (matriculated) in one of the 74 participating Spanish universities or higher vocational training centres for Degree, Master, Postgraduate or Higher Vocational Training; eligible applicants include Spanish nationals or EU citizens resident in Spain, and Latin American applicants (different residence requirements for those under/over 18). No minimum grade is required.

Apply via the Santander Open Academy online application portal for the Ayuda Económica 2026 programme.