Community of Madrid Approves €6.4 Million for Excellence Scholarships in 2026/27 Academic Year

Over 3,000 university and higher arts education students will benefit from these grants aimed at recognizing high academic achievement.

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The Community of Madrid will allocate over €6.4 million to Excellence Scholarships for the 2026/27 academic year, an investment approved by the Governing Council that will benefit more than 3,000 students with the most outstanding academic records from Madrid's universities and higher arts education centers.

These grants, managed by the Ministry of Education, Science and Universities, are aimed at both new entrants and currently enrolled students in institutions within the region or affiliated centers. Each beneficiary student will receive €2,100 to support their academic training.
The eligibility criteria for these subsidies vary depending on the field of knowledge and level of study. For new university entrants, a minimum average grade of 12.9 points is required, while for initiating higher arts education, the required grade is 11 points. For currently enrolled students, the requirements are 8.35 points for Engineering and Architecture, and 8.85 for Medicine and double degrees. For higher arts education, the minimum grade is 8.5 points, and for other studies, it is 9.2 points.
The official call for these scholarships for the current academic year will be published during the month of November. Interested parties can find detailed information and consult the full terms and conditions on the official website of the Community of Madrid.
Based on information from the official source: Comunidad de Madrid — Notas de prensa (21/10/2026)