Canary Islands Scholarship Announcements for 2025/2026 Academic Year

Overview

The Canary Islands government has announced the final awarding of over 2.17 million euros in scholarships for university students during the 2025/2026 academic year.

This follows a detailed review process where thousands of applications from students across the region were assessed, with some requests approved and others denied based on eligibility criteria.

Distribution of Funds

• Funding is split among students from:
  • the University of La Laguna
  • the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
  • students attending universities outside the Canary Islands
• Successful recipients will receive:
  • financial aid directly
  • payments to cover university registration fees

Application Process

• Involved provisional approvals, public notifications, and a period for students to contest or clarify their applications.
• Revisions were made after reviewing student appeals and correcting any errors identified during the process.

Broader Context

This scholarship initiative reflects the government’s broader efforts to:

• support higher education access amid ongoing social and economic challenges
• ease the financial burden of university studies for residents and international students
• reinforce the region’s commitment to fostering academic excellence and opportunity

"This initiative aims to make higher education more accessible and equitable for all students in the region," an official stated.