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The “La Caixa” Foundation offers scholarships for postgraduate studies including opportunities at top universities and research institutions in Australia

James Cook University

Key Details

  • Scholarships Available: 100 scholarships for postgraduate studies, including master’s, doctoral, or predoctoral research programs, with a maximum duration of 24 months.
  • Eligible Destination: Postgraduate studies can be pursued in Australia.
  • Fields of Study: Open to all areas of knowledge, except for Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs.
  • Program Requirements: Scholarships are intended for master’s or doctoral programs that must commence with the scholarship. Predoctoral scientific and technical research placements are also eligible.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following key requirements, among others:

  • Nationality: Must hold Spanish or Portuguese citizenship.
  • Language Proficiency: Demonstrate advanced proficiency in the language of instruction for the destination program.
  • Academic Background: Hold a bachelor’s degree from a Spanish (for Spanish applicants) or Portuguese (for Portuguese applicants) university. The degree must have been completed between January 2016 and July 2025.
  • Additional Restrictions: Candidates who completed their undergraduate degree abroad prior to the start of the scholarship are not eligible.

Key Dates

  • Status: Open
  • Application Deadline: February 5, 2025, at 2:00 PM (Central European Time).
  • Preselection Results and Interview Invitations: April 23, 2025.
  • Selection Interviews: May 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, and 21, 2025.
  • Final Results: May 29, 2025.

If you require more information, contact us. We will guide you through the application process to secure a Letter of Offer from an Australian university, a requirement for this scholarship.