Spanish courses
Grants for Spanish Courses 2025-2026
Open call for Foreign Universities
The Valle de la Lengua Campus has opened its second scholarship call for the 2025-2026 academic year. These scholarships are aimed at international students wishing to study one of the Spanish Language and Culture Courses at the University of La Rioja.
The main objective of this grant programme is to promote Spanish around the world, encouraging international students to study Spanish as a foreign language at the University of La Rioja. We also seek to expand our internationalisation network and strengthen existing bonds.
About our Spanish Language and Culture Courses
The Spanish Language and Culture Courses by the University of La Rioja are designed for students of any nationality who wish to learn or improve their Spanish skills. Taught by specialized university professors, they combine systematic instruction in grammar and vocabulary with the practice of communicative skills.
- Intensive courses of 15 to 20 hours per week.
- Various levels, adapted to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
- Studying different aspects of Spanish culture.
- A diploma of completion indicating the level reached.
- Optional SIELE certification from the Cervantes Institute, certifying the student’s Spanish proficiency.
For more information about the courses, check this link: https://www.unirioja.es/spanish-courses/
Grant characteristics
These scholarships cover:
- Tuition fees of the preferred Spanish Language and Culture course.
- Accommodation during the period of the chosen course.
- The maximum amount of aid for accommodation will be used exclusively for this accommodation and cannot be used for other expenses, neither by the home university nor the University of La Rioja.
- The University of La Rioja will look for appropriate accommodation for students, depending on availability.
Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis, evaluating various criteria to select the beneficiary universities. The total program budget is 49,687 euros, and the final number of scholarships will depend on the participating universities and the selected courses.
Course types to choose from
Each university may apply for a scholarship for one course from the following options:
- Full academic year: October 1, 2025 – June 5, 2026
- Autumn Semester: October 1, 2025– March 18, 2026
- Spring Semester: January 8 – June 5, 2026
- Autumn Quarter: October 1 – December 11, 2025
- Winter Quarter: January 8 – March 18, 2026
- Spring Quarter: March 19 – June 5, 2026
- Summer Course: June 29 – July 24, 2026
Requirements and eligibility
Requirements for Universities:
- Have a department, section, unit or equivalent, related to language, history, culture, economics and/or art related to Spanish, and/or Hispanic studies.
- Must carry out an internal selection process to choose their candidate(s), ensuring transparency, equality, and objectivity.
Beneficiaries:
The scholarships are awarded to foreign universities that meet the requirements, but the final beneficiary is the student designated by the university.
Assessment criteria for candidate universities
- Having a signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) or any other collaboration agreement with the University of La Rioja to promote student and staff Mobility, or at least, it has been signed by the applicant university and is pending signature by the University of La Rioja: (25 points).
- Total number of students from the foreign university enrolled in Spanish language and culture courses at the University of La Rioja during the 2021-2022, 2022-2023, and 2023-2024 courses (up to 25 points):
- 0 students: 0 points
- From 1 to 15 students: 10 points
- From 16 to 25 students: 15 points
- From 26 to 50 students: 25 points
- Motivation letter that includes at least the following considerations (up to 50 points):
- Number of Spanish language students at the applicant university;
- Number of students from the applicant university who study in Spain annually;
- Description of the Spanish language program offered by the applicant university;
- Justification of the applicant university’s interest in establishing collaboration with the University of La Rioja.Application process.
Application process
- The home university will carry out the selection of a student, as indicated above.
- The potential home universities must apply by filling in the following online form: https://forms.office.com/e/5MaxrBEfzj
- Along with the with the form, it will be necessary to attach:
- Annex I – Application Form:Addressed to the Director of the Valle de la Lengua Project. It must be signed by the Rector or a representative from the applicant university.
- Annex II – Legal Representation(if applicable): Letter or certificate proving representation of the applicant university, in case Annex I is not signed by the Rector. (e.g. Head of the Spanish department).
- Annex III – Commitment to Participation: A statement signed by both the selected participant and the applicant university confirming their commitment to attend the course on behalf of the university.
- Passport or National ID Document: of the selected person as the final recipient of the scholarship.
- Selection certificate: Letter/Certificate of Selection from the home university, confirming the selection of the student.
- Academic certificate: Letter or certificate from the home university certifying that the student is enrolled in the relevant academic year.
Deadline
Applications may be submitted until June 20, 2025, 23:59 CET (UTC+01:00). Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
About the Valle de la Lengua Project
Valle de la Lengua Project is one of the priority lines of action of the Valle de la Lengua strategic project. This project has been promoted by the Government of La Rioja to take advantage of Spanish as a tool for development. It includes actions in different areas, including learning and teaching.
In this area, the University of La Rioja plays a key role as a strategic partner for the development of differential and innovative training and conference activities about Spanish Language and Culture.
Relevant documents
Campus Valle de La Lengua
Edificio Quintiliano
c/ Cigüeña 60
26006 Logroño. La Rioja. España
941 299 805
valle.lengua@unirioja.es
