The Queen Sofía Spanish Institute Scholarship for the Humanities was launched in 2025 by IE Foundation together with the Queen Sofía Spanish Institute. It funds one student per academic year.
The recipient studies the Bachelor in Humanities or the Dual Degree in Business Administration & Humanities at the IE School of Arts & Humanities, IE University, in Spain.
Benefits & funding
- Up to 50% of tuition fees, for the full length of the degree.
- The rest of tuition and all living costs are not covered.
- Recipients join the IE Foundation Fellows honors community of scholarship holders.
Eligibility
- U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents (the brochure’s overview also speaks of students residing in the U.S.; its requirements list names citizens and permanent residents).
- Admitted to IE University through its admissions process.
- An exceptional academic and personal profile and a genuine passion for the humanities.
- Enrolling in the Bachelor in Humanities or the Dual Degree in Business Administration & Humanities.
Can you apply?
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Eligible nationalities
USA
Residents of USA can also apply.
Education required
High School
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Application process
- 1Apply to IE University and secure admission; the decision can take up to 4 weeks.
- 2Apply for the scholarship through the IE Financial Aid application by 31 March 2027; IE Foundation scholarships may ask for an extra essay under “Additional Documentation”.
- 3A selection committee reviews admitted candidates and picks one recipient.
Program timeline
Scholarship application deadline
31 March 2027
Degree starts
Fall 2027