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Becas MAEC-AECID Spain – Equatorial Guinea (Programa África y Oriente Medio)

Last verified 2 September 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

Spain's development agency AECID runs a dedicated annual scholarship call for Equatorial Guinean citizens, funding postgraduate study, research stays and professional training in Spain — one of the very few schemes written specifically for Equatoguinean applicants.

Provider
Agencia Española de Cooperación Internacional para el Desarrollo (AECID)
Host country
Spain
Deadline
Annual call opening in January with phased deadlines through April; the Equatorial Guinea round is announced by the Centro Cultural de España en Malabo.
Region
Europe

Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
Citizens of Equatorial Guinea (and other AECID partner countries covered by Spain's bilateral cooperation strategy for Africa and the Middle East) holding a relevant degree. Applications run through the MAEC-AECID becas platform, with the country call published locally by the Centro Cultural de España en Malabo. Spanish language ability is required for most placements.
Funding
Fully funded — tuition or programme fees, monthly living stipend, international travel and medical insurance.
Study level
Masters, PhD, Short course
Deadline
Annual call opening in January with phased deadlines through April; the Equatorial Guinea round is announced by the Centro Cultural de España en Malabo.

Key eligibility criteria

  • Citizens of Equatorial Guinea (and other AECID partner countries covered by Spain's bilateral cooperation strategy for Africa and the Middle East) holding a relevant degree. Applications run through the MAEC-AECID becas platform, with the country call published locally by the Centro Cultural de España en Malabo. Spanish language ability is required for most placements.

Recorded funding information

  • Fully funded — tuition or programme fees, monthly living stipend, international travel and medical insurance.

Funding information

The funding information below is recorded in this listing; it does not establish additional covered components. Check amounts, caps, exclusions and conditions on the official source.

  • Fully funded — tuition or programme fees, monthly living stipend, international travel and medical insurance.

Becas MAEC-AECID Spain – Equatorial Guinea (Programa África y Oriente Medio) eligibility

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  • Citizens of Equatorial Guinea (and other AECID partner countries covered by Spain's bilateral cooperation strategy for Africa and the Middle East) holding a relevant degree. Applications run through the MAEC-AECID becas platform, with the country call published locally by the Centro Cultural de España en Malabo. Spanish language ability is required for most placements.

Becas MAEC-AECID Spain – Equatorial Guinea (Programa África y Oriente Medio) document information

No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the materials the provider requests.

    How to apply for the Becas MAEC-AECID Spain – Equatorial Guinea (Programa África y Oriente Medio) 2026

    Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.

    1. 1
      Check the provider's process

      Consult https://www.aecid.es/becas-y-lectorados to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

    2. 2
      Check eligibility and any requested materials

      Listed eligibility: Citizens of Equatorial Guinea (and other AECID partner countries covered by Spain's bilateral cooperation strategy for Africa and the Middle East) holding a relevant degree. Applications run through the MAEC-AECID becas platform, with the country call published locally by the Centro Cultural de España en Malabo. Spanish language ability is required for most placements.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

    3. 3
      Check dates and next steps

      Listed deadline information: Annual call opening in January with phased deadlines through April; the Equatorial Guinea round is announced by the Centro Cultural de España en Malabo.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    Becas MAEC-AECID Spain – Equatorial Guinea (Programa África y Oriente Medio) deadline & application timeline

    Provider deadline information: Annual call opening in January with phased deadlines through April; the Equatorial Guinea round is announced by the Centro Cultural de España en Malabo.. This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

    1. Planning suggestion: 12 months out

      Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.

    2. Planning suggestion: 6 months out

      If the provider requires tests or documents that take time, plan for them using its published instructions.

    3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out

      If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.

    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

      If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.

    5. Provider deadline
      Annual call opening in January with phased deadlines through April; the Equatorial Guinea round is announced by the Centro Cultural de España en Malabo.

      Provider deadline information: Annual call opening in January with phased deadlines through April; the Equatorial Guinea round is announced by the Centro Cultural de España en Malabo.. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the Becas MAEC-AECID Spain – Equatorial Guinea (Programa África y Oriente Medio)?+

    Citizens of Equatorial Guinea (and other AECID partner countries covered by Spain's bilateral cooperation strategy for Africa and the Middle East) holding a relevant degree. Applications run through the MAEC-AECID becas platform, with the country call published locally by the Centro Cultural de España en Malabo. Spanish language ability is required for most placements.

    What funding does the Becas MAEC-AECID Spain – Equatorial Guinea (Programa África y Oriente Medio) offer?+

    Listed funding: Fully funded — tuition or programme fees, monthly living stipend, international travel and medical insurance.. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

    When is the application deadline?+

    Provider deadline information: Annual call opening in January with phased deadlines through April; the Equatorial Guinea round is announced by the Centro Cultural de España en Malabo.. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

    What documents do I need to apply?+

    No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

    How do I check the application process?+

    Consult https://www.aecid.es/becas-y-lectorados to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Citizens of Equatorial Guinea (and other AECID partner countries covered by Spain's bilateral cooperation strategy for Africa and the Middle East) holding a relevant degree. Applications run through the MAEC-AECID becas platform, with the country call published locally by the Centro Cultural de España en Malabo. Spanish language ability is required for most placements.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: Annual call opening in January with phased deadlines through April; the Equatorial Guinea round is announced by the Centro Cultural de España en Malabo.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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