Pilar Alegría, Minister of Education and Vocational Training, has just presented at a press conference, after the Council of Ministers held this Tuesday, two great novelties for the potential beneficiaries of the Government scholarships for young students during the next academic year of 2023-2023 . On the one hand, it increases the residence supplement, from 1,600 to 2,500 euros, for students who receive help to study outside their family home. Especially, it is aimed at those who are obliged to move small and medium-sized towns or cities to provincial capitals, which will benefit more than 187,000 people.
The Executive of Pedro Sánchez thus approves the Royal Decree that regulates scholarships and study aid, with a historical budget, which exceeds 2,520 million euros for the next academic year of 2023-2024, which represents an increase of 18% more That the last year. In this way, a new historical maximum is reached to “achieve real equality of opportunities and quality education”, according to statements from the Moncloa community.
The Council of Ministers has approved the Royal Decree that regulates scholarships and study aid for 2023-24:
✔️€2,520 M for the next academic year, 18% more than last year
A new all-time high to achieve real equal opportunities and quality education⤵️ pic.twitter.com/Cc2n4vMjRR
– La Moncloa (@desdelamoncloa) February 21, 2023
Likewise, the item for scholarships for students with special needs also increases, with a universal aid of 400 euros. Among the requirements, students must prove a degree of disability equal to or greater than 33% with severe driver disorders, severe communication disorder or autism spectrum. The Government of Spain anticipates that a total of 214,000 students and alumni with specific educational support needs will benefit.
📹@pilar_alegria explains the increase in investment in #scholarships.
🔹€2,520 M earmarked for equal opportunities.
More than 1 million students will benefit.
“A historic investment, never before known in the history of our country.” pic.twitter.com/hnKOe4nEFY
– La Moncloa (@desdelamoncloa) February 21, 2023
