The Carolina Foundation and Fundación Iberdrola España launch a postgraduate scholarship programme in energy and sustainability for nationals of Portugal and Brazil
- Exclusive scholarships for students from Brazil and Portugal, aimed at specialized training in sustainable energy, energy efficiency and the environment
- Thirteen postgraduate scholarships for the 2026–2027 academic year at leading Spanish universities, designed to drive the energy transition and sustainable development in the Ibero-American region
The Carolina Foundation, together with Fundación Iberdrola España, is launching a new postgraduate scholarship programme exclusively for nationals of Brazil and Portugal. This initiative offers a unique opportunity for academic specialization in strategic areas linked to sustainable energies, energy efficiency, renewable energy and environmental protection.
Through this joint programme, both foundations reaffirm their commitment to excellence in education and the development of young talent, promoting high‑level academic and professional training. The goal is to provide beneficiaries with advanced knowledge and specialized technical skills that will enable them to successfully address current challenges in the energy sector, increasingly oriented toward innovation and sustainability.
The call also aims to strengthen the specialization of professionals committed to the energy transition and sustainable development, contributing actively to building a cleaner, more responsible and more efficient energy model, with a positive impact on the Ibero-American region.
For the 2026–2027 academic year, a total of 13 scholarships will be awarded for the following master’s programmes at prestigious Spanish universities:
- Master’s Degree in Renewable Energies in Electrical Systems
- Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
- Master’s Degree in Smart and Sustainable Cities
- Universidad Complutense de Madrid
- Master’s in Integration of Renewable Energies in the Electrical System
- Universidad del País Vasco
- Master’s Degree in Energy Engineering
- Universidad Politécnica de Madrid
- Master’s Degree in Geographic Information Technologies
- Universidad de Alcalá
- Master’s Degree in Wind Energy Engineering
- Universidad Pública de Navarra
- Master’s Degree in Environmental Engineering
- Universidad de Sevilla
This scholarship programme is part of the Carolina Foundation’s general 2026–2027 call, under the motto “Strengthening capacities, promoting rights. Knowledge for development in Ibero-America”, which includes a total of 736 scholarships across all areas of knowledge, aligned with the goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Those interested in applying for one of the scholarships promoted by the Carolina Foundation and Fundación Iberdrola España may consult the requirements and submit their application through the website www.fundacioncarolina.es.
Applications may be submitted until 2 March 2026.
With this new call, the Carolina Foundation and Fundación Iberdrola España strengthen their commitment to international academic cooperation and to training professionals capable of leading the future of the energy sector from a sustainable perspective.
About the Carolina Foundation
The Carolina Foundation is an institution dedicated to promoting cultural relations and cooperation between Spain and the countries of the Ibero-American Community of Nations, particularly in the scientific, cultural and higher education fields. Through its public‑private nature, its investment in human capital and research, and its close relationships with Ibero-American foreign ministries and academic institutions, the Carolina Foundation is a unique instrument of Spanish cooperation in support of scientific progress, institutional strengthening and academic mobility, contributing to the advancement of the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals.
More information: www.fundacioncarolina.es
Press contact: comunicacion@fundacioncarolina.es
Tel: 690 066 611
About Fundación Iberdrola España
Fundación Iberdrola España aims to promote a more just, supportive and inclusive society, contributing to the creation of sustainable social value, particularly in the areas in which it carries out its work. Since its creation, the Foundation has directed its efforts toward several strategic lines, including its firm commitment to innovation and research as essential pillars for training new generations of professionals capable of leading a sustainable energy model aligned with the principles of environmental respect and protection.
Likewise, Fundación Iberdrola España works to improve the quality of life of people, with a special focus on groups in vulnerable situations, through collaboration with non‑profit social entities. It also maintains a strong commitment to promoting culture and to the restoration, conservation and lighting of historical and artistic heritage, contributing actively to its preservation and enhancement.