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Rabat – The Moroccan Embassy in Spain and higher education network Planeta Formacion y Universidades have joined forces to facilitate access to higher education for Moroccan students residing in Spain.
Through their collaborative initiative, the two parties have introduced a scholarship program consisting of 210 study grants for Moroccan students who demonstrate outstanding academic merit.
Applications for the scholarship program will be open between June 12 and August 13, Planeta Formacion y Universidades announced in a press release on Tuesday.
The program is open to various educational levels, including vocational training, bachelor’s degrees, postgraduate study, and continuing education, providing beneficiaries the opportunity to choose from 146 programs in 12 different areas of study.
This includes arts and humanities, science and technology, health sciences, education, tourism and gastronomy, and finance, among others.
The programs will be taught through different modes of learning, including in-person, blended, and online learning.
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The program includes three levels of scholarships. The first covers 100% of tuition while the second and third types cover 75% and 50% of the fees, respectively.
The statement noted that the Moroccan embassy in Spain and Planeta Formacion y Universidades are committed to supporting high-achieving Moroccan students with permanent or long-term residence in Spain by enabling them to pursue higher education and expand their career prospects.
Commenting on the educational collaboration, Morocco’s Ambassador to Spain Karima Benyaich said it is a valuable opportunity for Moroccan students “to broaden their horizons in pursuit of a successful professional future.”
The launch of the scholarship program is a testament to the network’s commitment to offer students the opportunity for growth through education, said CEO of Planeta Formacion y Universidades, Carlos Gimenez.
“We hope to encourage the education of those Moroccan students with permanent or long-term residence in Spain who have the best academic records, motivating them to continue their education journey,” he concluded.
