Key data
| Regulation | Agreement of October 13, 2026, of the Board of the Permanent Delegation, by which practical training scholarships are announced at the Congress of Deputies |
|---|---|
| BOE Publication | October 26, 2026 |
| Entry into force | October 27, 2026 |
| Number of positions | 4 individual scholarships (1 reserved for persons with disability ≥ 33%) |
| Monthly allocation | €1,500 gross/month |
| Duration | 12 months, renewable for another 12 months |
| Application deadline | 15 business days from BOE publication (from 27/10/2026) |
| Category | Education / Public calls |
| BOE Reference | BOE-A-2026-22391 |
The Congress of Deputies offers 4 positions for paid practical training in documentary, statistical, informative and analytical work on the European Union and the Spanish constitutional and parliamentary system. The call, approved by the Board of the Permanent Delegation on October 13, 2026 and published in the BOE on October 26 (reference BOE-A-2026-22391), activates a selection process by competitive concurrence with criteria of objectivity, publicity and equality.
For graduates who meet the profile, the window of opportunity is narrow: the application deadline is 15 business days counted from October 27, 2026, and submission is exclusively electronic.
What does this call establish?
The call regulates practical training in tasks of documentary, statistical, informative and analytical character related to the bodies and activities of the European Union and the Spanish constitutional and parliamentary system. Scholarship holders will develop their activity at the Congress of Deputies under this training framework.
The access requirements are as follows:
| Requirement | Required condition |
|---|---|
| Qualification | Graduate in Law, Political Science or International Relations |
| Year of graduation | From the 2022-2023 academic year |
| Minimum average grade | 7 out of 10 |
| English level | C1 accredited |
| Position reservation | 1 position for persons with disability equal to or greater than 33% |
Selection is governed by the principle of competitive concurrence, with criteria of objectivity, publicity and equality. Applications must be submitted exclusively electronically within 15 business days from publication in the BOE.
Economic allocation and conditions
Each scholarship is endowed with €1,500 gross monthly, which represents a gross annual remuneration of €18,000 during the first 12 months. If the extension is activated, the beneficiary can receive up to €36,000 gross in total over the maximum 24 months of duration.
A relevant fact for candidates: scholarship holders will be included in the General Social Security Scheme, which implies contributions for benefits purposes (unemployment, retirement, medical leave), unlike other scholarship modalities that do not generate social rights.
Who does it affect?
This call directly affects:
- Graduates in Law who have completed their studies since the 2022-2023 academic year with an average grade equal to or greater than 7.
- Graduates in Political Science with the same academic requirements.
- Graduates in International Relations with the same academic requirements.
- Persons with disability equal to or greater than 33% who meet the above profile (reserved position).
- Human Resources departments and universities that guide recent graduates toward public training calls.
Graduates from qualifications other than the three mentioned are not included, nor those who completed their studies before the 2022-2023 academic year, nor those who do not accredit C1 level English.
Practical example
Imagine a graduate in Political Science who finished her degree in June 2024 with an average grade of 7.8 and who has a B2 English certificate... but not the C1 required. In that case, she could not submit her application even though she meets the other requirements. C1 English level is an eliminatory requirement.
However, if that same candidate accredits the C1, submits her application electronically within 15 business days and is selected, she would receive €1,500 gross per month for 12 months (€18,000 gross total), with registration in the General Social Security Scheme. If the scholarship is extended for another 12 months, the accumulated total would reach €36,000 gross.
What should candidates do now?
- Verify access requirements: check that the qualification is Law, Political Science or International Relations, that graduation was from the 2022-2023 academic year, that the average grade is equal to or greater than 7 and that you have a C1 English certificate.
- Calculate the deadline: the 15 business day deadline begins on October 27, 2026. Identify the exact closing date by counting business days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays).
- Prepare documentation: gather the university degree or grade certificate, the C1 English level certificate and, if applicable, documentation proving disability equal to or greater than 33%.
- Submit the application electronically: submission is exclusively electronic. Access the electronic office of the Congress of Deputies and follow the procedure enabled for this call.
- Monitor the selection process: selection is governed by competitive concurrence with criteria of objectivity, publicity and equality. Periodically check the BOE and the Congress website to learn about the resolutions of the process.
Frequently asked questions
How much is paid with the Congress of Deputies scholarship 2026?
The allocation is €1,500 gross monthly. The initial duration is 12 months, which means €18,000 gross in the first year. If extended for another 12 months, the total can reach €36,000 gross. Additionally, scholarship holders are included in the General Social Security Scheme.
What is the deadline to apply for the Congress scholarship 2026?
The deadline is 15 business days counted from publication in the BOE, which took place on October 26, 2026, with entry into force on October 27. The application must be submitted exclusively electronically.
What qualifications give access to the Congress of Deputies scholarship?
Only graduates in Law, Political Science or International Relations who have completed their studies since the 2022-2023 academic year, with a minimum average grade of 7 out of 10 and accredited C1 English level can apply.
Is there a reserved position for persons with disability in this call?
Yes. Of the 4 positions announced, 1 is reserved for persons with disability equal to or greater than 33%, provided they meet the other academic and language requirements.
Does the Congress scholarship contribute to Social Security?
Yes. Selected scholarship holders will be included in the General Social Security Scheme, which generates rights to benefits such as unemployment, temporary disability or retirement, unlike other scholarship modalities that do not contribute.
Official source
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Notice: This article is purely informative in nature and does not constitute legal advice. For specific decisions, consult a qualified professional. Source: https://www.boe.es/diario_boe/txt.php?id=BOE-A-2026-22391
