Commission for Cultural, Educational and Scientific Exchange between the United States and Spain

Madrid, Spain

Adviser Name(s):	Asesora Académica

Email:	adviser@comision-fulbright.org

Phone: 91 319 1126 | Fax: 91 702 2185
Mailing Address: Paseo del General Martínez Campos, 24 28010 Madrid
Walk-Up Address: Paseo del General Martínez Campos, 24 28010 Madrid

Center Hours:	Monday - Thursday: 10:00 - 14:00
	Friday - Sunday: Closed

Center Website: http://fulbright.es/ver/estudiar-en-eeuu

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Advising Center Services

Cost	Service
Free	One-on-one advising
Free	Advising by appointment
Free	Regularly scheduled introductory presentations / sessions
Free	Computer / internet access/use
Free	Library hours
Free	Videos, DVDs available to borrow

Higher Education Fairs

1	Organizer: Aula Dates: 2012-02-22 Anticipated Audience: 115,000 For More Information: http://www.ifema.es/ferias/aula/default.html
2	Organizer: Saló de l'Ensenyament Dates: 2012-03-21 Anticipated Audience: 70,000 For More Information: http://www.ensenyament.com/portal/appmanager/efirasalones/s085012?_nfpb=true&_pagelabel=p801567601201188394872&profilelocale=en

Program Highlights

APSIA Fair

The EducationUSA-Fulbright Advising Center advertised and participated in the APSIA fair for graduates studies in international relations held in Madrid in November 2011.

Local High School Outreach Presenations

The EducationUSA Advising Center regularly visits local high schools to meet students interested in applying to US universities. Topics of discussion include how to decide where to apply, testing and how to prepare, and funding opportunities and how to apply.

College Night

In March the EducationUSA advising center staff attends College Night, organized by the Embassy association. The US Ambassadors opens the event and staff from the Embassy mans tables to tell students from local international high schools about their alma mater. The event is held at International College Spain in the northern suburbs of Madrid.

Local University Outreach Presentations

The Fulbright-EducationUSA Advising Center staff travels to about four universities in Andalusia and two in Navarre each year to promote Fulbright grants and graduate study in the US. We visit other universities upon request.

Ministry Outreach Presentation

The Fulbright-EducationUSA Advising Center staff speaks at the Ministry of Industry, Toursim and Commerce, the Ministry of Public Works and the Ministry of Public Administration on a regular basis to promote Fulbright grants for civil servants and graduate study in the United States. Important fields of study: Public Administration, Public Policy, Economic Analysis, Finance, Engineering.

Upcoming Events

1	College Night Date: Wednesday, March 20th, 2013 Time: 17:00 Location: International College Spain Intended Audience: Both Other Information: College Fair organized and sponsored by employee association of the US Embassy. Open to students from international schools in Madrid.

Scheduled Pre-Departure Orientations

No pre-departure orientations are currently scheduled.

Country-based Financial Aid Opportunities

Name of program: Fundación Caja Madrid
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Country: Spain
Level of Study: Masters, Doctoral, Post-Doc
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Website: www.fundacioncajamadrid.es
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Provides 80 scholarships for students to pursue postgraduate studies in their field of choice in the U.S., European Union (except Spain) and Canada. Past recipients have opted for Master’s degrees
(51%) and Doctorates (23%).

Name of program: La Fundación Rafael del Pino
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Country: Spain
Level of Study: Masters, Doctoral
Majors Eligible: Economics, Business, Economic analysis of law, Education and Health
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Website: www.fundacionrafaeldelpino.es/inicio.asp
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Offers 10 scholarships for postgraduate work, encouraging Master’s or Doctorates in the fields of Economics, Business, Economic analysis of law, Education and Health.

Name of program: La Fundación Pedro Barrié de la Maza
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Country: Spain
Level of Study: Masters, Doctoral, Post-Doc
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Website: becasposgrado.fbarrie.org
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Offers 32 scholarships for postgraduate study (Master’s, Doctorate, Post-doctoral Study, or Independent Projects) in the European Union, Asia and the U.S. These scholarships encourage study in the
sciences.

Name of program: Fundación La Caixa
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Website: obrasocial.lacaixa.es
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Offers 225 scholarships for postgraduate study in Europe (including Spain), the U.S., Canada and Asia in many different areas of study.

Name of program: Talentia
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Country: Spain
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Website: www.juntadeandalucia.es/economiainnovacionyciencia/talentia/?q=node/200
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300 scholarships for graduate study abroad, including the U.S., for applicants demonstrating a link to Andalusia, either by birth, permanent residence, university studies or career path. Talentia does
recommend certain universities depending on the field of study desired, but will consider additional options based on demonstrated prestige of the proposed university.