Scholarships for master's and postgraduate students

Talent Scholarship for postgraduate studies 2025/26 (Graduates from the European Union or Latin America)

1.1. Purpose:

Encourage and reward academic excellence.

1.2. Recipients:

University graduates, with a nationality from one of the countries of the European Union or Latin America, entering a CETT Master's programme.

1.3. Requirements:

• Be a national of one of the countries of the European Union or Latin America.
• Have an average grade of 7.5 or higher on their Degree or equivalent, giving access to the Master's Degree.
• Be admitted to one of the Master's degrees offered by the EUHT CETT-UB for the 2025/2026 academic year.
• Not be or have been a CETT student until the moment of applying for the scholarship.
• Not have been beneficiary of any other CETT Foundation scholarship or discount for the 2025/2026 academic year. Otherwise, the amount of the scholarship or the discount that is most beneficial for the student will be applied, except for the discount for full payment or in 2 installments, which is compatible with the Talent Scholarship.

1.4. Financial help:

The amount of the scholarships will depend on the master's degree to be studied:

 

A 2% withholding will be applied on the amount of the scholarship according to the IRPF Law 40/1998.*

*La LIRPF califica las becas como rendimientos del trabajo. En consecuencia, las becas que no resultan amparadas por la exención del artículo 7 j) de la LIRPF (EDL 2006/298871), tendrán la consideración de rendimientos del trabajo de acuerdo con el artículo 17.2 h) de la LIRPF) y, como tales, estarán sujetos a retención a cuenta del IRPF. Para el cálculo de la retención se estará al procedimiento general establecido en los artículos 80 y siguientes del RIRPF.

The amount of the scholarship will be applied to the course fees.

1.5. Candidate evaluation criteria:

The best academic record among candidates, their resumé, and personal statement will be the critical criteria to be eligible for a scholarship.

1.6. Required documents:

• Application form for TALENT SCHOLARSHIP FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDIES, duly completed.
• Official certification of the candidate's Degree (or equivalent studies which give access to postgraduate studies) academic record. In case of having studied abroad, it will be essential to attach the equivalent of the average mark of university studies carried out in foreign centers as indicated in web of the Ministry
• Curriculum vitae

All documentation must be presented in Spanish/Catalan or English. Applications will not be accepted if the documentation is in any other language.

1.7. Applications deadlines and documents:

Applications must be submitted through this online form. (The form will be activated on the 1st day of the application submission period).

Application forms must include all required documents.

Any scholarship application without supporting documentation will be rejected.

After the application has been submitted, the Scholarship Committee may request further documents or an online interview with eligible candidates.

Application period: from March 18 to September 30, 2025. 

Applications submitted from July 23 to August 31, 2025, will be processed starting on September 8, 2025.

1.8. Resolution:

The Scholarship Committee (made up of CETT members) will communicate, via email, the resolution of the scholarship no later than 15 days after the application has been submitted.

Once the scholarship has been awarded, the applicant will have 15 days to pay the reservation fee for the course to which he/she has been admitted. If payment is not made within this period, the scholarship will be forfeited.

Tuition and UB taxes must be paid before the start of the course. After deducting 2% as established by law, the total amount of the scholarship will be applied to the single payment or the set fees, depending on the student's payment method choice.

Students ccholarship 2024/25

1.1. Purpose:

To help students in financial need who can show interest and commitment both academically and professionally so they can continue their training in the areas of tourism, hospitality and gastronomy

1.2. Recipients:

Students who in 2024/25 are in their second year of a vocational training program at the Professional Technical School, Undergraduate and lifelong learning programs at the School of Tourism and Hospitality CETT-UB.

1.3. Requirements:

• Students must have passed all subjects of the 2023/2024 academic year until the scholarship application deadline.
• The student must have applied for the 2024/2025 academic year for the General Scholarship of the Ministry of Education and Vocational Training.
• To apply for a scholarship, the applicants’ household anual income cannot exceed the thresshold defined by the Ministerio de Educación y Formación Profesional (Ministry of Education and Vocational Training in Spanish)
• Not having been a beneficiary of any other CETT Fundació scholarship or discount for the 2024/2025 academic year. Otherwise, the amount of the scholarship or discount that is more beneficial to the student will be applied.
• Meeting the requirements does not guarantee the award of the grant as the budget is limited.

The Study Grant will only be compatible with the discount for cash payment.

1.4. Economic assistance:

The scholarships can amount to:

a) €1,255

b) €2,475

A retention of 2% will be applied to the amount of the scholarship according to the IRPF Law 40/1998*.

The scholarship fee will be deducted from the pending monthly payments during the rest of the academic year.

*La LIRPF califica las becas como rendimientos del trabajo. En consecuencia, las becas que no resultan amparadas por la exención del artículo 7 j) de la LIRPF (EDL 2006/298871), tendrán la consideración de rendimientos del trabajo de acuerdo con el artículo 17.2 h) de la LIRPF) y, como tales, estarán sujetos a retención a cuenta del IRPF. Para el cálculo de la retención se estará al procedimiento general establecido en los artículos 80 y siguientes del RIRPF.

The amount of the grant will be deducted from the monthly payments due until the end of the course.

1.5. Candidate Evaluation Criterias:

To be eligible for a scholarship the following criteria will be considered:

• The economic situation of the applicant’s household
• In the case of students of University Degrees, number of ECTS credits enrolled
• Academic transcripts
• Work placement/internship assessment report
• Interest and level of motivation for the training programs and the area
• Holding a Ministerio de Educación y Formación Profesional scholarship the year before

1.6. Documents to be presented:

Applicants must fill in an online Scholarship application form. The following documents must be attached:

• Resumé
• Household annual income form from the previous year from all members in the household who are eligible to pay income tax. Members who are not eligible to pay income tax must provide with income tax exemption form.
• In the case of self-employed workers, it will be necessary to attach the document accrediting the results of their activities (Personal Income Tax on economic activities for the last year, the last 4 quarterly VAT returns..).
• Depending on the household circumstances, documents which can prove special financial status (disability statements, alimony, bereavement allowance, orphan’s allowance, tenancy agreement, etc…).
• Academic Transcript for the 2023/2024 year to be provided by CETT’s Secretary.

1.7. Deadlines:

Application period: 3 to 20 June 2024.

Applications must be submitted filling in this online form*.

*(Active form from the first day of the application submission period).

All required documents must be attached with application forms.

Applications that do not include all required documents will be automatically denied.

After applications have been submitted, the Scholarships Committee may request submission of further documents or an online interview with eligible candidates.

1.8. Resolution:

• Scholarships will be granted considering fulfillment of required criteria and to determine the final amount.
• The Scholarships Committee made up by members of Barcelona Turisme, Barcelona City Council and CETT (Economic & Finantial Department, Career Services and Scholarships Services) will communicate each candidate the resolution via Campus Virtual on 5 July 2023.
• Scholarships will be awarded upon enrolment for the 2024/25 year within the set deadlines.
• Appeals to the Scholarships Committee will be done through CETT Campus Virtual (CETT Foundation) within 8 days after being notified. Appeals submitted after this deadline will NOT be considered.

Postgraduate scholarships (Masters, Postgraduates and Lifelong Learning courses CETT 2025/26) for graduates and diploma holders

CETT Foundation is convinced of the importance of higher education training for the future of the industry; this is why, we make this call for scholarships for CETT graduates and diploma holders.

1.1. Purpose:

Help continue with studies within the areas of tourism, hospitality and gastronomy to CETT graduates and diploma holders who show motivation and capacity both academically and professionally.

1.2. Recipients:

CETT graduates and diploma holders.

1.3. Requirements:

• Being given admission to a Masters’ Degree, Postgraduate course or Lifelong Learning course at EUHT CETT-UB for the 2024/2025 year.
• To apply for these scholarships, candidates will have to join CETT Alumni Premium. Click here to know how to join.
• Not having been a beneficiary of any other CETT Fundació scholarship or grant for the 2025/2026 academic year. Otherwise, the amount of the scholarship or the more beneficial discount to the student, with the exception of the discount for payment in installments or in 2 terms, which is compatible with the Talent Scholarship.

1.4. Financial help:

The amount of the grants will depend on the Master's Degree or Postgraduate Course to study:

 

A 2% tax deduction will be applied on the amount of the scholarship according to the IRPF Law 40/1998*.

*La LIRPF califica las becas como rendimientos del trabajo. En consecuencia, las becas que no resultan amparadas por la exención del artículo 7 j) de la LIRPF (EDL 2006/298871), tendrán la consideración de rendimientos del trabajo de acuerdo con el artículo 17.2 h) de la LIRPF) y, como tales, estarán sujetos a retención a cuenta del IRPF. Para el cálculo de la retención se estará al procedimiento general establecido en los artículos 80 y siguientes del RIRPF.

1.5. Assessment Criteria for Awarding Scholarships:

Candidates’ academic record, resumé and personal statement will be key criteria to award these scholarships.

1.6. Required documents:

• Scholarship application form for postgraduate studies and Masters ‘degrees (for CETT graduates and diploma holders) dutifully filled.
• CETT’s Secretary office will attach the candidates academic record after receiving the above-mentioned application form.

1.7. Applications deadlines and documents:

Applications must be submitted through this online form.

(The application form will be available on the first day).

Application forms must include all required documents.

Applications that do not include all required documents will be automatically denied.

After applications have been submitted, the Scholarships Committee may request submission of further documents or an online interview with eligible candidates.

Application period:

• 1st call: from March 18th to July 25th 2025.
• 2nd call: from 1st to September 30th 2025.

1.8. Resolution:

The Scholarship Committee formed by members of the CETT team will communicate via e-mail to the applicants the scholarship resolution no later than 15 days after applying

Applications submitted between July 23 and August 31 will be processed as of September 8.

The scholarship will be awarded once the academic transcript for the academic year 24-25 has been closed (end of September). The amount of the grant will be applied to the single payment or to the instalments established according to the chosen payment method.

Tuition and UB enrolment fees will have to be paid before starting the course.

2023/2024 DCP/MCP Scholarship in international business

1.1. Purpose:

To sponsor final projects of University Degree or Master's programs of the EUHT ETT-UB that promote research, entrepreneurship, and real projects within the tourism, hospitality, or gastronomy sector, aligned with one of the 17 objectives of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

For further reference, see: https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/es/objetivos-de-desarrollo-sostenible/

Note: In 2015, the UN agreed to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, an opportunity for countries to embark on a new path to improve the lives of all, leaving no one behind. The Agenda has 17 Sustainable Development Goals, ranging from eliminating poverty to combating climate change, education, women's equality, environmental protection, and the design of new cities.

1.2. Recipients:

Undergraduates or Master's Degree students of the EUHT CETT-UB who have enrolled all the credits to complete their degree, including the credits for their DCP in the case of Bachelor's Degree students. Applicants who have passed at least 18 ECTS in the case of a Master's Degree and wish to study in a company/institution/public organization with a branch abroad or away from the student's country of residence (international internship). This implies having to travel for a minimum period of two months to the host country.

1.3. Requirements:

• Undergraduates must have enrolled in all credits, including the DCP course, to finish their studies at CETT when applying.
• In the case of Master's Degree students, they must have passed a minimum of 18 ECTS when applying.
• Have a B2 level in the language of the country of destination.
• Have demonstrated a strong motivation to carry out their capstone project.
• Not having been a recipient of any other CETT Foundation scholarship or discount for the 2023/2024 academic year. Otherwise, the amount of the scholarship or the most favorable discount to the student will be applied.
• The scholarship will only be compatible with the discount for cash payment or payment in two terms.

1.4. Fees and finance:

The overall amount of the grants awarded in this call will not exceed €3,000 (€1,500 for Bachelor's degrees and €1,500 for Master's degrees).

For each of the training programs (Bachelor Degrees or Masters), we will award one grant for destinations outside Europe or two grants for destinations within Europe.

• 1.500€: Destinations outside Europe
• 750€: Europe

A 2% withholding will be applied on the amount of the scholarship according to the IRPF Law 40/1998*.

The amount of the grant will be paid by direct bank transfer once CETT has received the certificate from the host company/institution/public organization that the student has arrived.

*La LIRPF califica las becas como rendimientos del trabajo. En consecuencia, las becas que no resultan amparadas por la exención del artículo 7 j) de la LIRPF (EDL 2006/298871), tendrán la consideración de rendimientos del trabajo de acuerdo con el artículo 17.2 h) de la LIRPF) y, como tales, estarán sujetos a retención a cuenta del IRPF. Para el cálculo de la retención se estará al procedimiento general establecido en los artículos 80 y siguientes del RIRPF.

1.5. Candidate Evaluation Criteria:

The following aspects will be considered for awarding the grants:

• Appropriateness of the DCP/MCP to the degree specialization or Master and the chosen company/institution/public organization and its compliance with CETT strategic objectives.
• Alignment with one of the 17 objectives of the UN's 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
• Applicant's academic record and previous work experience (in the case of undergraduates, candidates must have completed a minimum of two internship periods during their study program, either curricular or extracurricular internships).
• Assessment of the foreign language knowledge required by the host country.
• Interest and professional motivation of the candidates.

1.6. Required documents:

DCP/MCP INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS application form, duly completed.

• The Secretary of CETT will incorporate the candidate's academic record into the documents submitted.
• For undergraduates, CETT Career Services will incorporate the report on the applicants' internships into the submitted documents. In the case of Masters's, previous work experience will be valued.
• Professional motivational video of 2' maximum duration. In this video, the candidate will indicate FULL NAME and explain why the DCP/MCP is related to the chosen specialization, the motivations for choosing a given company/institution/public organization/country/destination, and the reasons he/she deserves to receive this scholarship. Both content and delivery will be judged.
• The mentor of the host company/institution/public organization will have to include a brief description of the intern's project, his/her level of involvement in tutoring the student's work, and will also have to comply with the mandatory follow-up tasks.
• Upon arrival at the destination, an official proof of arrival issued by the host company must also be submitted.

1.7. Deadlines:

The application must be submitted using this online form. (the form will be activated on the 1st day of the application submission period).

Once the application has been submitted, the Scholarship Committee may request further information from the student if deemed necessary.

Any scholarship application with missing supporting documentation will be rejected.

Period 1 of application (only for Bachelors Degrees): -From November 29th to December 3rd, 2023, in the case of DCP enrolled in the spring semester of the 2023/2024 academic year. In Period 1, if the total amount of scholarships for this call has not been exhausted, a 2nd period will be opened.

Period 2 of application (both for Bachelors Degrees and Masters): From March 7th to 11th, 2024, to carry out the DCP/MCP during the summer.

1.8. Resolution:

The Scholarship Committee, formed by members of the CETT Management, the EU CETT-UB, and Career Services, will communicate to the applicants the resolution at the latest ten days after the deadline for the submission of applications. In case of disagreement with the resolution, applicants may request, through the Virtual Campus of CETT (Career Services), a review to the Scholarship Committee within a maximum of 15 days from the notification. Any request for review after this period will NOT be accepted.

Course 2025-2026

1.1. Purpose:

To facilitate access to tourism training to CETT students in any of the official degree programs (vocational, undergraduate, and master's degrees) by allowing them to collaborate in the different CETT Group departments or business units.

1.2. Recipients:

Students in CETT Vocational Training, Undergraduate Degrees or *Official Master's Degrees.

1.3. Requirements:

• Be enrolled in one of the official training programs at EHT or EUHT CETT-UB during the academic year for which the scholarship collaboration will take place and at the time the application is completed.
• Not hold any academic degree equivalent to vocational training or undergraduate degrees.

1.4. No. of Scholarships and Economic Assistance:

Starting September 15 and throughout the year, the different application periods for COLLABORATION SCHOLARSHIPS linked to the different CETT Group departments and business units will be announced.

At the time each of the scholarships is announced, the following information will be specified: Department offering the place, candidate requirements, conditions (length and schedule of collaboration), and the scholarship amount.