At the University of Deusto, we believe in talent, hard work, and dedication. Supporting talent triggers a chain reaction that benefits individuals, their families, communities and society.
For this reason, the University of Deusto has launched the Deusto Arrupe Grants, to contribute to the development of a society where the academic institution is deeply rooted. To create opportunities. To ensure that talent isn’t lost due to a lack of financial resources. To recognise that a future for young people means a future for the entire community. And to stay true to our values and our commitment to society.
Grant allocation
The commitment made by the University of Deusto involves offering 25 grants each year, which, together with public administration grants, can cover 100% of tuition fees for young people with outstanding academic records and limited financial resources. These grants will be announced for each academic year.
Requirements for new admission and re-enrolment
New students:
- Academic requirements
- Be enrolled in an undergraduate programme at the University of Deusto.
- Achieve an average grade of 7 or higher in the first year of baccalaureate studies, vocational training, and/or equivalent qualifications.
- Financial requirements
- Your household income must not be higher than the minimum wage if you are a single person or if the household consists of only one parent and the applicant. In the case of family units with 3 or more members, the income obtained by the family unit may not exceed 5,500 euros per person per year.
- Submit your application for the grant through the official general calls from the Basque Government or the Ministry of Education.
- If you are a resident of the Basque Country and meet the requirements, apply for the discount based on public pricing (Deusto-Basque Government agreement) for large families and members of other groups at the University’s General Secretariat.
Re-enrolment (subsequent years):
- Academic requirements:
- Have achieved an average grade of 7 or higher in the most recently completed course of your studies.
- Have passed at least 9 modules for a single degree or 11 modules for a double degree in the combined results of the first two assessments of those subjects (unless otherwise specified by UD regulations). All subjects must have been passed in at least 3 assessment attempts.
- Financial requirements:
- Regarding financial requirements, it will be necessary to provide evidence of receiving or continuing to receive the Guaranteed Income (RGI) or, alternatively, to submit the income tax return. If your income does not exceed the minimum interprofessional wage, you will continue to receive the grant under the same conditions as the previous year. Once the income threshold corresponding to the Guaranteed Income (RGI) or assets has been exceeded, the applicable grant percentage will be determined according to the new income threshold within the Deusto Grants Programme, increased by 30%.
Application form and deadline
New students:
To apply for a Deusto Arrupe Grant for new students, you must:
1. Download the grant application form available at the following link and submit it, along with the required documentation, to the Grants Service at the University of Deusto.
2. Between 15 January and 29 February 2024, submit your application for admission through the University of Deusto’s Self-Service Portal [Important: you should not pay the pre-registration fee specified in the admission application].
The University of Deusto will inform you of the outcome of this grant starting from 20 April 2024.
Grant renewal application (subsequent years):
For those students who received the Arrupe grant last year, you must submit the application form and required documentation for renewal by the following deadlines:
Submission of grant renewal applications: From 1 to 20 June 2024
Where to submit: Grants Service at the relevant campus
Supporting documents
To be considered for processing, applications must be submitted with the following documentation:
Academic documentation (for new students):
- Transcript of records corresponding to the first year of Baccalaureate studies, Vocational Training courses and/or equivalent qualifications [only new students].
Financial documentation (for all grant applicants):
- A complete photocopy of the income tax return (IRPF) for the immediately preceding year for all members of the household.
Residents of Biscay must submit the “Total Tax Amount” document or the simulated income tax settlement for the preceding year, as provided to all taxpayers by the Biscay Provincial Treasury.
- If any of the household or family members are not obliged to file a personal income tax return, a certificate from the tax authorities showing the income for that year will be required.
- Certificate of all income earned in2023 in the household/family unit, resulting from unemployment, pensions, promotion funds, etc. and which are not included in the personal income tax return.
In the case of separation or divorce:
- Copy of the settlement agreement.
- Proof of the updated amount of the pension received or, failing this, documentation that it has not been received in 2023 or a copy of the complaint for non-payment of the periodical payments.
- Copy of the income tax return for the immediately preceding year of the non-custodial parent, or a certificate from the tax authorities indicating the income for that year.
According to the Deusto grant regulations, 50% of the income of the non-custodial parent will be taken into account, and they will be considered a dependent member for the purpose of the application assessment.
Personal documentation:
- Certificate of residency for the household, including the names of all individuals residing at the address (for all applicants).
- A letter from the institution's Director and a letter from the tutor, both endorsing the candidate’s grant application (for new applicants only).
In any case, the Grants Committee may request the submission of any documentation it deems necessary for the proper assessment of the applications.
Please note: If you do not provide the aforementioned documentation, your Arrupe grant application will be rendered void.