Aid for athletes from the University of Valencia enrolled in this university in the 2026/27 academic year
Summary
This grant is aimed at natural persons who do not develop economic activity. Scope: Valencia / València. Budget: 126.000 €. You can apply until October 5, 2026. The application process is done electronically. Competitive concurrence - canonical.
What is this grant about?
This aid is a cash subsidy for students of the University of Valencia who, in addition to studying, practice sports at a high level. You can request it if you are enrolled in a bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree for the 2026-27 academic year and, in a bachelor's or master's degree, you have already passed at least six credits last year. You also need to be a high-level athlete, an elite athlete in the CV, be part of the university teams or have competed as a federated athlete in the last two years. The call is competitive: the application must be submitted before October 5, 2026 and, even if you meet the requirements, the allocation will be decided by comparing all applications.
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Official description of the call
First. Beneficiaries: Students enrolled in the University of Valencia's own centers in official Bachelor's, Master's and Doctoral degrees during the 2026-2027 academic year and, in the case of bachelor's and master's degrees, they must have passed at least 6 credits in the 2025/26 academic year. In addition, meet at least one of the following requirements: -Be high-level or high-performance athletes -Have the status of elite athlete of the CV -Be members of the UV university teams in championships during the previous 3 years. -Have participated at the federated level during the 2 previous courses. Second. Purpose: The purpose of these grants is to develop the Sports Support Program of the University of Valencia, responding to the institutional commitment to support students who combine their academic training with a sports activity of special dedication. The purpose of these grants is to facilitate the students of the University of Valencia to make compatible the demands derived from practicing sports and participating in competitions with the correct development of their university education, thus favoring their full integration into the university educational system. Third. Regulatory bases: https://links.uv.es/2GqZDiM Fourth. Amount: The aid will be financed from the budget of the University of Valencia for 2026, organic 508000000, for an amount of €126,000. All athletes who meet the necessary requirements to be part of the aid program will receive academic sports aid that will consist of: academic tutoring, the possibility of using the sports facilities and the means available to the Servei d'Esports for the development of the training required by their sport and use of the services of the Athlete Support Office of the Servei d'Esports (medical service, physiotherapy, psychology, sports training and nutrition), except for applicants whose sports modalities do not are included in the University Sports Program, who will only benefit from academic tutelage and access to facilities. The 20 athletes in the Program with the highest score will obtain financial aid of €1,200.00 each, and the next 280 will receive €350.00. Fifth. Application submission deadline: It will begin on September 7 and end on October 5, 2026. The deadline will be extended until October 30, 2026 for students who register at the UV after October 5.
Issuing agency
UNIVERSITAT OF VALÈNCIA (GENERAL STUDY)
Scope
Valencia / València
Category
Recipients
NATURAL PERSONS WHO DO NOT DEVELOP ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
More information
Deadlines
| Publication date | July 15, 2026 |
| Application start date | September 7, 2026 |
| Application end date | October 5, 2026 |
Full information
| Administration | Other |
| Call type | Competitive concurrence - canonical |
| Purpose | Other economic actions |
| Economic sector | 85.6 - Activities auxiliary to education |
| Last database update | August 30, 2026 |
Who can apply for this grant?
- NATURAL PERSONS WHO DO NOT DEVELOP ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
The full requirements may vary. Check the governing rules and the official portal to confirm all requirements.
Financial information
| Total budget | 126.000 € |
| Grant format | SUBSIDY AND MONEY DELIVERY WITHOUT COMPENSATION |
The exact amount may vary depending on your specific case. Always check the governing rules before applying.
Documents
Governing rules
RESOLUTION of July 13, 2026, of the Rectorate of the University of Valencia, by which aid is called for athletes of the University of Valencia enrolled in this university in the 2026/27 academic year.