2024 CQA Masters Scholarship (Catalonia Quantum Academy)
The Catalonia Quantum Academy is inviting interested candidates for the CQA Masters Scholarships 2024.
The Catalonia Quantum Academy Scholarship will cover the fees for study in the corresponding master’s program for 1 year of study for all selected candidates.
The CQA Masters Scholarship will help attract & train the next generation of quantum scientists and engineers, strengthening the region’s capacity to develop and deploy current & future quantum technologies.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Candidates must be enrolled into an eligible master’s program to accept the scholarship and start their studies in September 2024.
- Candidates are independently responsible for applying for entry into the corresponding master’s program, and for fulfilling any relevant entry requirements, including necessary processes academic eligibility, student visas, etc.
- Selection of candidates is based on merit and potential, measured in terms of academic records and personal achievements.
- There is no restriction of nationality or citizenship.
- Candidates must have a high working knowledge of English.
Benefits:
- The CQA Masters Scholarship will cover matriculation fees for study in the corresponding master’s program for 1 year of study / 60 ECTS.
- This will be formalized by an agreement between the host university such that the matriculation fees will be paid to the university by ICFO on behalf of the CQA.
Required Documents:
- A motivation letter stating the master’s program(s) that you have applied to join and the planned courses, internships and/or research projects related to quantum sciences & technologies that you will undertake.
- A Curriculum Vitae, including contact details, in English.
- Scanned copies of university academic transcripts in English or Spanish.
- The contact e-mail of 1 referee.
It is the candidate’s responsibility to make sure all required application material is complete.
Available Programs
- Master in Quantum Science and Technologies (UB, UAB UPC)
- Master in Photonics (UPC, UB, UAB)
- Master in Engineering Physics (UPC)
- Master in Cybersecurity (UPC)
- Master in Advanced Telecommunication Technologies (UPC)
- Master in Telecommunications Engineering (UPC)
How to Apply?
- Click on the button below to visit the scholarship webpage
- Apply for entry into the corresponding master’s program.
- Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis, and scholarships allocated monthly to outstanding candidates.
- The selection committee will confirm that candidates have been accepted into an eligible master’s program with the corresponding program coordinator before offering any scholarship.
- Applicants will be notified of each rolling evaluation stage’s results before the end of the following month.
