Ready to live in Spain, learn a new language, and advance your career? If you are a mid-career professional and U.S. citizen looking to improve your Spanish to further your current career or consider making a career transition, the 2027 Micaela Colón Memorial Scholarship offers a six-week, fully immersive educational and cultural program in Madrid starting in February 2027.
Those selected for the program will study Spanish, write for Dreams Abroad, and engage in unique experiential learning opportunities designed to enhance professional and cultural growth. Applications for the program are open now, with the priority deadline approaching on October 1 and the final deadline on October 31. Learn more here.
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As part of the experience, participants will take intensive language classes tailored to their current proficiency level, allowing them to rapidly gain practical skills in professional communication, as well as confidence in speaking.
The program also offers direct mentorship beyond the classroom. Dreams Abroad hosts networking events with local industry leaders, and hands-on writing assignments that showcase cultural perspectives on the Dreams Abroad platform.
Dreams Abroad operates under the idea that immersive cultural travel experiences shouldn’t be limited to those of a certain age, finances, or other traditional roadblocks. The scholarship program is specifically designed for each recipient, with individual goals in mind. Whether you’re honing your language skills in another country, learning a new skill firsthand from a local artisan, or studying traditional music or dance, each experiential scholarship provides professional and personal development, unparalleled cultural immersion, and meaningful global engagement.
Key Details & Application Deadlines
- Program: 6-week immersive educational and cultural program in Madrid (February 2027)
- Eligibility: Mid-career professionals who are U.S. citizens
- Priority Application Deadline: October 1
- Final Application Deadline: October 31
Take the next step in your professional journey and apply now for the Dreams Abroad Scholarship. The Micaela Colón Memorial Scholarship offers a blend of language education, travel writing, cultural experiences, and excursions to other Spanish cities. You can also read about other scholarship recipients’ experiences, and learn more about what makes this program so special.
