Human capital training programs

The Ramón Areces Foundation articulates its human capital training programs through three main action plans: an annual scholarship program abroad for graduates and PhDs; a scholarship program for children of employees of the  Grupo El Corte Inglés and the financial support of different training programs of excellence carried out by other institutions. 

In 2021, the Foundation allocated a total of €7,791,350 for these scholarship programs. In the call for scholarships to extend studies abroad corresponding to the 2021-2022 academic year, a total of 376 applications were received, 28 new scholarships were awarded, and 38 extensions were approved. The Foundation allocated €2,044,425 for this training program.