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Spanish Government Approves €15.6 Million Expansion of SERÉ Judicial Scholarships

The Council of Ministers has approved a record budget for the 2025 SERÉ scholarships, offering increased financial aid and tutoring support while advancing legislation to institutionalize the program.

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El acto de entrega de los despachos a 160 nuevos jueces en Barcelona, en 2024.
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Overview

  • The 2025 SERÉ scholarships will be funded with €15.6 million, nearly double the 2024 allocation of €8 million.
  • Approximately 1,300 scholarships will be awarded, each providing up to €12,000 annually for four years to support candidates preparing for judicial and prosecutorial careers.
  • Of the annual €12,000, €8,400 will be direct financial aid, and €3,600 will cover personalized tutoring and preparation programs led by active judges and prosecutors.
  • The scholarships aim to eliminate economic barriers to judicial careers, with a draft Organic Law in progress to enshrine the program in legislation for long-term continuity.
  • In 2024, 983 candidates benefited from the program, with women comprising the majority of recipients and Andalusia and Valencia leading in regional participation.