Scholarship 6000: what it is, deadlines and requirements to request the money

The 6000 Scholarship has become a nuclear instrument against abandonment. In 2022, the school dropout rate in Andalusia fell by no less than 2.4 points, to a historic 15.4%. A fact that reflects the constant efforts by the Administration to prevent young people from stopping studying, especially in the later stages of secondary school and vocational training. This scholarship, aimed at high school and mid-level vocational training students, seeks to reduce school dropouts and promote educational continuity.

What is the 6000 Scholarship?

According to the provision published in the BOJA (Official Gazette of the Junta de Andalucía), the 6000 Scholarship, an initiative of the Junta de Andalucía, provides financial aid to students who, due to their economic situation, face challenges in continuing their studies. . Its main objective is to guarantee that young people can complete their post-compulsory secondary education, regardless of their financial situation. Or, at least, somehow alleviate the economic burden of continuing to study. Specifically, it is 600 euros per year per beneficiary.

Requirements to access the 6000 Scholarship

To be eligible for the 6000 Scholarship, students must meet certain criteria. This includes having a family income that does not exceed the established thresholds, being enrolled in high school studies or mid-level vocational training, and demonstrating adequate academic performance. To calculate the required income threshold, you must review the following table:

Families of one member: Up to 1,981.00 euros Families of two members: Up to 3,823.00 euros Families of three members: Up to 5,571.50 euros Families of four members: Up to 7,306.50 euros Families of five members: Up to 9,038.00 euros .Families of six members: Up to 10,731.50 euros.Families of seven members: Up to 12,386.50 euros.Families of eight members: Up to 14,004.50 euros.From the eighth member onwards, 1,617.50 euros will be added for each new eligible member of the family.

Scholarship application process and deadlines

The process to apply for the 6000 Scholarship involves presenting a series of documents (mainly related to accreditation of the required income level and not being in an active employment situation) and complying with the deadlines established by the Junta de Andalucía, which have opened on December 6, 2023 and will close on January 5, 2024. For its part, the maximum period to resolve and notify the resolution of the procedure will be three months from the processing of the application, so starting in April All approved aid must be granted by 2024.