Applying to NALCAP

Getting started

You can begin to read the following information before applications open. Remember to keep them handy through the entire process.

• NALCAP General Information

• Application guidelines

• The PROFEX Handbook

• Recommendation letter guidelines

• FAQs

• RECAP of documents to be submitted

• The NALCAP timeline

Preparing and submitting your application

2023 Application Cycle - February 9 @12 am - April 4 @11:59 pm Local Madrid, Spain time zone

Required Documents:

1. A copy of the main page of your valid U.S. passport

2. An official college transcript or a copy of your diploma

3. A signed statement of purpose

4. A letter of recommendation

To guide you through the application process, please follow all the information in the guidelines and handbook step-by-step for an easy application submission. All the necessary information to apply to the program can be found there.

When you are ready to submit, take a look at the RECAP of documents and make sure you've got everything you need to submit your application.

Please make sure NOT to use a college email address (or community mailbox), as these may have an expiration date and we may need to contact you. Gmail addresses work best. Thanks!

All regions in Spain will be accepting applications for NALCAP for the 2023-2024 school year. The following are the number of positions offered during last year's cycle to give you a better idea when selecting your 3 preferred destinations. In total, 4,146 positions were awarded. These positons may vary for the 2023 cycle.

What is PROFEX?

PROFEX is the Ministry of Education of Spain's online portal used to apply for NALCAP. It can get tricky at times but if you follow the handbook carefully, you will do great!

To begin, you can open a PROFEX account at anytime, as well as filling out your personal information and some curriculum/resume information. If you already have a PROFEX account, just log in.

We suggest not using a translator for PROFEX as it may cause glitches which may affect the information you have already completed/uploaded on your application. Just follow the videos below and the PROFEX handbook slowly and step-by-step.

Also note that the first and last days that the application period is open, it may get busy and the website may experience some issues. We apologize for any inconveniences and ask you for your patience.

Apply on the PROFEX portal

The PROFEX Timeline

Step 1. Before applications open

Create an account on PROFEX and fill out the curriculum/resume section. There are 3 required sections under Curriculum and the others are to be left blank. Leaving them blank will not influence your application in any manner. Make sure you follow the PROFEX handbook to a tee!

Please note that the 4 required documents for your NALCAP application cannot be uploaded until the appliciation period opens.

Step 2. Applications open

Follow the videos below and the PROFEX handbook step-by-step. The handbook has the most up-to-date information.

Upload the 4 required documents, complete the application and submit it.

In addition to the PROFEX handbook, watch and follow these tutorials for help with your application.