area of responsibility. The Deputy Director-General for Scholarships, Study Aids and Educational Promotion. The official responsible for the design, planning and direction of education aids in coordination with the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities for all kind of students. He is also responsible for coordinating all aid programs (State-level programs and regional-level programs) and the promotion of action to improve the excellence of the students The Deputy Director-General for the European Social Fund in the Educational Sphere. The official responsible for the exercise of programming, management and control of European Social Fund aid in the period 2014-2020 and beyond, without prejudice to the closing operations of the 2007-2013 programming period which correspond directly to the Director-General of Vocational Training. The Deputy Director-General for Education Centers, Inspection and Programs. It is responsible for the management of education infraestructure and the superior inspection of the education system. List of Secretaries of State for Education References Secretaries of State of Spain