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Portugal Government Scholarship for International Students 2021

Portugal government scholarships are co financed by the European social fund. This scholarship program for the academic year 2021- 2022 is now open. This scholarship program is offered to international students. It is a fully funded scholarship program. Under this scholarship program, applicants can apply for the bachelors, masters, Ph.D., BE, and ME degree programs. This scholarship program is available at the University of Porto throughout the year.

Field of Study/ Subjects

Applicants can choose different fields under this scholarship program:

  • Faculty of architecture
  • Faculty of fine arts
  • Faculty of sciences
  • Faculty of nutrition and food science
  • Faculty of sport
  • Faculty of law
  • Faculty of economics
  • Faculty of engineering
  • Faculty of pharmacy
  • Faculty of arts
  • Faculty of medicine
  • Faculty of dental medicine
  • Faculty of psychology and education science
  • Institute of biomedical sciences Abel Salazar
  • Porto business school.

In order to ensure equal opportunity for admission to its courses, as well as to reward the merit of those students with outstanding academic performance, the U.Porto promotes and/or sponsors a wide range of financial supports for its students. Included among these are:

SASUP scholarships

Students enrolled in a bachelors, masters or integrated masters course at the U.Porto can apply for the scholarships awarded by the Social Services of the U.Porto (SASUP).

The scholarship consists of a monthly stipend to aid in the costs of attending the U.Porto. Economically disadvantaged students are thus supported in bearing the financial burden of not only school supplies and tuition fees, but also housing, food, transport, and other costs.

Students from Portugal, other European Union member states, or countries that enjoy a cooperation protocol with the U.Porto (excluding the International Student Statute – see Other support), according to the conditions established by the Ministry of Education and Science in the Regulations of Attribution of Scholarships to Higher Education Students, may apply for these scholarships. The scholarship is awarded and renewable on an annual basis. The deadlines and application results are published in a timely manner on the SASUP website.

Merit scholarships

Aside from normal scholarships, the U.Porto awards merit scholarships each year to the students ranked at the top of their class. This scholarship consists of a monetary prize – equalling five times the minimum national salary in effect – and is intended for students enrolled in a bachelors, masters or integrated masters course who show exceptional academic performance, independently of their socio-economic status.

Merit scholarships are attributed in accordance with the General Regulations of Attribution of Merit Scholarships to Higher Education Students. The U.Porto and its faculties are responsible for the selection of the awarded students, according with the criteria and requirements set out in the Regulations.

Each year, the U.Porto also awards a set of Incentive Prizes to the best students of the 1st year of each of its 14 schools/faculties. The prizes are delivered during the commemorative ceremony of the Day of the University. The value of the prize is equal to the tuition fees.

Scientific scholarships

Through its schools and research centres, the U.Porto sponsors and awards scientific initiation scholarships and research scholarships to holders of bachelors, masters or doctorate degrees to obtain scientific training in research projects or in national scientific and technological institutions. The scholarship is typically one year in length, renewable for up to three years, and cannot be awarded for periods spanning for less than three consecutive months.

Other support

Attending a course at the U.Porto can be financed with study and research scholarships awarded by external institutions, government entities or partner institutions of the U.Porto through national and international agreements and partnerships.

Candidates for such scholarships include, for example, students from Portuguese-speaking African countries (PALOP), on the basis of the historic ties that unite Portugal with Angola, Guinea-Bissau, Cape Verde, São Tomé and Príncipe, and Mozambique.

Duration of Scholarship

The duration of this scholarship program for undergraduate is 4 years, the master is 2 years, and the doctoral degree program is 3 years.

Scholarship Description/ Details

These scholarship programs offer the following grants:

  • Social Services of the U. Porto (SASUP) scholarship offers tuition fees, school supplies, housing expenses, food expenses, and transport expenses.
  • Merit scholarship offers monetary prize (equalling five times the minimum National salary in effect)
  • Attending a course at the U. Porto can be financed with study and research scholarships.

How to Apply/ Download Scholarship Form/ Documents Required

The application process for this scholarship program is online.

To apply online visit the following official link: https://sigarra.up.pt/up/en/web_base.gera_pagina?p_pagina=bolsas-de-estudo#outros

Attach all necessary documents with the application form.

Contact Us

Porto Rectorate

4099-002 Porto, Portugal

Telephone: (+351) 220 408 198/ 053

Email: acesso.es@reit.up.pt

Official Website

Visit the official website to get further details:

https://sigarra.up.pt/up/en/web_base.gera_pagina?p_pagina=bolsas-de-estudo#outros

Portugal Government Scholarship Frequently Asked Questions

(Q) Is it easy to apply for this scholarship program?

(A) Yes.

(Q) Is it easy to be selected for this scholarship program?

(A) Yes if you are a hardworking and eligible candidate.

(Q) Is it possible to submit your application after the deadline?

(A) No.

(Q) Scholarship will be awarded on merit?

(A) Yes, it is a merit based scholarship program.

(Q) What if an applicant submits only their application form and not the documents?

(A) Then their application will not be considered and will be cancelled.

(Q) What happens if any information is found to be untrue?

(A) Then the process of your application will be terminated.

By- Syed Pashmina Dolly.