Latest news and stories about scholarships in Portugal for expats and residents.
It is the private institution that awards the most scholarships. The investment exceeds 2.5 million euros.
Also included are 25 scholarships of 500 euros for higher education students.
The new social action model provides that the calculation of scholarship amounts will now consider the average cost of studying in higher education and the income that families can make available to the student.
Starting next year, the calculation for awarded scholarships will consider the average cost of higher education, estimated by municipality, including expenses for tuition, food, transport, and housing, as well as the income the household can provide to the student.
The new social action model in higher education will be evaluated annually for the first five years and, subsequently, every three years, according to the draft regulation presented today by the Government.
Scholarships of up to 7,818 euros and a five-year evaluation period: The government presents a new social action model for higher education, providing support for accommodation, low-income families, and displaced students.
The new social action model increases the average value of scholarships, but students warn of possible regional inequalities, therefore proposing an increase for students who choose to study in the interior.
University scholarship values will increase, potentially reaching 2,260 euros. This was one of the measures approved this Thursday, May 21, by the Council of Ministers. The meeting took place in Leiria, a city that will also benefit from another initiative announced by Prime Minister Luís Montenegro: the restructuring of the current Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, which will be granted university status. The increase in scholarship values is linked to another approved measure: changing the rules for access to higher education to include more students, especially those from low-income backgrounds. Currently, scholarships are 1,734 euros for undergraduate, technical, and master's students. These changes were previously announced in December by Minister of Education Fernando Alexandre. Official data from 2025 shows Portugal has approximately 84,250 scholarship recipients, with three-quarters currently receiving only the minimum amount. The measures now await approval in Parliament.
Higher education scholarships will increase to an average annual value exceeding 2600 euros. This is an increase of 920 euros that will be approved this Thursday.
The Government will increase funding for social support in higher education by 53% and estimates that the average value of scholarships will reach 2,600 euros per year under the new rules, approved this Thursday by the Council of Ministers. The new social support model will be applied starting from the 2026/2027 academic year, but...
A new social action model will be applied starting from the 2026/2027 academic year.
The new social action rules for higher education now include expenses for accommodation, food, and transport in the scholarship calculation, which vary by municipality and distinguish between displaced and non-displaced students. The reform is expected to be approved this Thursday at the Council of Ministers.
Portugal is a country of bureaucracy, and the Court of Auditors knows perfectly well how to delay all processes. The PS and PSD join forces on the scholarship law, even providing aid to those trying to pay for rented rooms.
The average annual amount of student scholarships has risen by 53%, now reaching 2660 euros.
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The Council of Ministers approves this Thursday the long-announced changes to social action in higher education. There will be a 'transitional regime' so that students who already have a scholarship are not disadvantaged.
Turismo de Portugal is providing 20 scholarships aimed at professional development for individuals aged 35 and under.
Turismo de Portugal has expanded the Luís Patrão scholarship programme, increasing the number of available grants to 20 and raising the total investment to 1 million euros.
Instead of more than 70% of students receiving the minimum scholarship, the Government believes it will manage to have only 10%.
Applications open until May 11. The scholarships are part of the EUNICoast European alliance, focused on the sustainable development of islands and coastal territories.
Pre-registration for the EPIS Social Scholarships is now open. The programme, which has already supported 1,523 students, covers everything from secondary school to master's degrees.
Epis will announce the programme four months early and aims to increase the number of students covered in the next academic year. The programme covers various levels of education.
The debate took place at a time when the Government is preparing a reform of scholarships and just days before a national student protest.
The scholarships last for the duration of the academic year, in accordance with the respective school calendar, according to regulations published this Tuesday in the Diário da República.
The article announces that the application period is now open for higher education scholarships in Pinhel, Portugal. It provides information on how students can apply for financial aid to support their university studies. The webpage also features local sports updates, including results from futsal competitions and team standings in the Viseu district, highlighting achievements by teams like SC Sabugal, Heróis D’Aventura, Lageosa do Mondego, and Casal de Cinza.
So far 1,553 scholarships have been awarded, but the president of the Association of Grant Holders says the majority of doctoral students have still not received them, calling it 'unacceptable' to be working 'without being paid'.
Fernando Alexandre cites university residences as an example. The minister announced changes to the calculation of the component for housing support in the new scholarship model for higher education students.
