Rural, low‑income students lag in university access
A study from the Reflection Centre of the Belmiro de Azevedo Foundation, Edulog, finds students from rural areas and low‑resource backgrounds remain the most disadvantaged when accessing higher education, with distance and costs cited among key barriers, Dinheiro Vivo reports. The research examines regional inequalities and student mobility over the past decade and flags persistent gaps despite policy efforts. Families and students planning higher‑education paths should consider distance, transport and financial support options early. What is the Belmiro de Azevedo Foundation? and What is Edulog? (see explainers).
The Belmiro de Azevedo Foundation (Fundação Belmiro de Azevedo) is a private philanthropic foundation set up by the family of businessman Belmiro de Azevedo to fund education, research and social projects. It also commissions studies on higher education access and mobility, so its research is often used by universities and policymakers when planning scholarships and regional support.
