Portugal Government Scholarship 2026

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The Portugal Government Scholarships 2026 offer a golden opportunity for international students to pursue fully funded undergraduate, master’s, and Ph.D. programs at top Portuguese universities. Supported by the Government of Portugal and Next Generation EU, the program aims to attract talented students from around the globe by offering access to world-class education, vibrant campus life, and multicultural learning environments in one of Europe’s most progressive academic hubs.

Aim and Benefits of Government of Portugal Higher Educational Scholarship

  • Full tuition fee coverage

  • €1250 monthly stipend to support living expenses

  • Access to top European universities

  • Option to learn Portuguese or study in English

  • Cultural immersion in Portugal’s rich history and lifestyle

  • Improved career prospects in European and international job markets

  • Health insurance and visa support (depending on the university)


Requirements for Government of Portugal Higher Educational Scholarship Qualification

Applicants must:

  • Be international students (open to all nationalities)

  • For Undergraduate level: have completed secondary school education

  • For Master’s: hold a recognized bachelor’s degree

  • For Ph.D.: hold a master’s degree in a relevant field

  • Demonstrate proficiency in English or Portuguese (depending on program language)

  • Show strong academic motivation and a desire to study in Portugal



Application Deadline

September 30, 2025


How to Apply

Grant applications can only be made online. During the application process, you will need to upload some documents.
Go to the student's restricted area on the DGES website , enter your login details (user code and password) and submit the application.

If you have any queries, consult the applicant's guide and frequently asked questions . You can also see the results of your applications in the restricted area of the website.

If you applied for a study grant in a previous year
Use the same login details you used in previous years. If you cannot remember your login details, you can retrieve the user code and/or password from the DGES website .

If you have applied for higher education this year

  • If you stated that you wanted to apply for a grant in your higher education application, use the link included in the email notifying you of the receipt of your application.
  • obtain the login details by entering your personal information on the DGES website
  • If you are unable to obtain your login details in any of these ways, contact the Social Action Services (SAS) or Social Action Office of the higher education institution you are attending and ask for the user code and password. You will need to produce your Citizen Card.

Before submitting your application, you can use the DGES Simulator to find out how much you can get if awarded a grant.



Deadline

  • The study grant application must be submitted by the following deadlines:
  • ? between 25th June and 30th September
  • ? within 20 working days after enrollment, when the student enrolls after 30th September
  • ? within 20 working days following the issue of proof of commencement of a traineeship, for those undertaking a professional traineeship.
  • If you apply for a grant at the same time as you apply for a place in a higher education establishment (up to the date of placement) and receive family allowance in brackets 1, 2 or 3, you will find out whether you have been awarded a grant when you are given a place on a course. At the same time, you will also be informed of the provisional amount that has been allocated. You will only receive the grant if you enroll on the course and once your situation has been verified.
  • You can also apply for a grant during the academic year, between 1st October and 31st May. In this case, the amount of the grant is calculated pro rata to the amount for 1 year, taking into account the period between when you applied and the end of the academic period or traineeship.
  • If you are finishing your bachelor's degree this academic year and starting your master's degree the following academic year, you must apply for a grant by the following deadlines:
  • ? between 25th June and 30th September
  • ? within 20 working days after enrollment, when enrolling after 30th September.


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