Portugal Government Scholarships 2027 (Fully Funded)

Overview

The Portugal Government Scholarships 2027 are higher education grants backed by the Government of Portugal for students at undergraduate, Master's and doctoral level. They are intended to support students with limited financial resources by covering higher education costs, including tuition, and by providing a monthly stipend of €1,250. Funds are paid in ten monthly instalments.

The benefits include a complete waiver of tuition fees and a monthly allowance toward rent, food and other living expenses, along with the chance to study at Portuguese universities and learn Portuguese.

Who can apply

Applicants must be up to date with all tax and social security obligations and meet the conditions on nationality or legalised residency in Portugal. They must be enrolled in a higher vocational-technical course (CTESP), a bachelor's degree, an integrated master's or a master's degree equivalent to at least 30 ECTS credits, and must not already hold a diploma or degree at the same or a higher level than the one for which they seek the grant.

After the first year, students must continue to meet the conditions of use and the maximum number of enrolments. The household's total annual income must be below EUR 11,049.89, and the value of its movable property below EUR 115,303.20.

How to apply

Applications can only be made online, and supporting documents are uploaded during the process. Applicants log in to the student's restricted area on the DGES website with their user code and password and submit the application there. An applicant's guide and frequently asked questions are available, and results can be checked in the same restricted area.

Key dates

Applications are accepted between 25 June and 30 September. Students who enrol after 30 September have 20 working days after enrolment, and those undertaking a professional traineeship have 20 working days after the proof of commencement of the traineeship is issued.