Award conditions
Are grants awarded to students enrolled in any type of course?
Grants can be awarded for the attendance of the following courses held in higher education institutions:
- Professional Higher Technical Courses;
- Licenciatura courses;
- Mestrado integrado courses;
- Mestrado courses.
Graduates of licenciatura or mestrado courses can also be awarded a grant when, in the period of 24 months after obtaining the degree, undergoing professional training for the exercise of a profession.
I will attend a doutoramento course. Can I apply for a grant?
About doutoramento courses grants you should contact the Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (http://www.fct.pt/).
I do not have Portuguese nationality. Can I apply for a grant?
In addition to Portuguese citizens, the following may also apply for a grant:
- Citizens who are nationals of Member States of the European Union with the right to a permanent residence in Portugal, and their families;
- Third country nationals:
i) Holders of a permanent residence permit;
ii) Beneficiaries of long-term resident status;
iii) Coming from States with cooperation agreements providing for the application of such benefits;
iv) Coming from States whose law, on equal terms, grants equal treatment to Portuguese students;
- Stateless people;
- Beneficiaries of political refugee status.
How many ECTS credits do I have to be enrolled in to obtain a grant?
You must be enrolled in a minimum of 30 ECTS credits, with the exceptions provided in the Regulation.
I want to study abroad. Can I apply for a grant?
Grants awarded under the Regulation are only intended for students enrolled in Portuguese higher education institutions.