The Portugal Government Scholarship, administered by the Directorate-General for Higher Education (DGES), offers state financial support for students pursuing Bachelor’s, Master’s, or integrated Master’s degrees in Portugal. Funding amounts are adjusted based on individual financial need rather than provided as a flat rate.
Scholarship Overview
Managed directly by DGES, this grant program assists students facing economic limitations during their higher education in Portugal. Rather than awarding fixed sums to every recipient, the government assesses each applicant's household financial status to calculate their award.
Who Can Apply
To qualify for the grant, candidates must meet specific academic, financial, and residency criteria set by DGES:
- Applicants must be enrolled in an eligible Portuguese higher education program and normally register for a minimum of 30 ECTS credits.
- Annual household income must not exceed €11,049.89, and movable assets must remain under €115,303.20. Applicants must also fulfill applicable tax and social security obligations.
- Eligible residency statuses include EU citizens with permanent residency in Portugal, qualifying third-country nationals holding long-term or permanent residence, stateless individuals, refugees, and persons under relevant cooperation agreements.
Students entering Portugal with International Student Status (such as Pakistani international students) do not automatically qualify for this government funding and are excluded from regular institutional grants like the University of Porto's SASUP study scholarships.
Benefits
Financial assistance varies according to individual household evaluation and applicable rules:
- Recipients can receive up to €15,000 per year, generally distributed across 10 monthly payments.
- Eligible displaced scholarship holders may receive an additional accommodation supplement of €161.14 per month for the 2026-27 academic year.
How to Apply
All applications are processed electronically via the DGES student online portal:
- Applicants must log into their personal area on the portal, complete the application form, and upload necessary personal, academic, and household financial documentation.
- The main application period for the 2026-27 academic year runs from June 25 to September 30, 2026.
- Students enrolling after September 30 have 20 working days post-enrollment to submit an application. Submissions between October 1 and May 31 are accepted, though grant amounts are calculated proportionally for the remaining study period.
Source: fully funded scholarships 2026 - BingNews · Published September 30, 2026
Always confirm deadlines and eligibility on the official scholarship website.