Fully-Funded Undergraduate Scholarship in Portugal Closing in September 2026

The Portugal Government Scholarship is accepting applications from eligible undergraduate students seeking financial support for higher education in Portugal. The scholarship listing gives September 30, 2026, as the application deadline.

Administered by the Directorate-General for Higher Education (DGES), the need-based grant helps students with limited financial resources meet the costs of higher education. The opportunity is listed for undergraduate studies at institutions including the University of Porto.

According to the scholarship listing, the award is valued at €15,000 per year and includes support for tuition and living expenses. However, DGES does not provide a fixed amount to every student.

The final grant is calculated according to the applicant’s financial circumstances and the applicable regulations.

Portugal Government Scholarship Details

Scholarship Benefits

The Portugal Government Scholarship provides financial assistance to eligible students during their higher education. DGES generally distributes the grant through 10 monthly instalments during the academic year.

DGES determines the scholarship amount based on each student’s financial situation. It considers household income, assets, study costs, and other factors when calculating the support.

Eligible students can use the assistance toward approved education and living expenses while completing their degree.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must satisfy the required academic, financial, enrollment, and nationality or residence conditions.

The grant is intended for students who demonstrate financial need. Applicants must also meet the academic requirements set by the Portuguese authorities and maintain the required academic progress during their studies.

Students normally need to enroll in an eligible higher education program and register for at least 30 ECTS. Further academic conditions may apply in subsequent years.

Nationality and residence status are also important. Applicants should confirm that they fall within an eligible category before applying.

Eligibility for Pakistani Students

Pakistan is included in the eligible-country information provided in the scholarship listing. However, Pakistani nationality alone does not automatically guarantee eligibility for the DGES study grant.

Portuguese regulations allow certain non-Portuguese nationals to qualify based on specific residence or legal-status conditions. At the University of Porto, students holding International Student Status are not eligible for this particular study scholarship.

Pakistani applicants should therefore check their residence and student status carefully before treating the grant as a source of undergraduate funding.

Documents Required

• Academic transcripts
• Educational or degree documents
• Relevant academic information
• Financial and household information
• English-language proficiency documents, where required

How to Apply

Students must complete the application through the DGES online system. Applicants should enter accurate personal, academic, and financial information and provide the documents requested by the authorities.

Students planning to study at the University of Porto should also confirm their eligibility and student status with the university before applying for the grant.

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