Portugal Government Higher Education Scholarship 2025 (Deadline: 30 September, 2025)

Portugal Government Higher Education Scholarship 2025The Portugal Higher Education Scholarship program supports low-income students enrolled in public or private higher education institutions. Managed by the General Directorate of Higher Education (DGES), these scholarships help cover tuition fees and living expenses for an entire academic year.

What is the Portugal Higher Education Scholarship?

The DGES higher education scholarship provides financial assistance for 10 monthly installments per academic year. It aims to ensure that financial hardship does not prevent students from completing their studies.

Note: Doctoral scholarships are separately awarded by the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT).

Degree Level

 

• Higher Professional Technical Courses (CTESP)
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Integrated Master’s Degree
• Master’s Degree
• Doctoral Degree (through the Foundation for Science and Technology – FCT)

 

Available Subjects

All fields of study offered by public or private higher education institutions in Portugal, including:

 

• Science & Technology

• Social Sciences & Humanities

• Arts & Humanities

• Engineering & Architecture

• Health & Biomedical Sciences

• Economics, Management & Law

Benefits

• Financial support for higher education students with low household income.

• Paid monthly in 10 installments throughout the academic year.

• Maximum scholarship amount: €5,981.73 (for humanitarian emergencies, refugees, and temporary protection cases).

• Free to apply – no application fee.

• If applying during the academic year, the amount is calculated proportionally to the remaining study period.

Eligible Nationalities

The scholarship is open to:

• Portuguese nationals

• EU nationals with residence in Portugal

• Non-EU nationals with legal residence in Portugal

• Humanitarian cases, including:

  • Students from Syria

  • Afghan refugees

  • Students under temporary protection from Ukraine

Eligibility Criteria

You may apply if you are:

• A student at a public or private higher education institution in Portugal.

• Enrolled in one of the following degree levels:

  • Higher Professional Technical Course (CTESP)

  • Bachelor’s degree (Licenciatura)

  • Integrated Master’s degree

  • Master’s degree (Mestrado)

• Studying in a recognized academic subject area, such as:

  • Engineering and Technology

  • Sciences and Mathematics

  • Social Sciences and Law

  • Arts and Humanities

  • Health and Medical Sciences

  • Education and Teacher Training

Application Procedure

Required Documents

• NIF (Taxpayer ID) and NISS (Social Security Number) for all household members

• Bank balances and asset values as of December 31 of the prior year

• IRS tax return (if applicable)

• Proof of housing status (IMI declaration or rental contract)

• IBAN for scholarship payments

How to Apply for the DGES Scholarship

1. Log in to DGES Student Area

   • Use existing credentials or request them from your institution’s Social Action Services (SAS).

2. Complete the Online Form

   • Enter personal, academic, and household financial details.

   • Upload all supporting documents.

3. Submit Before the Deadline

   • Regular applications: June 25 – September 30.

   • Late registration: within 20 business days after enrollment.

Application Deadlines for 2025–2026

• Regular: June 25 – September 30, 2025

• After September 30 enrollment: 20 working days after registration

• During academic year: October 1 – May 31 (proportional amount)