Scholarship
Camoes Institute University Scholarships (PALOP & Timor-Leste)
This scholarship program supports students from Portuguese-speaking African countries (PALOP), including Sao Tome and Principe, to pursue higher education. It provides financial assistance to facilitate academic development within the Lusophone community.
About this scholarship
Camoes Institute University Scholarships (PALOP & Timor-Leste) is offered by Camoes - Instituto da Cooperacao e da Lingua for study in Sao Tome and Principe at bachelor, master and phd level. The award is valued at Monthly stipend, settling allowance and tuition support, provided as tuition and living support. Funding is renewable, so it can continue across more than one year of study subject to the provider's conditions.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as tuition and living funding. Applicants selected receive Monthly stipend, settling allowance and tuition support. Selection is merit-based and need-based, so both academic record and financial circumstances are assessed.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at bachelor, master and phd level. Nationality requirements apply: Sao Tome and Principe, Angola, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique and Timor-Leste.
Eligibility
Open to citizens of PALOP countries including Sao Tome and Principe.
How to apply
Applications close on 2026-12-31. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
bachelor, master and phd
Nationality requirements
Sao Tome and Principe, Angola, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique and Timor-Leste
Funding basis
Merit-based and Need-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- Camoes - Instituto da Cooperacao e da Lingua
- Study destination
- Sao Tome and Principe
- Eligible applicant countries
- Sao Tome and Principe, Angola, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique and Timor-Leste
- Award
- Monthly stipend, settling allowance and tuition support
- Funding type
- tuition and living
- Selection basis
- Merit-based and Need-based
- Study levels
- bachelor, master and phd
- Nationality
- Sao Tome and Principe, Angola, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique and Timor-Leste
- Deadline
- Open · 2026-12-31
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-23