Scholarship
Camões Institute University Scholarships (PALOP & Timor-Leste)
These scholarships are Portuguese government awards designed to support students from Portuguese-speaking African countries (PALOP) and East Timor to pursue higher education in Portugal. The program is part of Portugal's cooperation initiative and provides monthly allowances, settling-in support, and tuition assistance.
About this scholarship
Camões Institute University Scholarships (PALOP & Timor-Leste) is offered by Camoes - Instituto da Cooperacao e da Lingua for study in Cabo Verde at bachelor, master and phd level. The award is valued at PhD: 870 EUR/month + 275 EUR settling-in + 1,650 EUR tuition; Master's: 710 EUR/month + 275 EUR settling-in + 1,100 EUR tuition; Undergraduate: 380 EUR/month + 50 EUR accommodation + 930 EUR tuition, 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 PhD: 870 EUR/month + 275 EUR settling-in + 1,650 EUR tuition; Master's: 710 EUR/month + 275 EUR settling-in + 1,100 EUR tuition; Undergraduate: 380 EUR/month + 50 EUR accommodation + 930 EUR tuition. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at bachelor, master and phd level. Nationality requirements apply: Cape Verde, Angola, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, Sao Tome and Principe and East Timor.
Eligibility
Nationals and residents of Cape Verde, Angola, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, Sao Tome and Principe, or East Timor who are not Portuguese citizens.
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
Cape Verde, Angola, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, Sao Tome and Principe and East Timor
Funding basis
Merit-based
Key details
- Provider
- Camoes - Instituto da Cooperacao e da Lingua
- Country
- Cabo Verde
- Award
- PhD: 870 EUR/month + 275 EUR settling-in + 1,650 EUR tuition; Master's: 710 EUR/month + 275 EUR settling-in + 1,100 EUR tuition; Undergraduate: 380 EUR/month + 50 EUR accommodation + 930 EUR tuition
- Funding type
- tuition and living
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- bachelor, master and phd
- Nationality
- Cape Verde, Angola, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, Sao Tome and Principe and East Timor
- Deadline
- 2026-12-31
- Renewable
- Yes
- Verified by Eternity
- Not yet verified
- Last verified
- 2026-08-31
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
View official scholarship sourceLast verified 2026-08-31
