Scholarship
Merit Scholarship (Bolsa Mérito) – PEC-G
A financial aid program for high-achieving international students already enrolled in the Undergraduate Exchange Program (PEC-G). It provides a monthly stipend to support students who demonstrate outstanding academic performance.
About this scholarship
Merit Scholarship (Bolsa Mérito) – PEC-G is offered by Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MRE) for study in Brazil at bachelor level. The award is valued at R$ 1,400 monthly stipend, provided as living stipend 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 living stipend funding. Applicants selected receive R$ 1,400 monthly stipend. 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 level. No nationality restriction is recorded for this award.
Eligibility
Must be a PEC-G student, completed at least two semesters, and demonstrate excellent academic performance.
How to apply
No fixed closing date is published, so check the provider for the current cycle. 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
Funding basis
Merit-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MRE)
- Study destination
- Brazil
- Award
- R$ 1,400 monthly stipend
- Funding type
- living stipend
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- bachelor
- Nationality
- No restriction recorded
- Deadline
- Deadline unknown
- Renewable
- Yes
- Verification
- Not yet manually verified
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-23