Scholarship
Postgraduate Student Agreement Program (PEC-PG)
The PEC-PG provides scholarships for students from developing countries to pursue master's and doctoral degrees in Brazilian higher education institutions. It aims to strengthen the research capacity of the partner countries.
About this scholarship
Postgraduate Student Agreement Program (PEC-PG) is offered by CAPES and Ministry of Foreign Affairs for study in Brazil at master and phd level. The award is valued at Monthly stipend and tuition waiver, 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 and tuition waiver. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at master and phd level. Nationality requirements apply: Developing countries with Brazil cooperation agreements.
Eligibility
Candidates must be citizens of developing countries with which Brazil has cooperation agreements and be accepted into a graduate program recognized by CAPES.
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
master and phd
Nationality requirements
Developing countries with Brazil cooperation agreements
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
- CAPES and Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Study destination
- Brazil
- Eligible applicant countries
- Developing countries with Brazil cooperation agreements
- Award
- Monthly stipend and tuition waiver
- Funding type
- tuition and living
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- master and phd
- Nationality
- Developing countries with Brazil cooperation agreements
- Deadline
- Deadline unknown
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-22