Scholarship
Postgraduate Student Agreement Program (PEC-PG)
The PEC-PG program offers scholarships for students from developing countries to pursue Master's and PhD degrees in Brazil. It is designed to train human resources to contribute to the development of the students' home countries.
About this scholarship
Postgraduate Student Agreement Program (PEC-PG) is offered by Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and CAPES for study in Brazil at master and phd level. The award is valued at Full tuition waiver and monthly stipend for living expenses., 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 Full tuition waiver and monthly stipend for living expenses.. 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.
Eligibility
Citizens of developing countries that have diplomatic agreements with Brazil, holding a degree required for postgraduate studies.
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
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 and CAPES
- Study destination
- Brazil
- Award
- Full tuition waiver and monthly stipend for living expenses.
- Funding type
- tuition and living
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- master and phd
- Nationality
- Developing countries
- Deadline
- Deadline unknown
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-22