Scholarship
Programa de Estudantes-Convênio de Pós-Graduação (PEC-PG)
The PEC-PG program provides scholarships for international students to pursue master's or doctoral studies at Brazilian higher education and research institutions. It aims to support academic development and international cooperation.
About this scholarship
Programa de Estudantes-Convênio de Pós-Graduação (PEC-PG) is offered by CAPES, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and CNPq for study in Brazil at master and phd level. The award is valued at Varies by degree level; includes monthly stipends., 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 Varies by degree level; includes monthly stipends.. 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. No nationality restriction is recorded for this award.
Eligibility
Applicants must be citizens of countries with which Brazil maintains educational, cultural, or scientific agreements and must have resided in their country of origin for at least two years prior to application.
How to apply
Applications close on 2025-12-30. 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
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, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and CNPq
- Study destination
- Brazil
- Award
- Varies by degree level; includes monthly stipends.
- Funding type
- tuition and living
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- master and phd
- Nationality
- No restriction recorded
- Deadline
- Closed · 2025-12-30
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-10-08