๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Brazil PEC-G Scholarship

๐Ÿ“– About the Scholarship

The PEC-G Scholarship is a Brazilian Government initiative managed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MRE) and the Ministry of Education (MEC) in partnership with Brazilian universities. It offers fully tuition-free undergraduate study to students from developing countries with which Brazil has educational cooperation agreements.

๐Ÿ“ Summary

  • Level: Undergraduate (Bachelorโ€™s)
  • Language: Portuguese
  • Funding: Tuition fees waived; living costs covered by student/sponsor (possible later aid)
  • Duration: 4โ€“6 years (depending on program)
  • Host Country: Brazil

๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Why Study in Brazil with PEC-G?

โœ… No tuition fees for the entire program
โœ… Access to Brazilโ€™s Public Health System (SUS)
โœ… Free diploma legalization/apostille at Brazilian missions abroad
โœ… Eligible for merit-based aid, emergency support, or airfare home after graduation
โœ… Cultural immersion in a vibrant, diverse country with a strong academic tradition

๐ŸŽ Scholarship Benefits

  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Tuition: 100% waived for your program
  • ๐Ÿฅ Healthcare: Full access to SUS medical & dental care
  • ๐Ÿ“œ Diploma Legalization: Free at Brazilian embassies/consulates
  • ๐Ÿ’ก Additional Aid: Possible merit scholarships, emergency aid, or flight ticket after graduation

๐Ÿ“Œ Eligibility Criteria

  • ๐ŸŒ Citizen of a developing country with educational ties to Brazil
  • ๐ŸŽ‚ Minimum age 18 (preferably โ‰ค 23โ€“25)
  • ๐ŸŽ“ Completed high school (โ‰ฅ 60% average)
  • ๐Ÿ—ฃ Portuguese proficiency (CELPE-Bras) or enrollment in PEC-PLE Portuguese course
  • ๐Ÿ’ต Proof of sponsor/financial capacity
  • ๐Ÿ“œ Commitment to return to home country after studies

๐Ÿ“„ Required Documents

  • High school diploma & transcripts
  • CELPE-Bras certificate / PEC-PLE registration proof
  • Birth certificate
  • Sponsorโ€™s financial guarantee letter
  • Other documents as required by Brazilian embassy/consulate

โณ Deadline

๐Ÿ“… Deadlines vary by country โ€” for example, Julyย in some regions.
Check with the Brazilian embassy or consulate in your country for exact dates.

๐Ÿ›  How to Apply

  1. Visit official PEC-G page on gov.br
  2. Fill in online pre-application form
  3. Choose universities & programs
  4. Submit required documents to the Brazilian embassy/consulate
  5. Await selection & enrollment instructions

๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Brazil GCUB International Mobility Scholarship

๐Ÿ“– About the Scholarship

The GCUB International Mobility Program (GCUB-Mob) is a fully funded scholarship offered by the Group of Brazilian Universities (GCUB) for international students to pursue Masterโ€™s and PhD degrees at Brazilian universities. It is one of the largest scholarship programs in Brazil, involving 58 universities and offering over 850 scholarships worldwide.

๐Ÿ“ Summary

  • Level: Masterโ€™s and PhD
  • Funding: Fully funded (tuition, fees, monthly stipend)
  • Universities: 58 Brazilian Higher Education Institutions
  • Language of Application: English, Portuguese, French, Spanish
  • No application fee or acceptance letter needed

๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Why Study in Brazil with GCUB Scholarship?

โœ… Fully funded scholarships covering tuition and living expenses
โœ… Access to university facilities: libraries, laboratories, restaurants
โœ… Network with top Brazilian universities and international researchers
โœ… Cultural immersion in Brazilโ€™s vibrant and diverse academic environment

๐ŸŽ Scholarship Benefits

  • โŒ No enrollment or application fees
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Full tuition and academic fees coverage
  • ๐Ÿ  Monthly stipend for living expenses
  • ๐Ÿฝ Access to university restaurants
  • ๐Ÿ“š Use of university libraries, labs, and other facilities

๐Ÿ“Œ Eligibility Criteria

  • ๐ŸŒŽ Open to all international students except Brazilian nationals
  • ๐Ÿ—ฃ Applications accepted in English, Portuguese, French, or Spanish
  • ๐ŸŽ“ Eligible for Masterโ€™s or PhD programs
  • ๐ŸŽฏ Applicants can apply to up to five different programs/universities
  • ๐Ÿšซ Does not cover airfare, visa, or health insurance costs
  • ๐Ÿ“„ Must submit all required academic documents

๐Ÿ“„ Required Documents

  • ๐Ÿชช Valid ID or Passport
  • ๐Ÿ“‹ Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • ๐ŸŽ“ Undergraduate diploma (for Masterโ€™s applicants)
  • ๐ŸŽ“ Masterโ€™s diploma (for PhD applicants, if required)
  • ๐Ÿ“ Two essays:
    โ€ƒโ€ข Academic/professional expectations
    โ€ƒโ€ข Research proposal
  • ๐Ÿ“œ Binding contract with higher education institution (only for university professors)

โณ Deadline

๐Ÿ“… 13 July ย (varies slightly by country/university)
Check with the official GCUB portal for updates.

๐Ÿ›  How to Applyย 

  1. ๐ŸŒ Visit the official GCUB website
  2. ๐Ÿ“ Fill in the online application form
  3. ๐Ÿ“„ Upload all necessary documents
  4. ๐Ÿ“ข Submit before the deadline
  5. โณ Wait for application evaluation and selection result