Autonomous University of Lisbon - Luís de Camões Merit Award

Luís de Camões Merit Award (Bolsa por Mérito)

You will receive a one-off cash payment of five times the Portuguese monthly minimum wage, the amount of which is determined at the start of the academic year in which you receive the award. The cash prize is awarded for academic excellence, so your family income is not a factor. You will also receive a merit scholarship certificate. The award is funded by the Portuguese Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education and paid out by the Universidade Autónoma de Lisboa ‘Luís de Camões’ (UAL). It is awarded once per academic year.

Who can apply

• University: You are enrolled at the Universidade Autónoma de Lisboa.
• Level: You are studying on a Bachelor’s degree programme (Licenciatura).
• Field of study: Any subject.
• Grades: You have an average mark of 16 or higher on the Portuguese grading scale from 0 to 20 and have not failed a single course.
• Financial need: None. Places are allocated solely on the basis of academic results, regardless of income.
• Nationality: Any nationality can apply.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted via the Social Action Service (SASE) office at the Universidade Autónoma de Lisboa. The scholarship is awarded to students who meet the required academic thresholds.

If you are studying or planning to study in Portugal, our guide Scholarships in Portugal brings together further funding options beyond this merit award.