Beja Municipality - Higher Education Scholarship for students living in Beja

Beja higher education scholarship

You will receive up to 1,200 EUR per academic year, paid in a single instalment. The money comes from the Beja City Council (Câmara Municipal de Beja) in Portugal. It supplements the financial support you already receive from your university. The City Council funds up to 50 grants each year.

Who can apply

• Where you live: You have been living in the Beja district for at least 3 years.
• Where you study: You study at a university or polytechnic in Portugal towards a bachelor's degree (licenciatura).
• Field of study: Any topic is allowed.
• First degree: You do not yet hold a university degree.
• Age: At the time of your application, you are 25 years old or younger.
• Grades: You are completing your degree with satisfactory results.
• Financial need: Your family is on a low income or has many children.

How to apply

You can apply online via the local authority’s platform and upload scanned documents (no photos). You can also submit your application in person at the Education Office (Servico de Educacao) in the city library. You can apply for 2025/2026 from 1 to 15 November 2025.

How realistic are your chances?

Up to 50 scholarships are awarded per academic year. In 2024/2025, all 50 scholarships were awarded, with a total value of 58,560 EUR.

If you want to compare this grant with other options, our guide Scholarships in Portugal covers further funding available across Portugal.