Águeda Municipality - Higher Education Scholarship for students living in Águeda

Higher Education Scholarship from the Municipality of Águeda

You will receive 1,500 EUR per year, paid in 10 monthly instalments of 150 EUR, to study at any higher education institution in Portugal. The funding is provided by Águeda Town Council (Câmara Municipal de Águeda). The grant covers the official duration of your studies plus one additional year for degree programmes lasting up to 3 years, or plus two additional years for degree programmes lasting 4 years or more. You renew the grant each year by providing proof that you are still enrolled and continue to meet the eligibility criteria. The amount may increase in line with the rate of inflation. For 2025/2026, the local authority has awarded 40 grants.

Who can apply

• Where you live: You were born in the municipality of Águeda or have lived there for more than 2 years.
• Nationality: You are a Portuguese national or hold a valid Portuguese residence permit.
• Study level: Every qualification counts, from a Bachelor’s degree through to a Master’s and a PhD.
• Field of study: Any topic is allowed.
• Where you study: You have been offered a place at university this year, or you are already studying at a Portuguese higher education institution and are passing your exams.
• No equal qualification: You do not yet hold a qualification at the same level as the one you are aiming for.
• Financial need: At the time of the call, your household income per person is below the Portuguese minimum wage.
• No double funding: This grant cannot be combined with the local authority’s separate tuition fee grant.

How to apply

Please complete the local authority’s application form and submit it together with your supporting documents. You can hand it in in person at the Citizens’ Service Centre (Gabinete de Atendimento ao Munícipe) or send it by email. You can apply for 2025/2026 from 6 to 17 October 2025. A selection panel will then invite you to a short interview to assess your suitability before a decision is made. Selection is based primarily on financial need (70%), followed by your academic results (25%) and extracurricular or social activities (5%).

How realistic are your chances?

For 2025/2026 the municipality approved 40 scholarships.

If you are considering other ways to fund your studies in Portugal, you will find additional options in our guide Scholarships in Portugal.