Montijo Municipality - Higher Education Scholarship for students living in Montijo

Montijo higher education scholarship

You will receive 1,000 EUR for one academic year if you are studying at university, live in the Montijo area and your family is on a low income. The money is intended to cover study-related costs such as accommodation, meals, travel expenses, study materials and tuition fees. It is paid out in two equal instalments. The Câmara Municipal do Montijo (Montijo Town Council) funds the grant to help retain local students within the education system. The scholarship is valid for one year only and is not automatically renewed, so you must reapply each year. There are 11 scholarships available for 2026/27.

Who can apply

• Level of study: You are studying for a degree leading to a Bachelor’s (Licenciatura) or Master’s degree, or a specialised technological programme (CET).
• Field of study: Any field is permitted.
• University: You are enrolled at a public or private/co-operative higher education institution recognised by the Portuguese Ministries of Education and Higher Education respectively.
• Where you live: You have lived in the Montijo municipality for at least 1 year.
• Nationality: You are a Portuguese national or hold a valid Portuguese residence permit.
• Age: You are 25 or younger.
• Financial need: Your household’s average monthly per capita income is less than 1.2 times the Portuguese minimum wage.
• Grades: You have passed your final year of study. The only permissible exception is an illness supported by a doctor’s certificate.
• No higher qualification: You do not yet hold a qualification that is at or above the level of your current degree programme.

How to apply

You must submit the application form and the required documents to the Education Department (Divisão de Educação) of the Municipality of Montijo between 15 October and 15 November. Applicants will be ranked according to their financial need, starting with the lowest per capita household income. In the event of a tie, the place will be awarded to the applicant with the higher marks.

How realistic are your chances?

The local authority is awarding 11 grants for 2026/27, 5 more than last year. The sources do not indicate how many students are applying.

In our guide Scholarships in Portugal, you can find additional funding options to consider alongside this Montijo scholarship.