Coruche Municipality - NEON Scholarship

NEON Scholarship (Coruche Municipality)

You will receive 250 EUR per month for 10 months per academic year, up to 2,500 euros per year. This money is a direct grant intended to help you start or continue a bachelor’s degree if your family is unable to cover the costs. The municipality of Coruche awards 16 of these scholarships every year. They are funded by Neoen, a solar energy company that has been operating in the municipality since 2013.

Who can apply

• Level: You have finished 12th grade and want to start or continue a bachelor's degree.
• Grades: You’re doing well at school.
• Where you live: You live in the municipality of Coruche.
• Financial need: Your household has limited financial resources, and you are unable to fund your studies entirely yourself.
• Field of study: You can apply from any academic discipline, although topics relating to the environment and alternative energy sources will be given preference.
• Nationality: Any nationality can apply.

How to apply

Please submit your application in person at the “Balcão Único” at the Town Hall (“Paços do Concelho”) or at the local council office in Couço. Applications sent by email will not be accepted. You can submit your application between 1 and 31 July.