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Who is eligible?<\/strong><\/p>\nStudents considered to be economically disadvantaged, enrolled in undergraduate degrees (1st cycle), Master\u2019s degrees (2nd cycle), or Integrated Master\u2019s degrees (1st + 2nd cycles).<\/p>\n
What is the application deadline?<\/strong><\/p>\nPlease consult the DGES ( Directorate-General for Higher Education) website.<\/a><\/p>\nWhat financial support is awarded?<\/strong><\/p>\nThe financial support awarded varies according to the student\u2019s household income. You can run a simulation on the DGES \u2013 Directorate-General for Higher Education (Dire\u00e7\u00e3o-Geral do Ensino Superior) website to check eligibility:<\/p>\n
Please consult the DGES ( Directorate-General for Higher Education) website: https:\/\/www.dges.gov.pt\/simulador\/<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
How do I apply?<\/strong><\/p>\nThe student contacts the Ispa Student Welfare Unit to obtain the credentials for the online application portal.<\/p>\n
For how long can it be awarded?<\/strong><\/p>\nThe scholarship is awarded for one academic year and may be renewed annually for the full duration of the study cycle.<\/p>\n
If I am a DGES scholarship holder, can I get a discount on the sub-23 travel pass?<\/strong><\/p>\nYes. Scholarship holders aged 23 or under may receive a discount on public transport passes. To request this benefit, please complete the form below and email it to the Student Welfare Unit.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tSCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS WITH A DISABILITY EQUAL TO OR GREATER THAN 60%<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tThe Directorate-General for Higher Education (DGES) grants a scholarship equivalent to the tuition fee effectively paid to all students with a disability equal to or greater than 60% (duly certified by a multi-purpose medical disability certificate). Further information is available here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tISPA SCHOLARSHIPS<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tWho are they intended for?<\/strong><\/p>\nStudents considered economically disadvantaged who are not eligible for DGES scholarships and who meet one of the following conditions:<\/p>\n
\n- Students whose nationality is not covered by the DGES scholarship scheme (namely all foreign students without permanent residence status in Portugal);<\/li>\n
- Students who, due to insufficient academic progress, cannot hold a DGES scholarship.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
What financial support is awarded?<\/strong><\/p>\nA variable reduction of the annual tuition fee, according to the assessment of the student\u2019s circumstances.<\/p>\n
For how long can it be awarded?<\/strong><\/p>\nThe scholarship is awarded for one academic year and may be renewed annually for the full duration of the study cycle.<\/p>\n
Regulation<\/strong><\/a>
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<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tSOCIAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tThe Social Merit Scholarship aims to support Ispa students experiencing financial hardship by integrating them into projects of a formative nature.<\/p>\n
By actively participating in institutional initiatives and projects, students foster their personal development through the acquisition of transferable skills across different areas of academic community activity, namely those related to academic administration and support, as well as cultural and scientific areas.<\/p>\n
Regulation <\/strong><\/a>
\n<\/strong>APLICATION FORM <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\nWhat support is granted?<\/strong>
\nIntegration into Ispa initiatives, with the student\u2019s contribution being offset against tuition fees. This support cannot be considered a monthly allowance, as it depends on the number of projects and initiatives carried out and on the number of participants.<\/p>\nHow can I apply?<\/strong>
\nThrough Ispa\u2019s Social Action Unit. Each year, the Social Action Unit opens the application process for these scholarships, announced via the usual communication channels.<\/p>\nFor how long can it be granted?<\/strong>
\nOnce the student applies, they are included in a database for integration into different initiatives, and may be called upon throughout the academic year.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tMERIT SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ADMISSION AND ENROLMENT AT ISPA<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tThe Merit Scholarships for Admission and Enrolment are awarded by Ispa with the aim of recognising and distinguishing candidates for undergraduate and master\u2019s degrees who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement.<\/p>\n
These scholarships are awarded in accordance with the Regulation on Merit Scholarships for Admission and Enrolment (RG041) and are subject to an annual limit, defined in a specific notice issued by the Ispa CRL Board of Directors and published on the Ispa website.<\/p>\n
Regulation <\/strong><\/a>
\n<\/strong>Information and Notices (Student Welfare, Scholarships and Merit Awards) <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
What are the benefits?<\/strong><\/p>\nThe scholarship has a duration of one academic year and includes:<\/p>\n
\n- 70% reduction in the reference annual tuition fee;<\/li>\n
- 70% reduction in the enrolment fee.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Who is eligible?<\/strong><\/p>\nCandidates who:<\/p>\n
\n- Enter the 1st year of an undergraduate degree, either through the general application process or by transfer between institutions\/courses, with an admission average above 16.5 out of 20;<\/li>\n
- Enter the 1st year of a master\u2019s degree (exclusively taught at Ispa), with an admission average above 16.5 out of 20 (1 scholarship available per master\u2019s programme).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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How are they awarded?<\/strong><\/p>\nScholarships are awarded in descending order of admission average, among the eligible candidates of the 1st phase of the application process, until the maximum number defined in the notice is reached.<\/p>\n
If all scholarships are not awarded in the 1st phase, the remaining ones are carried forward to the following phase of the application process.<\/p>\n
What are the mandatory requirements?<\/strong><\/p>\nThe candidate must enrol in all curricular units of the 1st year (corresponding to 60 ECTS).<\/p>\n
This information does not replace consultation of the Regulation on Merit Scholarships for Admission and Enrolment (RG041) and the applicable notices, where the criteria and maximum number of scholarships to be awarded are defined.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tANNUAL AWARD FOR EXCEPTIONAL ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tAwarded by the Directorate-General for Higher Education (DGES), this is a monetary prize granted to a limited number of students according to criteria defined by DGES.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nWho is it for?<\/strong><\/p>\nA limited number of students with an average grade equal to or higher than 16 out of 20.<\/p>\n
What financial support is granted?<\/strong><\/p>\nMonetary prize.<\/p>\n
Regulation <\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tSEE ALSO<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
\nIspa\u2019s Frequently Asked Questions area <\/a>
\nFrequently Asked Questions on apllications for Scholarships from the Directorate-General for Higher Education (DGES)\u00a0 <\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tCONTACTS AND INFORMATION<\/h2>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a>\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tCoordination:<\/strong> Dr Sara Belo<\/p>\nIn-person Service:<\/strong> By appointment only. At present, we prioritise service by telephone and email, reserving in-person service for very specific situations. To schedule an appointment, please send an email to uas@ispa.pt stating the reason for your request and your contact details.<\/p>\nTelephone Service:<\/strong> Monday to Friday: 10:00\u201313:00 and 14:30\u201317:00<\/p>\n+351 218 811 700 (ext. 225)<\/p>\n
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Who is eligible?<\/strong><\/p>\n Students considered to be economically disadvantaged, enrolled in undergraduate degrees (1st cycle), Master\u2019s degrees (2nd cycle), or Integrated Master\u2019s degrees (1st + 2nd cycles).<\/p>\n What is the application deadline?<\/strong><\/p>\n Please consult the DGES ( Directorate-General for Higher Education) website.<\/a><\/p>\n What financial support is awarded?<\/strong><\/p>\n The financial support awarded varies according to the student\u2019s household income. You can run a simulation on the DGES \u2013 Directorate-General for Higher Education (Dire\u00e7\u00e3o-Geral do Ensino Superior) website to check eligibility:<\/p>\n Please consult the DGES ( Directorate-General for Higher Education) website: https:\/\/www.dges.gov.pt\/simulador\/<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n How do I apply?<\/strong><\/p>\n The student contacts the Ispa Student Welfare Unit to obtain the credentials for the online application portal.<\/p>\n For how long can it be awarded?<\/strong><\/p>\n The scholarship is awarded for one academic year and may be renewed annually for the full duration of the study cycle.<\/p>\n If I am a DGES scholarship holder, can I get a discount on the sub-23 travel pass?<\/strong><\/p>\n Yes. Scholarship holders aged 23 or under may receive a discount on public transport passes. To request this benefit, please complete the form below and email it to the Student Welfare Unit.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t The Directorate-General for Higher Education (DGES) grants a scholarship equivalent to the tuition fee effectively paid to all students with a disability equal to or greater than 60% (duly certified by a multi-purpose medical disability certificate). Further information is available here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t Who are they intended for?<\/strong><\/p>\n Students considered economically disadvantaged who are not eligible for DGES scholarships and who meet one of the following conditions:<\/p>\n What financial support is awarded?<\/strong><\/p>\n A variable reduction of the annual tuition fee, according to the assessment of the student\u2019s circumstances.<\/p>\n For how long can it be awarded?<\/strong><\/p>\n The scholarship is awarded for one academic year and may be renewed annually for the full duration of the study cycle.<\/p>\n Regulation<\/strong><\/a> <\/p>\n <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t The Social Merit Scholarship aims to support Ispa students experiencing financial hardship by integrating them into projects of a formative nature.<\/p>\n By actively participating in institutional initiatives and projects, students foster their personal development through the acquisition of transferable skills across different areas of academic community activity, namely those related to academic administration and support, as well as cultural and scientific areas.<\/p>\n Regulation <\/strong><\/a> What support is granted?<\/strong> How can I apply?<\/strong> For how long can it be granted?<\/strong> The Merit Scholarships for Admission and Enrolment are awarded by Ispa with the aim of recognising and distinguishing candidates for undergraduate and master\u2019s degrees who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement.<\/p>\n These scholarships are awarded in accordance with the Regulation on Merit Scholarships for Admission and Enrolment (RG041) and are subject to an annual limit, defined in a specific notice issued by the Ispa CRL Board of Directors and published on the Ispa website.<\/p>\n Regulation <\/strong><\/a> <\/p>\n What are the benefits?<\/strong><\/p>\n The scholarship has a duration of one academic year and includes:<\/p>\n Who is eligible?<\/strong><\/p>\n Candidates who:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n How are they awarded?<\/strong><\/p>\n Scholarships are awarded in descending order of admission average, among the eligible candidates of the 1st phase of the application process, until the maximum number defined in the notice is reached.<\/p>\n If all scholarships are not awarded in the 1st phase, the remaining ones are carried forward to the following phase of the application process.<\/p>\n What are the mandatory requirements?<\/strong><\/p>\n The candidate must enrol in all curricular units of the 1st year (corresponding to 60 ECTS).<\/p>\n This information does not replace consultation of the Regulation on Merit Scholarships for Admission and Enrolment (RG041) and the applicable notices, where the criteria and maximum number of scholarships to be awarded are defined.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t Awarded by the Directorate-General for Higher Education (DGES), this is a monetary prize granted to a limited number of students according to criteria defined by DGES.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Who is it for?<\/strong><\/p>\n A limited number of students with an average grade equal to or higher than 16 out of 20.<\/p>\n What financial support is granted?<\/strong><\/p>\n Monetary prize.<\/p>\n Regulation <\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t Coordination:<\/strong> Dr Sara Belo<\/p>\n In-person Service:<\/strong> By appointment only. At present, we prioritise service by telephone and email, reserving in-person service for very specific situations. To schedule an appointment, please send an email to uas@ispa.pt stating the reason for your request and your contact details.<\/p>\n Telephone Service:<\/strong> Monday to Friday: 10:00\u201313:00 and 14:30\u201317:00<\/p>\n +351 218 811 700 (ext. 225)<\/p>\nSCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS WITH A DISABILITY EQUAL TO OR GREATER THAN 60%<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t
ISPA SCHOLARSHIPS<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t
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\n<\/strong>APLICATION FORM <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\nSOCIAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t
\n<\/strong>APLICATION FORM <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n
\nIntegration into Ispa initiatives, with the student\u2019s contribution being offset against tuition fees. This support cannot be considered a monthly allowance, as it depends on the number of projects and initiatives carried out and on the number of participants.<\/p>\n
\nThrough Ispa\u2019s Social Action Unit. Each year, the Social Action Unit opens the application process for these scholarships, announced via the usual communication channels.<\/p>\n
\nOnce the student applies, they are included in a database for integration into different initiatives, and may be called upon throughout the academic year.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tMERIT SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ADMISSION AND ENROLMENT AT ISPA<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t
\n<\/strong>Information and Notices (Student Welfare, Scholarships and Merit Awards) <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n
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ANNUAL AWARD FOR EXCEPTIONAL ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t
SEE ALSO<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t
\nIspa\u2019s Frequently Asked Questions area <\/a>
\nFrequently Asked Questions on apllications for Scholarships from the Directorate-General for Higher Education (DGES)\u00a0 <\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\tCONTACTS AND INFORMATION<\/h2>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a>\n\t