Brazilian Government Study Scholarship (PEC-G) for students from developing countries

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The Brazilian government’s exchange program is open to students from developing countries.

This scholarship is awarded to deserving applicants to pursue undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate studies at any Brazilian Higher Education Institution (HEI).

The PEC-G is administered by the Ministry of External Relations (MRE), through the Educational Themes Division (DCE), and the Ministry of Education (MEC), in partnership with higher education institutions across the country.

Africa

1. Angola
2. Algeria
3. Benign
4. Botswana
5. Cape Verde
6. Cameroon
7. Egypt
8. Ethiopia
9. Gabon
10. Ghana
11. Guinea-Bissau
12. Equatorial Guinea
13. Ivory Coast
14. Mali
15. Morocco
16. Mozambique
17. Namibia
18. Nigeria
19. Kenya
20. Democratic Republic of Congo
21. Republic of Congo
22. São Tomé & Principe
23. Senegal
24. South Africa
25. Tanzania
26. Togo
27. Tunisia
28. Zambia

Latin America and the Caribbean

1. Antigua & Barbuda
2. Argentina
3. Barbados
4. Bolivia
5. Chile
6. Colombia
7. Costa Rica
8. Cuba
9. El Salvador
10. Ecuador
11. Guatemala
12. Guyana
13. Haiti
14. Honduras
15. Jamaica
16. Mexico
17. Nicaragua
18. Panama
19. Paraguay
20. Peru
21. Dominican Republic
22. Suriname
23. Trinidad & Tobago
24. Uruguay
25. Venezuela

Asia

1. China
2. India
3. Iran
4. Lebanon
5. Pakistan
6. Syria
7. Thailand
8. East Timor

Europe

1. Armenia
2. Hungary
3. North Macedonia
4. Poland
5. Turkey

BENEFITS OF THE SCHOLARSHIP

The scholarship will cover all expenses, including international travel, accommodation and living expenses, as well as a monthly grant estimated between US $ 400 and US $ 600.

THE ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS OF THESE SCHOLARSHIPS

To be eligible, applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

• Applicants must be at least 18 years old and no more than 23 years old

• Must have obtained a baccalaureate (at least a passable mention, an average mark of at least 60% obtained)

• Must have attended high school in a country other than Brazil

• Must present proof of ability to pay living expenses in Brazil for the 1st year.

• Must obtain the CELPE-Bras certificate of mastery of the Portuguese language after the 1st year in Brazil.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, undergraduate applicants ( PEC-G ) should refer to the Brazilian Embassy in their country to complete the application forms and submit the required documents.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

• Original and copy of the secondary school transcript (Lycée) or equivalent,

• Copy of secondary school completion certificate (Lycée), Baccalaureate or equivalent,

• Copy of the Celpe-Bras certificate or proof of registration for the Celpe-Bras exam,

• Copies of the birth certificates of the candidate and of both parents,

• Original of the physical and mental health certificate issued within three months preceding the request.

• English certificates (TOEFL, TOEIC,…) are not required.

• The Passable mention of the Baccalaureate is accepted

SELECTION CALENDAR

• Application deadline: September 30, 2020.

• Selection Committee Meeting: November 17-20, 2020.

• Publication of the result of the preliminary selection on the DELP website: November 30, 2020.

• Announcement of final result: December 18, 2020.