800 International Cooperation Group of Brazilian Universities (GCUB) Scholarships 2024/2025 for International Students

The International Cooperation Group of Brazilian Universities – GCUB is pleased to announce the Third Edition of the GCUB International Mobility Program – GCUB-Mob. Apply below.

When is Application Deadline:

17th June 2024 23:59 (BRT) 

Tell Me About Award:

The GCUB International Mobility Program – GCUB-Mob is promoted by GCUB, with the support of Instituto Guimarães Rosa of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil, the Organization of Southern Cooperation – OSC, the Organization of American States – OAS, the Conselho Nacional das State Research Support Foundations – CONFAP , the Union of Universities of Latin America and the Caribbean – UDUALC and the Consejo Superior Universitario Centroamericano – CSUCA; and in partnership with the National Commission of UNESCO for Brazil and the Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie – AUF.

The Program aims to contribute to the development of high academic level students from the five continents, as well as promoting university internationalization and strengthening international cooperation between Brazilian universities and institutions of other countries.

Which Fields are Eligible?

These scholarships are destined for Master’s and Doctoral programs in Brazil, scheduled to begin in 2025,

Type:

Master’s, Doctoral

Who can Apply?

a. Submit an individual scholarship application in Portuguese, English, Spanish or French.
b. Be a citizen of a Country that maintains a diplomatic relationship with Brazil.
c. Not having Brazilian nationality.
d. Declare to be in good health conditions (physical and mental) to carry out postgraduate studies.
e. To have the ability to finance additional expenses not covered by the scholarship, such as: airfare, visa processing, international health insurance for the entire study period, and other maintenance expenses.
f. Indicate the level applied for: Master’s or Doctorate.
g. Submit the graduation diploma, regardless of the degree you applied for:
Master’s or Doctorate.
h. For Doctoral candidates, it will be the responsibility of the candidate to verify if the Graduate Program requires a master’s degree (Table of Masters and Doctorates of Brazilian universities.). Failure to comply with this requirement will result in the disqualification of the candidate.
3.2. Each candidate can enroll in up to five Master’s or Doctoral programs, from different universities and, preferably, from different regions of Brazil

Which Countries are Eligible?

international students from the five continents

Where will Award be Taken?

Brazil

How Many Awards?

Not specified

What is the Benefit of Award?

During the regular period of academic affiliation with the host university, each selected candidate will receive the following benefits:

a. Exemption from paying enrollment fees, tuition or academic fees at the host university, related to the study program for which they were selected.
b. Scholarship:
● Master’s Degree: Monthly scholarships, with a minimum reference value based on the amount paid by Brazilian federal agencies for research and postgraduate funding to Brazilian students pursuing a Master’s degree in Brazil. The payment is the responsibility of the host university throughout the regular period of studies, up to a maximum of 24 months, in accordance
with the provisions of the Table of Masters and Doctorates of Brazilian universities.
● Doctorate: Monthly scholarships, with a minimum reference value based on the amount paid by Brazilian federal agencies for research and postgraduate funding to Brazilian students pursuing a Doctoral Program in Brazil. The payment is the responsibility of the host university throughout the regular period of studies, up to a maximum of 48 months, in accordance with the provisions of the Table of Masters and Doctorates of Brazilian universities.

● Access to university restaurants, if any, under the same conditions as any other student at the host university.
● Access to classes, classrooms, libraries, laboratories, and other university services under the same conditions as any other student at the host university.

The selected candidate must be able to support themselves financially in the period between their arrival in Brazil and the payment of the first scholarship stipend. For this reason, the selected candidate must seek, with the host university, information
on the grant implementation calendar.

OBLIGATIONS

• The selected candidate must cover all other expenses related to participation in the GCUB International Mobility Program – GCUB-Mob, such as personal expenses, airfare, international insurance, school service fees (issuance of certificates), expenses for completion of the course (issuance of certificate of completion), legalization of documents, visa processing and issuance, as well as any costs or additional expense that is not expressly
• See other duties and obligations here

How Long will Award Last?

Master’s programs: Up to 24 months after the starting date of the study program and according to the rules and internal regulations of each program.
● Doctoral programs: Up to 48 months after the starting date of the study program and according to the rules and internal regulations of each program.

How to Apply:

Note 1: Candidates, it is highly recommended not to leave the submission of the applications on the last day, since there may be an overload in the system, preventing the receipt of proposals.
Note 2: Registration is free.

To register: APPLY HERE

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