In addition to Portuguese citizens, the following may also apply for a grant:

     - Citizens who are nationals of Member States of the European Union with the right to a permanent residence in Portugal, and their families;

     - Third country nationals:

         i) Holders of a permanent residence permit;

         ii) Beneficiaries of long-term resident status;

         iii) Coming from States with cooperation agreements providing for the application of such benefits;

         iv) Coming from States whose law, on equal terms, grants equal treatment to Portuguese students;

     - Stateless people;

     - Beneficiaries of political refugee status.

Students who enter higher education under the international student regime do not have access to direct social support. Therefore, they are not eligible for a grant. 

This rule does not apply to students in emergency situations for humanitarian reasons, who may be awarded a grant.

The status of student in emergency situation for humanitarian reasons is granted by Higher Education Institutions, given the student's situation, in accordance with the legislation available here.

Grants can be awarded for the attendance of the following courses held in higher education institutions:

• Professional Higher Technical Courses;
• Licenciatura courses;
• Mestrado integrado courses;
• Mestrado courses.

Graduates of licenciatura or mestrado courses can also be awarded a grant when, in the period of 24 months after obtaining the degree, undergoing professional training for the exercise of a profession.

About doutoramento courses grants you should contact the Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (http://www.fct.pt/).

You must be enrolled in a minimum of 30 ECTS credits, with the exceptions provided in the Regulation.

Grants awarded under the Regulation are only intended for students enrolled in Portuguese higher education institutions.