Merit Scholarship (Bolsa Mérito) – PEC-G

The Merit Scholarship is a financial aid program offered by the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MRE) to students participating in the Undergraduate Exchange Program (PEC-G) who demonstrate outstanding academic performance.

Purpose

The scholarship aims to recognize and support high-achieving international students enrolled in Brazilian higher education institutions under PEC-G.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible, the student must:

• Be a PEC-G student regularly enrolled in a participating Higher Education Institution (HEI);
• Have completed at least two academic semesters (or one year) of undergraduate studies;
• Demonstrate excellent academic performance.

Benefits

• Monthly stipend of approximately R$ 1,400;
• Duration of up to 6 months, with the possibility of renewal through a new application;
• Eligibility to request a return airfare to the home country upon graduation, if previously awarded the scholarship.

Selection Process

• Selection is conducted every semester through a public call (edital);
• Applications must be submitted via the student’s university to the Division of Educational Cooperation (DCE);
• Required documents and procedures are specified in each edital.

Application Requirements

• Submission of a complete application file  (usually in PDF format);
• Documentation must be sent through the institution responsible for PEC-G at the university;
• Incomplete or incorrect applications may be disqualified.

Key Takeaway

The Merit Scholarship is a competitive, performance-based financial aid  designed to reward academic excellence among PEC-G students, offering short-term financial support and additional benefits linked to successful completion of studies.