The Group of Brazilian Universities Scholarship (GCUB) 2026 offers a fully funded opportunity for international students to pursue master’s or doctoral studies in Brazil. This program aims to enhance academic cooperation and promote university internationalization across borders.
- 🎓 Fully Funded Opportunity: Covers tuition, provides monthly stipend, airfare, visa, and health insurance.
- 🌍 Eligibility: Open to citizens of countries with diplomatic relations with Brazil, excluding Brazilian nationals.
- 📅 Application Deadline: July 13, 2025.
- 🏛️ Universities: 55 Brazilian universities participating.
- 💡 Key Facts: Over 800 scholarships available; programs vary in duration; language proficiency required.
- 📝 Application Details: No fee; submit in English, Portuguese, French, or Spanish; must finance additional costs.
- 🌐 Program Goals: Promotes international cooperation and academic exchange.
- 📄 Required Documents: Passport copy, CV, educational certificates, and essay in specified format.
- 🔗 Application Process: Apply online by July 13, 2025; results announced October 31, 2025.
Designation
Master’s and Doctoral Scholarship
Research Area
Various fields of study available at 55 participating Brazilian universities.
Location
Brazil
Eligibility/Qualification
- Citizens of countries with diplomatic relationships with Brazil (non-Brazilian nationals).
- Must meet the language requirements of the graduate programs.
- Possess all necessary educational credentials (certificates, transcripts, diplomas).
- Capable of financing additional costs such as airfare, visa processing, and health insurance.
- Complete the application in English, Portuguese, French, or Spanish.
- Each candidate can apply for up to five programs in different universities.
Job Description
While this is a scholarship opportunity rather than a job, recipients will benefit from:
- Full exemption from tuition and enrollment fees.
- Monthly stipends for living expenses throughout their studies.
- Economic support for airfare, visa processing, and international medical insurance (up to USD 1,500 for students from OSC member states).
- Access to university resources, including libraries and laboratories.
How to Apply
- Click the application portal link to visit the GCUB scholarship page.
- Fill out the application form available under the “Call For Application.”
- Prepare all required documents:
- Application Form
- Copy of Passport or Identity Document
- CV
- Copies of educational certificates, diplomas, and transcripts
- An essay following specified formatting guidelines (Times New Roman, size 12, line spacing of 1.5 cm, and margins of 2.5 cm)
- Submit your application between June 7, 2025, and July 13, 2025, at 23:59 (BRT).
Last Date to Apply
July 13, 2025
This scholarship is a significant opportunity for students seeking to further their academic careers in Brazil, enhancing both their educational experiences and cultural exchanges.
