PEC-PG: Fully Funded Brazil’s Prestigious Graduate Scholarships For Global Scholars 2025

The Programa de Estudantes-Convênio de Pós-Graduação (PEC-PG) is Brazil’s flagship international scholarship initiative, offering full postgraduate support to scholars from developing countries with bilateral cultural, educational, or scientific cooperation agreements with Brazil. Since its establishment in 1981, the program has fostered academic and scientific exchange, enabling students to pursue master’s and doctoral degrees in Brazilian universities under a comprehensive and supportive framework.

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Administration and Strategic Objectives

PEC-PG is jointly managed by three key Brazilian institutions:

• The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MRE) via its Education Themes Division (DCE), responsible for promoting the program abroad and funding return airfare for successful scholars.
• CAPES (Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel) under the Ministry of Education, in charge of selecting candidates and funding scholarships.
• CNPq (National Council for Scientific and Technological Development) under the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation, also involved in candidate selection and funding—particularly for master’s applicants outside East Timor.

PEC-PG aims to:

1. Promote internationalization of Brazilian higher education institutions (IES).
2. Encourage cultural exchange and broaden academic perspectives in Brazilian universities.
3. Strengthen bilateral cooperation between Brazil and participating nations.
4. Support the academic development of foreign scholars, helping them contribute to their home countries’ development.

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Scholarship Modalities and Benefits

PEC-PG offers three scholarship modalities:

• Full Doctoral Programs (Doutorado Pleno) – up to 48 months.
• Sandwich Doctoral Programs (Doutorado Sanduíche) – short-term research stays in Brazil, lasting 6–10 months.
• Full Master’s Programs (Mestrado Pleno) – up to 24 months.

Financial support includes:

• Monthly stipends: BRL 3,100 for doctoral students (full and sandwich); BRL 2,100 for master’s students.
• Monthly health insurance allowance: BRL 400.
• Tuition fees are covered in full—no academic or administrative charges.
• The MRE covers return airfare to the scholar’s home country.

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2025 Edition: A Grand Opportunity

In 2025 alone, up to 650 scholarships are available:

• 100 for full doctorate,
• 350 for sandwich doctorate,
• 200 for full master’s programs.

Total funding is up to BRL 41 million, reflecting a substantial investment in global academic mobility.

Key deadlines include:

• Institutional submissions (by Brazilian IES): 4–31 July 2025
• CAPES publishes available places:
  • Master’s & full doctorate: by 13 August 2025
  • Sandwich doctorate: by 30 September 2025
• Candidate applications:
  • Full master’s & doctorate: 14 August–29 September 2025
  • Sandwich doctorate: 1 October–30 December 2025
• Academic start dates:
  • First semester 2026 for full programs
  • August 2026 for sandwich doctorate

Application Pathway

1. Institutional Offering: Brazilian IES indicate available graduate program spots, aligned with strategic areas and UN Sustainable Development Goals.
2. CAPES Listing: CAPES lists available slots online for candidates to view.
3. Candidate Applications: Scholars apply via CAPES’ online portal during the specified windows.
4. Institutional Selection: IES conduct candidate reviews in phases (first option, second option, etc.).
5. Final Approval: After institutional nominee selection, candidates’ documents are evaluated by CAPES. Any appeals are allowed; final results are published by mid-November (for full programs) or late April (for sandwich).

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Eligibility Criteria

• Nationality: Citizens of participating developing countries, excluding those with Brazilian or dual nationality.
• Portuguese Proficiency: Non-Portuguese speakers must pass CELPE-Bras or submit certification of language proficiency.
• Academic Requirements: Candidates need an acceptance letter from a Brazilian IES offering approved graduate programs, along with necessary academic documentation and endorsements.

Why PEC-PG Stands Out

PEC-PG is more than a scholarship—it is a vehicle for academic enrichment, cultural dialogue, and institutional internationalization. Through this program, Brazil not only strengthens its higher education system but contributes to global capacity-building and regional cooperation.

Scholars benefit from comprehensive support, world-class academic environments, and enhanced multinational networks—while Brazilian institutions gain from enriched diversity, research collaboration, and global perspectives.

Next Steps & Contact Info

Potential applicants should:

• Monitor CAPES and Brazilian IES for vacancy announcements from July 2025.
• Prepare application materials in advance—ensure acceptance from IES and readiness for the online submission window.
• Direct inquiries to inscricao.pecpg@capes.gov.br. (Serviços e Informações do Brasil)

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In Summary

The PEC-PG Program offers up to 650 graduate scholarships in Brazil for international students, providing robust financial support, institutional integration, and academic opportunity across master’s and doctoral programs. With applications opening in mid-2025 for studies commencing in 2026, PEC-PG is an outstanding chance for global scholars to advance their academic careers while engaging in meaningful academic and cultural exchange.

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