Timeline
Four dates that shape your year
Applications open
Dec 1, 2025
Applications close
Mar 31, 2026
Results announced
Jun 1, 2026
Period begins
Sep 1, 2026
02 — Eligibility
Who can apply
Ensure you qualify on core disciplines, citizenship status, and credential requirements.
-
Non-EU nationality
-
Good academic record
-
Basic Portuguese proficiency helpful
-
Relevant degree for postgraduate studies
Who this is NOT for
- Short-term residency seekers: Candidates looking for conference or travel support rather than active degree enrollment.
- Remote learners: Students planning to attend online degree modules from Pakistan.
- U.S. Dual Citizens: Dual nationals holding U.S. citizenship (for U.S. study grants).
- Late planners: Those unable to commit 9–12 months of early preparation for visa and document assembly.
03 — Documents
Required credentials
-
Camões scholarship application
Mandatory verification credential required for the application portfolio.
-
Academic transcripts
Mandatory verification credential required for the application portfolio.
-
CV
Mandatory verification credential required for the application portfolio.
-
Study plan
Mandatory verification credential required for the application portfolio.
-
Language certificate
Mandatory verification credential required for the application portfolio.
-
Passport copy
Mandatory verification credential required for the application portfolio.
04 — The pipeline
Narrative steps, four acts
Most candidates underestimate how much prep work is done before the online form opens. Follow this structured chronological timeline to plan deliberately.
Apply through Camões Institute
Follow the official playbook instructions to complete this step.
Select Portuguese university
Follow the official playbook instructions to complete this step.
Submit application
Follow the official playbook instructions to complete this step.
Review process
Follow the official playbook instructions to complete this step.
Notification and visa
Follow the official playbook instructions to complete this step.
Get the free application checklist (PDF)
A comprehensive, printable spreadsheet checklist mapping milestones, required essays, references, and deadline checks.
05 — Answered
Frequently asked questions
Is Portuguese language mandatory?
Not always — some programmes are in English, but Portuguese helps for daily life.
Explore More
