If you are interested in pursuing your education in Brazil, I recommend thoroughly reading this blog post. This blog post will provide a comprehensive explanation of Group of Brazilian Universities (GCUB) Scholarship 2025 and a step by step application procedure on how to apply.

Group of Brazilian Universities (GCUB) Scholarship 2025 applications are now being accepted. A total of 55 universities that make up the GCUB Brazil Scholarship are available to international students. There are 55 universities in Brazil that accept international students for master's and doctoral degree programs. Nobody needs to get in touch with their professors or request an acceptance letter. A doctoral program can last up to 48 months and a master's program up to 24 months. These scholarship offers full funding, covering all expenses including health insurance, accommodation, tuition fees, and providing a $1200 stipend.


Scholarship Overview

Group of Brazilian Universities (GCUB) Scholarship 2025 applications are now being accepted. A total of 55 universities that make up the GCUB Brazil Scholarship are available to international students. There are 55 universities in Brazil that accept international students for master's and doctoral degree programs. Nobody needs to get in touch with their professors or request an acceptance letter. A doctoral program can last up to 48 months and a master's program up to 24 months. These scholarship offers full funding, covering all expenses including health insurance, accommodation, tuition fees, and providing a $1200 monthly stipend.

More details about the scholarship coverage, eligibility criteria, and the application process are given below.

Table of Contents

Scholarship Summary

Financial Benefits

Eligibility Criteria

Documents Required

How To Apply

Scholarship Summary

 

Host Country

Brazil

Scholarship by

Group of Brazilian Universities (GCUB)

Degree level

Master and PhD

Scholarship coverage

Fully Funded

Eligible nationality

All Nationalities

Number of Scholarships

800

Application Opening

May 2, 2024

Application Deadline

June 17, 2024

Selection Phases

Late June to early September 2024

Publication of Results

September 25, 2024

 

Financial Benefits

Each selected candidate will receive the following benefits:

  • Cover Tuition Fee
  • Free accommodation
  • Traveling Allowance
  • Monthly Stipend: $1200

Scholarships for OSC Member States

Students who will receive GCUB scholarships from OSC member states. The OSC will provide up to USD 1,500 per student for airfare, visa processing, international medical insurance, and other personal expenses not covered by GCUB’s associated universities.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the GCUB Program, applicants must fulfill the following criteria:

  • Brazilian Nationals are not eligible
  • Declare good physical and mental health.
  • Ability to cover extra expenses like airfare and international health insurance.
  • Should hold a degree or diploma that is applicable to the program for which you are applying.
  • Each candidate can apply for five Master’s or Doctoral programs, in different universities.

Documents Required

The candidates must upload these documents in the online application

  • Copy of Passport or any other identity document
  • CV
  • Copy of all previous educational certificates, diplomas, transcripts, and degrees.
  • Work experience
  • Essay 1: Academic and Professional Goals (Up to 1,000 words)
  • Essay 2: Program Justification and Research Details (Up to 4,000 words)

How to Apply

Please follow the following instructions to avail this scholarship:

  • Online Application: Candidates must apply through the Online Application Form and will submit documents such as identification, CVs, diplomas, and essays outlining academic and professional expectations.
  • Document Review: A committee will review submitted documents for eligibility and completeness.
  • Merit and Admissibility Analysis: Host universities assess the academic merit and admissibility based on the provided documentation.
  • Final Selection: An Evaluation Advisory Committee performs the final selection, prioritizing factors such as geographical diversity and academic merit.