NOVA University Lisbon (NOVA IMS), with Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation and Santander
NOVA IMS Scholarships (Gulbenkian Merit & Santander)
The NOVA IMS Scholarships (Gulbenkian Merit & Santander) is a partially-funded scholarship from NOVA University Lisbon (NOVA IMS), with Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation and Santander for Bachelor's, Master's pursuing any field in Portugal. Deadline: Annual; Gulbenkian Merit 2025/26 deadline was 31 October 2025.
- Funding
- Partial Funding
- Degree levels
- Bachelor's, Master's
- Where
- Portugal
- Funded by
- university
Key Facts at a Glance
- Amount
- Gulbenkian Merit: 2,000 EUR/year (renewable) plus a 2,000 EUR one-off mobility grant. Santander: 1,000 EUR (master's) / 500 EUR (undergraduate). SUCCESS@NOVA: need-based awards
- Deadline
- Annual; Gulbenkian Merit 2025/26 deadline was 31 October 2025
- Host countries
- Portugal
- Fields
- Any field
Eligibility Criteria
Open; awards target enrolled or incoming NOVA IMS students Academic Requirements The Gulbenkian Merit Scholarship asks for an entry grade of at least 170 points. The Santander and SUCCESS@NOVA awards are weighted toward financial need rather than a grade threshold, though you must be enrolled or entering a NOVA IMS programme in the relevant academic year. Nationality Requirements The scholarships are aimed at NOVA IMS students rather than a fixed nationality list, so international students enrolled or admitted to a NOVA IMS bachelor's or master's can be considered. Confirm any residency or documentation conditions for the specific award.
Scholarship Benefits
- Gulbenkian Merit: 2,000 EUR per year, renewable through completion of your master's
- Gulbenkian Merit: an additional one-off 2,000 EUR grant toward international mobility
- Santander: 1,000 EUR for master's students and 500 EUR for undergraduates
- SUCCESS@NOVA: need-based awards for first-year bachelor's students, funded through Portugal's Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR)
- Access to additional NOVA support lines such as DGES government grants and mobility scholarships
Important Dates & Deadlines
Annual; Gulbenkian Merit 2025/26 deadline was 31 October 2025
Verify eligibility and deadlines on the official scholarship page before applying.