Applicants are invited to apply for the The Brazilian Government’s Exchange Programme. The Exchange Programme for Undergraduate (PEC-G) and Postgraduate – Master’s and PhD Students – (PEC-PG) is offering scholarships to students who come from selected developing countries, including South Africa, to pursue studies in Brazilian Higher Education Institutions (HEI).
All studies are taught in Portuguese and applicants must already have sufficient proficiency in the language, as a preparatory language course is not included in the scholarship.
Programme Details
- Host Institutions: Eligible Brazilian institutions.
- Field of Study: All fields available at eligible Brazilian institutions.
- Number of awards: Not specified.
- Duration: programme duration.
- Target group: Open to citizens of developing countries.
Brazilian Government’s Exchange Programme Benefits
The scholarship includes tuition fees at the relevant Brazilian institution for undergraduate studies and both tuition & monthly stipend for postgraduate students.
Brazilian Government’s Exchange Programme Eligibility
Application for the programme is open for candidates from selected developing countries, including South Africa. Candidates must register to sit for the Certificate of Proficiency in Portuguese for Foreigners (CELPE-Bras) examination. A preparatory course is available at Brazil-South Africa Cultural Centre (CCBAS). More information is available at [email protected]. Furthermore, candidates must satisfy following criteria:
For Undergraduate studies:
- Applicants must be at least 18 and not more than 23 years of age
- Must have successfully completed National Senior Certificate with a Bachelor’s pass
- and a minimum of 60% average mark achieved
- Must have attended high school in a country other than Brazil
- Must present proof of ability to afford living expenses in Brazil
- Must have obtained the CELPE-Bras Certificate for Portuguese proficiency.
For Postgraduate studies:
- Master’s degree: completion of a first degree
- Doctoral degree: completion of a Master’s degree
- A research project accepted by a Brazilian university
- After completion: Proof of remaining in country of origin for at least two years after graduation (applies to former PEC-G students)
- Must have obtained the CELPE-Bras Certificate for Portuguese proficiency.
Application instructions
Interested applicants who would like to be considered for the CERN Junior Fellowship Programme are required to follow instructions below.
Undergraduate (PEC-G) applicants must refer to the Brazilian Embassy in South Africa to complete application forms and submit the required documents. Candidates may only apply to the participating Brazilian Institutions of Higher Education.
Postgraduate (PEC-PG) applicants must submit their applications online in accordance with the issued public notice at www.cnpq.br and www.capes.gov.br. For more detail on the Brazilian Government’s Exchange Programme, please visit the official page. To be the first to see latest opportunities, please follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram.