Camões Scholarships

Camões scholarships support Portuguese language, culture and academic programmes. For a 2026 Portuguese language and culture summer course call, applications were open from 5 to 18 May 2026.

Required documents

• Scholarship application form.
• Passport or national ID.
• Academic transcripts.
• Degree certificate, if required.
• CV.
• Motivation letter.
• Proof of Portuguese language interest or study.
• Recommendation letter, if requested.
• Admission or course registration proof.
• Any documents required by Camões scholarship regulations.

Eligible nationalities

• Depends on the call.
• Many Camões scholarships target foreign students interested in Portuguese language and culture.
• Some may include Portuguese citizens or Lusophone-country applicants.
• Some are linked to embassies or bilateral cooperation.
• Students must check the exact scholarship programme.

How to apply

• Check the Camões scholarships page.
• Choose the relevant programme.
• Submit through the indicated service portal or platform.
• Upload required documents.
• Wait for selection and course placement.

Usual timeline

• Start preparing: March to April.
• Application: often spring for summer courses.
• Results: before course start.
• Start: summer or academic year, depending on programme.
• Payment: according to scholarship type and course schedule.

ئەمە ڕێنمایی دەستپێکە و زۆر دەگۆڕێت — هەمیشە پێش داواکردن لە سەرچاوەی فەرمی دڵنیابە.