Líderes Estudar Scholarship Programme
Partial scholarships (5% to 90% of the amount needed) for young Brazilians accepted or studying at undergraduate or postgraduate level, including abroad, selected on leadership potential.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD, Exchange
Destination
Study in Brazil or abroad (postgraduate study fully or partly abroad)
Funding
Partial scholarship from 5% to 90% of the amount needed, set by the board at the end of selection. It can cover tuition and/or maintenance (housing, transport, food, books) and can be combined with university or other aid. Repayment is not required.
Eligible applicants
Brazilians up to 34 years old, accepted or enrolled in higher education
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Overview
Líderes Estudar Scholarship Programme is offered by Fundação Estudar for Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD, Exchange study in Study in Brazil or abroad (postgraduate study fully or partly abroad). Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Tuition fees
May be included
Living costs
May be included
Partial scholarship from 5% to 90% of the amount needed, set by the board at the end of selection. It can cover tuition and/or maintenance (housing, transport, food, books) and can be combined with university or other aid. Repayment is not required. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
No
Domestic students
Conditional
Scholarship scope
Foundation scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Brazilian (native or naturalised)
- International eligibility
- Only for Brazilians.
- AgeRequired
- Up to 34 years old, completed by 31 July 2026
Academic requirements
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Experience and personal requirements
- Financial needRequired
- Income is not a selection criterion
Official eligibility summary
For Brazilian-born or naturalised citizens aged up to 34 (as of 31 July 2026) who are being accepted, enrolled or studying: a full degree in Brazil or abroad, an undergraduate exchange or double degree abroad, or postgraduate study abroad (master's, PhD, postdoc, MBA/LLM, including sandwich programmes). Income is not a criterion and there are no restrictions on universities or courses.
Applicant profile
- Brazilians up to 34 years old, accepted or enrolled in higher education
Study route
- Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD, Exchange study in Study in Brazil or abroad (postgraduate study fully or partly abroad)
Current-cycle criteria
- For Brazilian-born or naturalised citizens aged up to 34 (as of 31 July 2026) who are being accepted, enrolled or studying: a full degree in Brazil or abroad, an undergraduate exchange or double degree abroad, or postgraduate study abroad (master's, PhD, postdoc, MBA/LLM, including sandwich programmes). Income is not a criterion and there are no restrictions on universities or courses.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Acceptance letter or proof of enrolment (by the online panel stage)
How to apply
- 1
Online application with personal, academic and professional data, tests and a video
- 2
Online interview
- 3
Online panel with Estudar Fellows
- 4
In-person final panel with the foundation board
Application timeline
Application cycle
Selection runs once a year. The page says applications were open until 5 April (year not stated, apparently 2026) and the 2026 class approval was expected in August 2026; the next cycle is not announced.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Fundação Estudar
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.