International Students Scholarships
Politécnico de Leiria is committed to ensuring every student is motivated. We want you to focus on your studies without having to worry about financial issues.
That’s why we offer you a set of different scholarships that can help you have the best student life experience.
What types of scholarships are available?
You can apply to:
- Merit Awards
- Incentives for Development Cooperation
- AUIP Scholarship Programme
- IPLeiria Global Academy Awards

Merit Awards
Definition
The incentive mechanisms, referred to as the Merit Award, take the form of a reduction in the payment for international students, amounting to 50% of the fixed tuition fee for the respective study cycle.
Process
Only applications submitted in the 1st Phase will be considered eligible for the incentive. After the ranking process, the merit awards are granted in descending order of the approved ranking list to students whose application score is 16 or higher (on a scale of 0 to 20).
Conditions for granting
Students awarded the Merit Award must complete their enrollment and pay the first tuition installment within the predefined deadlines. If a student fails to enroll within the specified period, they will forfeit the Merit Award, which will then be granted to the next eligible candidate on the ranking list who is not receiving a scholarship.
Maintenance Conditions
- Once a student has been awarded the Merit Award, this incentive mechanism is maintained for the duration of the study cycle, provided that they remain enrolled in a full-time regime and achieve academic success in the previous academic year.
Number of scholarships available
For each TeSP, Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral study cycle, two Merit Awards will be granted.
How can I apply?
The application is subject to the completion of the Registration Form, which will be available until the end of the 1st application phase.
Incentives for Development Cooperation
Definition
The incentive mechanisms, referred to as Cooperation for Development Incentives, take the form of a 50% reduction in the international tuition fee for the respective study cycle. This incentive is maintained for the duration of the study cycle, provided that the student remains enrolled in a full-time regime and achieves academic success in the previous academic year.
Who can apply?
The Cooperation for Development Incentives may be granted to students from Portuguese-speaking countries who have applied under a specific collaboration protocol, with a total limit of 25 awards.
AUIP Scholarship Programme
Definition
Under the AUIP Scholarship Program (Asociación Universitaria Iberoamericana de Postgrado), which is intended for students from affiliated institutions, 12 AUIP Incentives are awarded. These take the form of a 50% reduction in the international tuition fee for the respective study cycle. This incentive is maintained for the duration of the study cycle, provided that the student remains enrolled in a full-time regime and achieves academic success in the previous academic year.
How can I apply for a scholarship?
More information is available on Asociación Universitaria Iberoamericana de Postgrado.
IPLeiria Global Academy Awards
Definition
Under the IPLeiria Global Academy network, 20 incentives are awarded in the form of a 50% reduction in the international tuition fee for the study cycle, applicable to the year in which the student enrolls in a Bachelor’s degree.
How can I apply for a scholarship?
The specific conditions for granting incentives to each partner of the IPLeiria Global Academy network are defined in a specific agreement.