The Group of Brazilian Universities Scholarship (GCUB) 2026 offers a fully funded opportunity for international students to pursue master’s or doctoral studies in Brazil.
Group of Brazilian Universities Scholarship 2026: The International Cooperation Group of Brazilian Universities – GCUB is pleased to announce the Third Edition of the GCUB International Mobility Program.
The Brazilian Government Scholarship is fully funded. Once awarded, you will be exempted from paying any tuition or registration fee. You will also be provided with monthly stipends to cater for the cost of your living.
SCHOLARSHIP AT A GLANCE:
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Scholarship Benefits | Exemption from tuition fees, monthly stipend, airfare, visa processing, and health insurance |
| Eligibility | Citizens of countries with diplomatic relationships with Brazil, non-Brazilian nationals |
| Application Deadline | July 13, 2025 |
| Program Duration | Varies depending on the graduate program |
| Universities | 55 Brazilian universities participating in the program |
Facts About the Scholarship
- Fully Funded: The scholarship covers tuition fees and provides a monthly stipend for living expenses.
- Global Opportunity: The scholarship is open to international students from countries with diplomatic relationships with Brazil.
- Diverse Programs: The scholarship supports master’s and doctoral programs in various fields of study.
- Large Number of Scholarships: Over 800 scholarships will be awarded in this edition.
- Language Requirements: Applicants must meet the language requirements of the graduate programs they apply for.
- Additional Costs: Applicants are responsible for financing additional costs such as airfare, visa processing, and health insurance.
- Free Application Submission: There is no application fee for the scholarship.
- Access to University Resources: Scholarship recipients have access to university restaurants, libraries, laboratories, and other services.
- Airfare and Visa Support: Students from OSC member states may receive up to USD 1,500 for airfare, visa processing, and other expenses.
- Transparent Selection Process: The list of successful participants will be announced on October 31, 2025
Details For Group of Brazilian Universities Scholarship (GCUB) 2026
The GCUB International Mobility Program – Group of Brazilian Universities Scholarship is promoted by GCUB, with the support of Instituto Guimarães Rosa of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil.
The Brazilian Government Scholarship program aims to contribute to the development of high-academic level students from the five continents, as well as promoting university internationalization and strengthening international cooperation between Brazilian universities and institutions of other countries.
More than 800 master’s and doctoral degree scholarships will be awarded in this edition, by 55 Brazilian universities, whose programs will begin in 2025.
Eligibility Requirements for Group of Brazilian Universities Scholarship
To be considered for the Group of Brazilian Universities Scholarship, you must meet the criteria below:
- Submit the complete application in English, Portuguese, French, or Spanish.
- The scholarship is open to the citizens of a country that maintains a diplomatic relationship with Brazil.
- Brazilian Nationals are not eligible.
- Be able to finance other costs such as Airfare, Visa processing, and health insurance not covered under the scholarship.
- Must observe the language requirements of the Graduate Programs for which they apply
- Submit the educational documents.
- Each candidate can apply for five Master’s or Doctoral programs, in different universities.
Rewards For Group of Brazilian Universities Scholarship (GCUB) 2026
- Exemption from paying enrollment fees, tuition, or academic fees.
- A Monthly Stipend to cover the living expenses for the full duration of the program.
- Students who will receive GCUB scholarships from OSC member states will get up to USD 1,500 per airfare, visa processing, international medical insurance, and other personal expenses.
- Free Application Submission
- Access to university restaurants
- Access to libraries, laboratories, and other university services
Required Documents For Group of Brazilian Universities Scholarship (GCUB) 2026
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;
- Application Form
- Copy of Passport or any other identity document
- CV
- Copy of all previous educational certificates, diplomas, transcripts, and degrees.
- Submit an essay and follow the structure:
- Font: Times New Roman
- Size 12;
- Line spacing of 1.5 cm and margins (top, bottom, right, and left) of 2.5 cm
How To Apply For Group of Brazilian Universities Scholarship (GCUB) 2026
To apply for the Group of Brazilian Universities Scholarship 2024, all interested applicants should;
- Click on the button below to visit the scholarship application portal
- Proceed to the Call For Application and fill the application form
- Interested parties will be able to submit applications from June 7, 2025. Registration will close at 23:59 (BRT) on July 13, 2025.
- The list of successful participants will be announced later this year, on the 31st of October 2025.
Source: https://www.gcub.org.br/