Bolsas e prémios

Scholarships and social support

1. Personalized assistance and the search for solutions:in the Students and Employment service, you can present your case (as a student) and the best way to pay will be researched with you and our services. This takes into consideration your ability to pay.
    
2. Scholarships from the General Administration of Higher Education: The Catholic University of Porto will assist with your application.
    
3. Support from the University: For those who need the assurance of social support, in the event that the DGES' aid is not sufficient, the university will provide aid as well (non-refundable or to be returned by the end of the term).
    
4. Payment over 12 months (not 10) of installments
    
5. Family Support: For families that have 2+ students studying at the University.

More information

Merit Scholarships from the Department of Education and Psychology

UCP's Department of Education and Psychology offers annual merit scholarships to the best candidates (based on their grades at the time of application) and to the best students (based on their academic performance from the year prior). These scholarships are automatically receieved by the student; it is not necessary to apply or provide household income.

In each course, the scholarships are determined by the rules, updated annually, within each course.

What are the conditions to receive a Merit Scholarship?

First Year

During the 2021-2022 academic year, four merit scholarships were given to first-year students pursuing a Psychology Degree. Two scholarships covered 100% of the fees and the remaining two covered 50% of the fees.

For the first year merit scholarship in Psychology, admitted students must have an average application value of 16 or higher. The values are then placed in descending order, rounded to the nearest hundredth.

Second Year

During the 2021-2022 academic year, three merit scholarships were given to second-year students pursuing a degree in Psychology. One scholarship covered 100% of tuition fees and the remaining two covered 50%.

Third Year

During the 2021-2022 academic year, three merit scholarships were given to third-year students pursuing a degree in Psychology. One scholarship covered 100% of tuition fees and the remaining two covered 50%.

Rules and Policies will be available soon.

Prizes

Caixa Geral de Depósitos Prize

University Merit Award granted annually to the graduating student with the highest average grade at time of completion in the Bachelor's / Master's Degree in Psychology based on the previous academic year. The only eligible graduates are those who have attended both Study Cycles in the Department of Education and Psychology.

The Amélia de Mello Foundation Prize

University Merit Award granted annually to graduates of the Psychology program in recognition of their contributions to the university (both academically and in extracurricular activities).