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Azores open applications for 450 scholarships worth 2,750 euros for the 2026-2027 academic year

The Regional Government of the Azores has opened applications for 450 higher education scholarships worth 2,750 euros each, paid in three installments, alongside tuition support grants. The schemes are open to students residing in the Azores for at least three years who receive family allowances in the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd income brackets. Applications run until 23:59 on October 31, 2026, via the regional government's online portal.

Why it mattersIf you are a student or have family members studying in higher education while residing in the Azores, you can apply for a 2,750-euro annual scholarship or tuition support until October 31, 2026.

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