Education

Sintra Council approves creation of higher education scholarships

The Sintra municipality will allocate three million euros for higher education scholarships this year. The scheme follows similar support already available in municipalities such as Amadora, Azambuja, Cascais, Oeiras, and Leiria.

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If you reside in Sintra and have household members in higher education, you may be eligible for new financial support through this municipal scheme.

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