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To support the costs associated with studying abroad, consider researching possible grants and scholarships available for Exchange students. As their attribution may not be guaranteed, do not calculate receiving grants or scholarships within your budget overview; if you do, see them as an extra income.

Erasmus+ Grant

The Erasmus+ Grant is a contribution to the costs of travel and subsistence during the period of study abroad. All students allocated to study in Erasmus+ participant countries are welcome to apply*.

[Participant countries in the Erasmus+ Program]

Once the Erasmus+ Grant is financed by the European Commission, CATÓLICA-LISBON cannot guarantee that every eligible student will benefit from it. 

Further information on monthly allowances per country is available at Erasmus+ Program [table "Mobilidade física de estudantes e recém-diplomados"; column "Subvenção SMS (Estudos)]".

CATÓLICA-LISBON's Erasmus+ Code: P  LISBOA01

Application Process

  • When? March/April 
  • How? Closer to date, eligible students will be notified by e-mail to upload the necessary documentation at the Outgoing Platform (My Process >> Application to Erasmus Grant & Contract)

Selection Criteria 

Grant distribution is made according to the students' Weighted Average Grade (the same used for allocation purposes within the Exchange Program, excluding the 0.5 points when applicable to Undergraduate students).

Results Announcement

Students will be notified by e-mail about the results of their application to the Eramus+ Grant closer to the beginning of their intended mobility period. You will also recieve further instructions on how to proceed.

  1. Check your Erasmus+ Contract at the Outgoing Platform (My Process >> Application to Erasmus Grant & Contract)
  2. Download, sign and deliver your Erasmus+ Contract in accordance with the instructions shared via e-mail

Attribution of the Erasmus+ Grant

The Erasmus+ Grant will be attributed in two instalments:

  • Beginning of the mobility program: 70%
  • End of the mobility program: Remaining %

The attribution of the grant implies the completion of a physical mobility (the student travels to the Host Country) that lasts for a minimum of 60 days (2 months). By signing the Erasmus+ Contract, students acknowledge the need of complying with such requirement.

In order to receive the Erasmus+ Grant, students must comply with the following procedures:

  1. Timely delivery of the Erasmus+ Contract;
  2. Submission of the Learning Agreement;
  3. Completion of the OLS Language Assessment Test (link will be sent to your e-mail before your mobility);
  4. Submission of the Certificate of Stay (up to two weeks after departure of the Host University);
  5. Completion of the Erasmus+ Final Report/Participant Survey (link will be sent to your e-mail upon reception of your Certificate of Stay).

Scholarships & Grants 

It is highly recommended that you search and apply for additional financial support from companies or public/private institutions and embassies that may have funds to sponsor study abroad students.

In the table below, you may find useful information on possible grants/scholarships that might be available for exchange students. Make sure not to miss the deadlines and submit all the required documents. (a)

Location Funding Eligible students  Information

Japan

NUCB Scholarships Exchange students nominated for an exchange program at NUCB can benefit from NUCB Housing Scholarship.

NUCB offers housing scholarships to a certain number of exchange students each term. Students are not required to apply for these scholarships as they are automatically considered upon application to NUCB. Please note that many factors are taken into consideration for scholarships allocation – GPA, Letter of Motivation, and resume (all documents you will need to provide in your application). NUCB cannot guarantee that all students will receive a scholarship.

http://www.nucba.ac.jp/en/international/exchange/undergraduate/ 

Actual Scholarships are administered by the respective organization

South Korea

Korean Government Scholarship Program Exchange students allocated in South Korea

http://www.studyinkorea.go.kr/en/sub/gks/allnew_exchange.do

Actual Scholarships are administered by the respective organization

Singapore

 

DUO-Singapore Fellowship Programme

The DUO-Singapore Fellowship Programme is awarded by the Singapore government to promote academic exchanges between full-time undergraduate students who are Singapore or ASEAN citizens and students from universities in European ASEM member countries.

The participating Singapore universities are:

National University of Singapore (NUS):http://www.nus.edu.sg/iro/fa/sch/in/duo.html

Singapore Management University (SMU): https://www.smu.edu.sg/global/global-programmes/international-exchange/outgoing-exchange-students/financial-aid 

Actual fellowships are administered by the respective universities

New Zealand

“Dream NEW” Scholarships" The scholarship will cover wholly or partially tuition fees for students undertaking a Study Abroad Programme in Semester One or Two in 2018 (details vary between the institutions)

http://www.european-funding-guide.eu/scholarship/dream-new-scholarship

(a) Please note that this information is the full responsibility of the grant provider. CATÓLICA-LISBON's International office cannot guarantee that the dates and procedures are updated. For accurate information please consult the sponsor website or contact directly via email or telephone. In the case of a Host University please contact the Host University's International Office directly.

*Free-Mover students are not eligible to apply for the Erasmus+ Grant, even if the Host University is located in a participant country of the Erasmus+ Program.

1 Step

What?
Appplication: upload of the requested documentation.

When?
February/March.

2 Step

What?
Complete your Erasmus+ OLS language assessment (link sent by e-mail).

When?
Before Leaving.

3 Step

What?
1. Erasmus+ Grant Results (announced by e-mail).

2. Erasmus+ Mobility Contract signature (mandatory to all students).

When?
1. Fall Semester: October/November.

2. Spring Semester: Before the mobility.

4 Step

What?
Erasmus+ Grant transfer: 70% of the total grant amount is transferred to the account NIB that students provided during.

When?
Upon 40 days after Erasmus+ Contract Signature.

 

5 Step

What?
Erasmus+ Grant transfer: the remaining amount of grant is transferred to you upon the receipt of:

  • upload the Learning Agreement;
  • upload the Certificate of Stay;
  • delivery the Erasmus+ Report (link sent by e-mail).

When?
Upon your arrival.

6 Step

What?
Complete your Erasmus+ OLS language assessment (link sent by e-mail).

When?
Upon your arrival.

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