The NOVA IMS programs, offer a unique learning experience, combining theory with the application of the best and most innovative teaching practices.
If you are interested in studying at NOVA IMS and want to explore scholarship and award opportunities, this page is your starting point to discover the options available in the different programs.
As part of the SUCCESS@NOVA project, funded by the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR) through the Impulso Mais Digital programme, 31 incentive scholarships are available for students enrolled in the 1st year of Bachelor’s programs at NOVA IMS. These scholarships aim to support students from lower-income backgrounds and help reduce school dropout rates. A total of 15 scholarships will be awarded in the 2024/2025 academic year, and 16 in 2025/2026. Scholarships not awarded in the first year will carry over to the next.
Applications must be submitted by email, including the completed form and all required documents, to: bolsas@novaims.unl.pt
These scholarships support talented students entering the first year of higher education who have limited financial resources. Each scholarship provides €2,000 per academic year, renewable until the completion of a master’s, and includes a one-time €2,000 grant to fund an international mobility period, such as Erasmus. Eligible candidates must have an entry grade of at least 170 points for the 2025/26 academic year, apply for the DGES social support grant, and have an annual per capita income of up to €14,000.
Applications are open until October 31, 2025.
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NOVA IMS is partnering with the "Bolsas Santander Apoio Universitário - 2ª edição 2025" program, an initiative of the Santander Portugal Foundation. As part of this collaboration, NOVA IMS offers 25 scholarships of 1,000 euros for master’s students and 10 scholarships of 500 euros for undergraduate students enrolled in the 2025/2026 academic year. The program aims to promote equal access to higher education by supporting students with fewer economic resources.
Learn more about the eligibility criteria here.
At NOVA IMS we encourage continuous individual development, so we reward students who excel in their programs. All students that stand out, during their academic path, for their academic excellence in the different course units and programs are also awarded.
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We understand that an international experience can be incredibly enriching for our students, and therefore, we are committed to providing mobility opportunities that allow them to explore the world and expand their academic and cultural horizons.
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NOVA IMS, in line with the guidelines of Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, believes that ensuring equitable access to higher education and vertical mobility between levels of study is essential to improve social cohesion, equal opportunities and quality of life for citizens. Financial constraints should not stop candidates from pursuing their dreams. Assuming this fundamental principle, NOVA IMS offers a social mobility scholarship for students with a proven need for financial aid. This mission is associated with the development of the fundamental pillars of the Inclusion Policy of Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, universality, social mobility and talent.
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The Portuguese Government provides financial support to students in need. The funds are provided by DGES (Direção-Geral do Ensino Superior/ Higher-Directorate for Higher Education) and administrated by SASNOVA (Serviços de Ação Social da Universidade NOVA de Lisboa/ Social Action Services). These scholarships are to students in the first and second cycles at NOVA University Lisbon, intending to make it possible for students with reduced financial abilities to begin and continue their studies.
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Merit scholarships are awarded by Public and Private Higher Education establishments to students with exceptional performance, regardless of their income, under with the Regulation for the Attribution of Merit Scholarships to Students of Higher Education Institutions.