Master's Programs

The Nova SBE Continuity Scholarship is an initiative aligned with the social mobility policy of Nova SBE. This program allows students who finish their Bachelor's degree at Nova SBE and are admitted to one of its Master's programs to continue to have the possibility to enjoy an education of excellence, allowing the school to support more students by broadening the eligibility threshold of the Nova SBE Social Mobility Scholarship, facilitating access, promoting social mobility and increasing diversity among our students.

Eligibility

Students who obtained a Bachelor’s degree at Nova SBE or who are in the process of concluding it and who were admitted to any Master’s program at Nova SBE, and whose per capita gross income is less than 40 times the value of the IAS.

Value

This scholarship can cover 50 % or 100 % of the tuition fee value of the Master’s program.

When a student is granted different scholarships within Nova SBE, the funding cannot exceed 70 % of the total amount of the tuition fee for the Master’s program, except in cases where the funding comes entirely from a 100 % social mobility scholarship.

The scholarship prize does not fund the amounts related to the application fee, the first installment of tuition paid as the enrollment fee, the CEMS program, the Double Degree program, the amount value associated with additional semesters, exchange programs, or Executive Master's programs.

Application

To apply, candidates need to show their interest in the Nova SBE Social Mobility Scholarship at the time of their application to the Master’s program and submit the most recent household tax return properly identified. The documents must be originals or copies, accompanied by a sworn translation into English or Portuguese if they are written in any other language.

Applications are available for the Fall and Spring Intakes, and cannot be considered after the application to the Master's program has been submitted.

Candidates are responsible for checking their emails regularly during this process (including spam and the trash folder).

Scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis to applicants, which means that the budget available for scholarships may be used before the end of the Master's admission cycle. Due to the high volume of deserving candidates and the limited funding available for scholarships, we strongly recommend that you apply as early as possible.

Financial constraints should not stop candidates from pursuing their dreams. Therefore, Nova SBE offers a social mobility scholarship for students with a proven need for financial aid.

Eligibility

All candidates can apply for this scholarship, regardless of their country of origin.

Value

This scholarship can cover 20 %, 50 %, or 100 % of the tuition fee value of the Master’s program.

When a student is granted different scholarships within Nova SBE, the funding cannot exceed 70 % of the total amount of the tuition fee for the Master’s program, except in cases where the funding comes entirely from a 100 % social mobility scholarship.

The scholarship prize does not fund the amounts related to the application fee, the first installment of tuition paid as the enrollment fee, the CEMS program, the Double Degree Program, the amount value associated with additional semesters, exchange programs, or Executive Master's programs.

Application

To apply, candidates need to show their interest in the Nova SBE Social Mobility Scholarship at the time of their application to the Master’s program, by filing the designated field for this matter in the Master’s application form and submitting the most recent household tax return, properly identified. The documents must be originals or copies, accompanied by a certified translation into English or Portuguese if they are written in any other language.

Applications are available for the Fall and Spring Intakes, and cannot be considered after the application to the Master's program has been submitted.

Candidates are responsible for checking their emails regularly during this process (including spam and the trash folder).

Scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis to applicants, which means that the budget available for scholarships may be used before the end of the Master's admission cycle. Due to the high volume of deserving candidates and the limited funding available for scholarships, we strongly recommend that you apply as early as possible.

To check the regulation of this scholarship, click here.

Nova SBE believes in distinguishing its students’ academic merit. Thus, the School offers merit scholarships to students who present a high academic performance.

Eligibility

All candidates can apply for this scholarship, regardless of their country of origin.

Value

This scholarship can cover 20 % or 50 % of the tuition fee value of the Master’s program.

When a student is granted different scholarships within Nova SBE, the funding cannot exceed 70 % of the total amount of the tuition fee for the Master’s program, except in cases where the funding comes entirely from a 100 % social mobility scholarship.

The scholarship prize does not fund the amounts related to the application fee, the first installment of tuition paid as the enrollment fee, the CEMS program, the Double Degree Program, the associated with additional semesters, exchange programs, or Executive Master's programs.

To maintain the awarded merit scholarship, students need to check the merit criteria at the end of their first year of the Master’s program.

Application

Candidates must show interest in a merit scholarship during their application to the Master’s program by filling in the designated area in the application form for this matter.

Applications are open for the Fall Intake and cannot be considered after the application to the Master's program has been submitted

Candidates are responsible for checking their emails regularly during this process (including spam and the trash folder).

Scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis to applicants, which means that the budget available for scholarships may be used before the end of the Master's admission cycle. Due to the high volume of deserving candidates and the limited funding available for scholarships, we strongly recommend that you apply as early as possible.

To consult the regulation of this scholarship, click here (information only available in Portuguese).

The André Sousa Bessa scholarship was created in memory of André Sousa Bessa, an esteemed Nova SBE alumnus, for his achievements and his engagement with the school.

Eligibility

This scholarship is granted to Portuguese students enrolled in the Master’s in Finance and the International Master’s in Finance, who demonstrate high academic performance and financial constraints, who are actively engaged in the community, and who applied and are eligible for a Nova SBE Social Mobility Scholarship of 100 %.

Value

This scholarship covers 100 % of the tuition fee value.

The scholarship prize does not fund the amounts related to the application fee, the first installment of tuition paid as the enrollment fee, the CEMS program, the Double Degree Program, the amount value associated with

additional semesters, exchange programs, or Executive Master's programs.

Application

To apply, candidates need to show their interest in the Nova SBE Social Mobility Scholarship at the time of their application to the Master’s program, by filing the designated field for this matter in the Master’s application form and submitting the most recent household tax return properly identified. The documents must be originals or copies, accompanied by a certified translation into English or Portuguese if they are written in any other language.

Candidates are responsible for checking their emails regularly during this process (including spam and the trash folder).

Candidates who are the recipient of a Nova SBE Social Mobility Scholarship of 100 % are then selected according to their profile and community engagement.

Selected candidates will receive an email with an invitation to have a final interview with a representative of the André Sousa Bessa family.

Applications will only be considered for the Fall Intake.

Through the António Serrenho Scholarship, CIN reinforces its commitment to promoting education as a driver of social development. This initiative aims to support the academic journey of high-achieving students, ensuring that financial constraints do not hinder access to quality education or the fulfilment of their potential.

Value

This scholarship covers 100 % of the tuition fee value. Accepted students must pay the first installment of the tuition paid as the enrollment fee to secure their place and be considered for this scholarship.

The scholarship prize does not fund the amounts related to the application fee, the first installment of tuition paid as the enrollment fee, the CEMS program, the Double Degree Program, the associated additional semesters, exchange programs, or Executive Master's Programs.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this scholarship, candidates must cumulatively meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Be enrolled in one of the following Master’s programs: Economics, International Development and Public Policy, Management, Finance, International Master’s in Management, International Master’s in Finance;
• Have an application GPA to the Master’s program above 15.0 (0-20);
• Have Portuguese nationality – a preference will be given to candidates born and/or living in the Setúbal area, preferably in Alcácer do Sal.

Application

The application for the António Serrenho Scholarship should be submitted by completing the application form, which will be shared with the students. The application must include, in a single PDF document:

• Curriculum vitae
• Proof of enrollment in one of Nova SBE’s Master’s programs
• Proof of application GPA
• Citizen card/ Passport
• Proof of residency or naturality
• Motivation letter

In a clear commitment to building an innovative and globally impactful community, Banco Primus and Nova SBE established the Banco Primus Scholarship. This scholarship provides financial support for those who are seeking to pursue an education of excellency and who, through their talent and dedication, will be the leaders of tomorrow.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this scholarship, candidates must:

• Be enrolled in one of the following Master’s programs: Economics, Impact Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Management, Finance, International Master’s in Management and International Master’s in Finance
• Have a converted GPA equal to or above 15.5 (0-20)
• Have applied for and are eligible for a Nova SBE Social Mobility Scholarship of 100 %
• Have Portuguese citizenship or be a resident in Portugal.

Value

This scholarship covers 100 % of the tuition fee value. Accepted students must pay the first installment of the tuition paid as the enrollment fee to secure their place and be considered for this scholarship.

The scholarship prize does not fund the amounts related to the application fee the CEMS program, the Double Degree Program, the associated with additional semesters, exchange programs, or Executive Master's programs.

Application

To apply, candidates need to show their interest in the Nova SBE Social Mobility Scholarship at the time of their application to the Master’s program, by filing the designated field for this matter in the Master’s application form and submit the most recent household tax return properly identified. The documents must be originals or copies, accompanied by a certified translation into English or Portuguese if they are written in any other language.

Eligible candidates will receive an email with an invitation to submit a 3-minute video, in English, answering the following questions:

• Tell us who you are!
• Why did you choose this area/Master’s program?
• What are you hoping to achieve with this scholarship?
• Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
• What importance do you see in scholarship programs for students?
   

Candidates will be selected according to their commitment, motivation, and initiative, and will have a final interview with representatives of Banco Primus.

Candidates are responsible for checking their emails regularly during this process (including spam and the trash folder).

Applications are open from November 20, 2024, to February 14, 2025. The results will be shared with candidates until the deadline for the second installment of the tuition fee.

Applications will only be considered for the Fall Intake.

The CEMS Alumni scholarship is a social mobility scholarship awarded by CEMS Alumni who attended the ESCR Alumni Gathering that intends to allow students with financial constraints to pursue their CEMS MIM (Year 2) studies at Nova SBE.

Eligibility

Students with high financial needs are enrolled in the CEMS MIM Year 1 program at Nova SBE.

Value

The scholarship covers part of the tuition fees for the second year of the CEMS program.

Application

The application period starts in November of the CEMS Year 1.

Eligibility

Students enrolled in the CEMS MIM Year 1 program at Nova SBE who demonstrate a high financial need.

Value

This is a need-based scholarship awarded by BNP Paribas Portugal. The scholarship is intended to cover part of the CEMS Year 2 fee. The amount allocated can be divided between up to three students.

The yearly global amount of the scholarship is € 9 200.

Application

The application period starts in November.

Explorer Investments, in partnership with Nova SBE, aims to recognize highly talented students who show commitment and the necessary skills to make a difference as professionals and citizens of a global community.

Eligibility

Students of all nationalities who are enrolled in the Master’s in Finance, International Master’s in Finance, and Master’s in Impact Entrepreneurship & Innovation, who apply for and are considered eligible for a Nova SBE Merit Scholarship.

Value

This scholarship covers 100 % of the tuition fee value. Accepted students must pay the first installment of the tuition paid as the enrollment fee to secure their place and be considered for this scholarship.

The scholarship prize does not fund the amounts related to the application fee, the first installment of tuition paid as the enrollment fee, the CEMS program, the Double Degree Program, the associated additional semesters, exchange programs, or Executive Master's Programs.

To maintain the awarded merit scholarship, students need to check the merit criteria at the end of their first year of the Master’s program.

Application

To be considered, candidates must show interest in being considered for the Nova SBE Merit Scholarship at the time of their application by filling in the designated area in their application form for this matter.

Selected candidates will receive an email inviting them to submit a three-minute video in English answering the following questions:

• Tell us about yourself!
• What made you choose this area (finance/entrepreneurship)?
• What do you expect from this Master’s degree?
• Where do you see yourself in ten years?
   

Candidates will be selected according to their determination, ambition, focus, resilience, and innovation and will have a final interview with Explorer Investments.

Candidates are responsible for checking their emails regularly during this process (including spam and the trash folder).

Applications are open from November 20, 2024 to February 14, 2025. The results will be shared with candidates until the deadline for the second installment of the tuition fee.

Applications will only be considered for the Fall Intake.

The Haddad Foundation wishes to promote joint efforts through education to encourage exchange among students of INSPER and Nova SBE.

Eligibility

Students who complete one successful year at Nova SBE under the Progressive Degree Program and are admitted to a Nova SBE Master's program with financial needs.

Value

The scholarship covers the payment of the tuition fee when the student is admitted into the Master’s degree.

Application

INSPER will select one student to receive a full scholarship. The selection criteria are academic excellence and financial need.

Under the “Civic and Global” project, within the scope of the funding obtained through the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR – Plano de Recuperação e Resiliência) - “Qualifications and Skills” Component, this program provides scholarships to support the (re)qualification and/or skills enhancement within the Master's programs offered by the School of Business and Economics at Nova University Lisbon.

Eligibility

The scholarships of the “Impulso Adultos” Incentive Program are available to applicants who meet the following requirements:

Enrollment in the following Master’s programs at the Faculty of Economics, Nova University Lisbon: Master's in Business Analysis, International Development and Public Policy, Impact Entrepreneurship and Innovation.

The applicant must not be receiving another similar scholarship or incentive and must not have previously benefited from a scholarship under the Civic and Global Program governed by this notice.

Value

Each scholarship awarded is valued at €800.

Application Process

Applicants for the "Impulso Adultos" Incentive Program scholarships must submit their applications through the designated application form during the defined period, including the following documents:

a) A copy of an Identification Document (Identity Card/Citizen Card/Passport).
b) Updated Curriculum Vitae
c) Proof of completion of a Bachelor’s degree
d) Declaration of unemployment status (if applicable), documented through registration with an Employment Center or a declaration from Social Security.

Applications are open from December 3, 2023, to February 15, 2024!

You can consult the scholarship regulations here.

KPMG is committed to fostering social development and promoting inclusive education by supporting high-potential students. Through this scholarship, KPMG aims to remove financial barriers to education and empower students to thrive academically and professionally, reinforcing its dedication to building a more equitable and accessible future.

Value

This scholarship covers 100 % of the tuition fee value. Accepted students must pay the first installment of the tuition paid as the enrollment fee to secure their place and be considered for this scholarship.

The scholarship prize does not fund the amounts related to the application fee, the first installment of tuition paid as the enrollment fee, the CEMS program, the Double Degree Program, the associated additional semesters, exchange programs, or Executive Master's Programs.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this scholarship, candidates must cumulatively meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Be enrolled in the 1^st year of the Master’s in Finance
• Applied for and be eligible for a Nova SBE Social Mobility Scholarship
• Priority will be given to disabled students and displaced students (outside Lisbon)

Application

The application for the KPMG Scholarship should be submitted by completing the application form, which will be shared with the students. The application must include, in a single PDF document:

• Curriculum vitae
• Proof of enrollment in one of Nova SBE’s Master’s programs
• Citizen card/ Passport
• Motivation letter
• Proof of fiscal address
• Multipurpose certificate (if applicable)

McKinsey, in an investment in the merit and social inclusion of Nova SBE students, created the McKinsey First Generation Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded annually and is aimed at Master's students who are the first in their families to earn a degree, with the goal of promoting social mobility, supporting academic development, and providing access to excellent education.

Elegibility 

Eligible candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Be enrolled in the first year of one of the following Master’s programs at Nova SBE: Business Analytics, Management, International Management, Finance, International Finance
• Have applied for and are eligible for a Nova SBE Merit Scholarship
• Have Portuguese nationality or have resided in Portugal for the past three years
• Be the first in their family to obtain a university degree.

Value

This scholarship covers 100 % of the tuition fee value. Accepted students must pay the first installment of the tuition paid as the enrollment fee to secure their place and be considered for this scholarship.

The scholarship prize does not fund the amounts related to the application fee, the CEMS program, the Double Degree Program, the fees associated with additional semesters, exchange programs, or Executive Master's programs.

To maintain the awarded merit scholarship, students need to check the merit criteria at the end of their first year of the Master’s program.

Application

To be considered, candidates must show interest in being considered for the Nova SBE Merit Scholarship at the time of their application by filling in the designated area in their application form for this matter.

Selected candidates will receive an email inviting them to submit the following documentation:

• Curriculum vitae
• Proof of enrollment at Nova SBE
• Proof of GPA from the application
• Photocopy of ID card/Citizen Card/Passport
• Cover letter/motivation letter
• Declaration of honor confirming that the candidate is the first in their family to obtain a degree.

Candidates will be selected according to their academic background, personal motivation and entrepreneurial drive and may have a final interview with McKinsey.

Candidates are responsible for checking their emails regularly during this process (including spam and the trash folder).

Applications are open from November 20, 2024, to February 14, 2025. The results will be shared with candidates until the deadline for the second installment of the tuition fee.

Applications will only be considered for the Fall Intake.

As part of the McKinsey Women in Leadership initiative, this scholarship represents an opportunity to support talented female students enrolled in the first year of the Master’s programs at Nova School of Business & Economics, fostering their leadership skills and academic excellence.

Eligibility

• Be enrolled in the first year of one of the following Master’s programs at Nova SBE: Business Analytics, Management, International Management, Finance, International Finance
• Have applied for and are eligible for a Nova SBE Merit Scholarship
• Have Portuguese nationality or have resided in Portugal for the past 3 years.

Value

This scholarship covers 100 % of the tuition fee value. Accepted students must pay the first installment of the tuition paid as the enrollment fee to secure their place and be considered for this scholarship.

The scholarship prize does not fund the amounts related to the application fee, the CEMS program, the Double Degree Program, the fees associated with additional semesters, exchange programs, or Executive Master's programs.

To maintain the awarded merit scholarship, students need to check the merit criteria at the end of their first year of the Master’s program.

Application

To be considered, candidates must show interest in being considered for the Nova SBE Merit Scholarship at the time of their application by filling in the designated area in their application form for this matter.

Selected candidates will receive an email inviting them to submit the following documentation:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Proof of enrollment at Nova SBE
• GPA proof
• ID/Passport
• Motivation letter

Candidates will be selected according to their academic background, personal motivation and inclusive leadership and may have a final interview with McKinsey.

Candidates are responsible for checking their emails regularly during this process (including spam and the trash folder).

Applications are open from November 20, 2024 to February 14, 2025. The results will be shared with candidates until the deadline for the second installment of the tuition fee.

Applications will only be considered for the Fall Intake.

Leading the way in national progress, NOS and Nova SBE joined forces to empower the leaders of tomorrow. The NOS Scholarship aims to support talented students, enabling them to pursue a distinctive and excellent education and contribute to innovation, progress, and societal excellence.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this scholarship, students must:

• Have Portuguese citizenship
• Be enrolled in the Master’s in Business Analytics
• Apply for and be eligible for a Nova SBE Social Mobility Scholarship of 100 %
• Have a converted GPA equal to or above 14 (0-20)
   

Value

This scholarship covers 100 % of the tuition fee value. Accepted students must pay the first installment of the tuition paid as the enrollment fee to secure their place and be considered for this scholarship.

The scholarship prize does not fund the amounts related to the application fee, the CEMS program, the Double Degree Program, the fees associated with additional semesters, exchange programs, or Executive Master's programs.

Application

To apply, candidates need to show their interest in the Nova SBE Social Mobility Scholarship at the time of their application to the Master’s program, by filing the designated field for this matter in the Master’s application form and submitting the most recent household tax return properly identified. The documents must be originals or copies, accompanied by a certified translation into English or Portuguese if they are written in any other language.

Eligible candidates will receive an email with an invitation to submit a 3-minute video that must cover the following topics:

• Introduce yourself briefly, share your interests, extracurricular/professional experiences, and relevant projects you have been involved in
• Tell us about a challenge that has left an impact on you and how you handled it, or describe an unexpected situation/event that required you to change your plans and how you reacted
   

Candidates are responsible for checking their emails regularly during this process (including spam and the trash folder).

Applications are open from November 20, 2024, to February 14, 2025. The results will be shared with candidates until the deadline for the second installment of the tuition fee.

Applications will only be considered for the Fall Intake.

The Nova SBE NOVAFRICA Knowledge Center recognizes the importance of acknowledging merit by rewarding students from sub-Saharan African countries with the highest academic potential. This scholarship promotes and empowers sub-Saharan African students who demonstrate exceptional ability, preparing them to be the future generation of leaders and change-makers who impact business and economic development in Africa.

Eligibility

Outstanding students from sub-Saharan African countries who have been accepted in a Master’s program at Nova SBE.

Value

This scholarship covers 100 %, 50 % or 20 % of the tuition fee value.

The scholarship prize does not fund the amounts related to the application fee, the first installment of tuition paid as the enrollment fee, the CEMS program, the Double Degree Program, the amount value associated with additional semesters, exchange programs, or Executive Master's Programs.

Application

To apply, students must send an email to the NOVA SBE NOVAFRICA Knowledge Center, with a CV, a letter of enrollment in a Nova SBE program, and a motivation letter.

The Rodrigo Guimarães Institute, created in memory of Rodrigo Guimarães by his family and his lifelong friend, Elizabeth Rothfield, aims to promote education, stimulate a sense of justice and equality, and broaden horizons. In partnership with Nova SBE, the Rodrigo Guimarães Institute created the Rodrigo Guimarães Scholarship to support students who have financial constraints and wish to do more and better.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this scholarship, students must:

• Have Portuguese citizenship or a permanent residence in Portugal
• Be enrolled in the Master’s in Management or the Master’s in Economics
• Have applied for and are eligible for a Nova SBE Social Mobility Scholarship of 100 %
• Have a converted GPA equal to or above 14 (0-20)
   

Value

This scholarship covers 100 % of the tuition fee value and provides an allowance for the cost of living. Accepted students must pay the first installment of the tuition paid as the enrollment fee to secure their place and be considered for this scholarship.

The scholarship prize does not fund the amounts related to the application fee, the CEMS program, the Double Degree Program, the fees associated with additional semesters, exchange programs, or Executive Master's programs.

Application

To apply, candidates need to show their interest in the Nova SBE Social Mobility Scholarship at the time of their application to the Master’s program, by filing the designated field for this matter in the Master’s application form and submitting the most recent household tax return properly identified. The documents must be originals or copies, accompanied by a certified translation into English or Portuguese if they are written in any other language.

Eligible candidates will receive an email with an invitation to submit a 3-minute video answering the following questions:

• Who are you?
• Why do you want to be awarded the Rodrigo Guimarães Scholarship?
• What will you do with this opportunity?
• How do you intend to give back this opportunity to the society?
   

Selected candidates will have a final interview with the Rodrigo Guimarães Institute.

Candidates are responsible for checking their emails regularly during this process (including spam and the trash folder).

Applications are open from November 20, 2024 to February 14, 2025. The results will be shared with candidates until the deadline for the second installment of the tuition fee.

Applications will only be considered for the Fall Intake.

The Erasmus Santander Scholarships are meant for 2025/2026 Bachelor’s and Master’s students who have been allocated to go abroad within the Erasmus + Program. 

To ensure nothing gets in their way, Santander partnered with several universities, including Nova SBE, to provide students with the financial aid of 1000€ to allow them to go on Erasmus and follow their global aspirations. 

Eligibility

To be eligible for this scholarship, students must:

• Be enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program, according to the Erasmus + program eligibility criteria
• Have applied to and been allocated to an Erasmus+ program

Specific requirements

Must be submitted in a single PDF document:

• Identity Card/Citizen Card/Passport 
• Proof of enrollment in one of Nova SBE’s Bachelor’s or Master’s program
• Proof of application to the Erasmus+ program 
• Proof of economic situation - Proof of submission of IRS Model 3 and IRS assessment note for the previous fiscal year 
• Motivation letter in which the candidate must state the importance of the Santander Erasmus Scholarship in their personal and professional journey. 

Amount 

The Santander Erasmus Scholarship offer a financial supplement of €1000. 

Applications

Applications are open from April 15 to June 26, 2025. To apply, click here. 

The Santander Apoio Universitário Scholarships aim to promote equal opportunities in higher education. These scholarships are intended not only to improve academic performance, but also to open doors for students of different profiles. With a special focus on students with less financial support and students with disabilities, these scholarships are a catalyst for academic success.

Eligibility

Only students who are enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program and who live or hold a residence permit in Portugal (temporary or permanent) are eligible for this scholarship.

Application

Students must submit, in a single PDF file:

• Personal ID (Citizen card or legally equivalent) 
• Proof of enrolment in one of Nova SBE’s Bachelor’s or Master’s program
• IRS Model 3, concerning the most recent fiscal year
• Motivational letter stating the importance of this scholarship in your academic and personal journey 
• Curriculum Vitae
• Multipurpose certificate (Certificado Multiusos), if applicable. 

 
Applications must be submitted through Santander’s platform. For further information and to submit your application, click here. 

Applications are open from April 15 to May 18, 2025. 

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 for 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.

To know more about eligibility criteria as well as application dates and procedures, please visit Bolsas da DGES - SASNOVA (unl.pt).

Merit scholarships are awarded by Public and Private Higher Education establishments to students with exceptional performance, regardless of their income, under the Regulation for the Attribution of Merit Scholarships to Students of Higher Education Institutions.

For further information, please visit Merit grants | DGES.

You may find the list of granted scholarships in the 2022/23 academic year here.

Nova SBE is a member of the CFA® Institute University Affiliation Program, which is a relevant addition to a Student’s Curriculum Vitae when applying for top-tier finance firms. The CFA® recognition signals to potential students, prospective employers, and the marketplace that the Nova SBE Master’s in Finance curriculum is closely tied to professional practice.

Nova SBE will award up to twelve CFA Program Awareness Scholarships to students each fiscal year (i.e., this includes both the February, May, August, and November exams). This scholarship waives the one-time CFA Program enrollment fee and reduces the exam registration fee to $ 350 (this fee includes access to the curriculum eBook). Therefore, students pay an all-included $ 350 for the exam.

For this scholarship, only students of the Master's in Finance and the International Master’s in Finance are eligible to apply.

The CMA Scholarship allows high-achieving students to complete the CMA® (Certified Management Accountant) program at no cost.

Each year, Nova SBE and IMA (Institute of Management Accountants) will make available five scholarships that cover the costs of the CMA® program. These scholarships are available for Nova SBE Master's in Finance students. However, Bachelor’s students or students from the Master’s in Management may also apply. For further information, please visit this page.

The Municipality of Cascais has prioritized the investment in social policies to promote education, teaching and vocational training of young people in the municipality.

Thus, the Municipality of Cascais intends to promote the Scholarship Program for Higher Education Students residing in the municipality.

This program aims to provide economic aid to students who wish to pursue their academic education and enter higher education, by awarding scholarships that contribute towards the education costs of students with fewer financial resources, thus contributing to facilitating access to quality higher education.

To know more about these scholarships and how to apply, click here.

The Associação Duarte Tarré awards scholarships each year to promote the social integration of young students, aged between 18 and 25 years old, who are living in Portugal and are enrolled in a Higher Education institution and have proven financial constraints to promote their educational and professional development.

Applications should be submitted online through the Foundation’s website. For more information, please visit Bolsas Sociais – ADT – Associação Duarte Tarré (adtarre.pt) (information available only in Portuguese).

The GMAT Talent & Opportunity Scholarship 2025 celebrates excellence, diversity, and inclusion in graduate management education. Ten selected applicants will receive a €5,300 support package including different benefits (additional details here). Applications are open to all, with strong encouragement for women, individuals with disabilities, ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ and non-binary applicants, and those from socio-economically diverse backgrounds.

Application process

Applicants are required to answer two short essay questions:

1. How has your background—including your family, culture, or personal experiences—shaped the person you have become today?
2. Given your unique background and the person you have become, how do you envision contributing to the diverse environment of a business school?

Application deadline: June 30, 2025 – Apply here

Selected applicants will use this support package to prepare their applications for programs starting in 2026.

The Fundação Amélia de Mello Distinguished Work Project Award recognizes highly accomplished graduate students who have produced exceptional work projects of outstanding scholarly quality.

Value

The prize has a value of € 1 500.

Eligibility

All students enrolled in a Master’s program who have concluded their work project by the end of the 2024/25 academic year.

The awards are given annually to the best Master's work project, following a rotation cycle among the various programs, in the following order:

Year 1: Master’s in Management/International Master’s in Management

Year 2: Master’s in Finance

Year 3: Master’s in Economics/International Development & Public Policy

Year 4: Master’s in Business Analytics/Impact Entrepreneurship & Innovation

For the 2024/25 academic year, the considered Work Projects will be the ones developed by students of the Master’s in Economics and the Master’s in International Development & Public Policy.

Selection

The criterion for choosing the best Master's thesis is based on the work project grade.

The Committee will select the best Master's work project that exemplifies exceptional research to receive special recognition as the most outstanding, original contribution to the field at this level.

The Social Equity Initiative Award was established by the partnership between "la Caixa" Foundation, BPI Bank and Nova School of Business & Economics, within the scope of the Social Equity Initiative (SEI) partnership and aims at promoting academic excellence of students who are developing their Master's and Doctoral theses within the social economy field.

Value

This award has a value of € 1 000 per student and is awarded by the Social Equity Initiative to five students per year.

Eligibility

All students enrolled in a Nova SBE Master and/or PhD program and who are currently enrolled in the work project semester and working on a thesis related to the themes of the SEI partnership, such as:

a) Socio-economic portrait of Portuguese families, situations of deprivation and exclusion and access to existing social responses in Portugal.
b) Mapping of the social sector in Portugal.
c) Use of data science to solve social problems in Portugal.
d) Collaborative work between the private sector and the social sector.
e) Hybrid social organisations, social businesses/enterprises.
f) Contribution of finance and the financial system to a sustainable development of society including topics such as "stakeholders and value creation", "the effect of corporate governance on long-term investment" and "socially responsible investment”.
g) Trends and challenges in the health sector through impact measurements, studies and analysis on topics such as Access to Health Care, Human Resources and Population Ageing.

Application

The application will be divided into two phases:

Phase I

Eligible students will be contacted to submit a 3-minute video, in English, answering the following questions:

1) "How my thesis/research contributes to boost the social economy sector in Portugal”.

2) "Why the Social Equity Initiative award will contribute to my thesis/research".

Application must include a budget and a confirmation from the thesis supervisor about the importance of the award for the development of your thesis/research (no more than 1 000 characters)

Phase II

The answers submitted by the candidates will be evaluated and graded by the selection Juri between a minimum of zero (0) and a maximum of five (5), considering the following criteria:

1. Thematic relation: the student's thesis topic is in line with what is developed at SEI;
2. Impact relation: the scholarship will directly contribute to the success of the thesis.

In case of a tie, students will be invited for an interview with the Jury members.

Applications will take place from February 1 to March 31, 2024.