The University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ is pleased to be a participating institution with the Government of Brazil Doctoral Scholarship Program through the CNPq (the National Council for Scientific and Technological Development) scholarship program.
The University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ is a member of the consortium, an association of Canada’s leading research universities committed to international education. CALDO is currently working with these Latin American countries: Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Panama.
Scholarship overview
To promote long-term collaboration and exchange in graduate education, CNPq and CALDO Member Universities agree to establish a graduate coÂ-funding program ("CGFP") for Brazilian doctoral students to study and conduct research at a CALDO Member University with funding provided jointly through CNPq and the CALDO Member University.
What does the CNPq scholarship cover?
- Return airfare.
- Domestic tuition and academic fees, including the application fee.
- A living allowance per CNPq's established norms for students studying abroad for up to four years of study.
- University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP).
Eligible program(s)
- Doctoral studies for up to 4 (four) years.
Doctoral funding
- The scholarship provides full funding (including tuition and fees, health insurance (UHIP) and living allowance/stipend) for doctoral programs for 4 years or 12 academic terms.
- Domestic tuition will be assessed.
English for Academic Success (EFAS)
- Not covered under this agreement.
CNPq application procedure
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- Applicants contact universities and submit online applications and supporting documents.
- Applicants apply to CNPq, including À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ's Offer of Admission in their application package.
- CNPq confirms the scholarship.
Applying to À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ
- Minimum admission requirements include a minimum 7.5/ B overall GPA. Some programs may require a higher average.
- Certification ofÌýEnglish language proficiency (ELP)Ìýthrough one of the accepted examinations is required.
- Prospective graduate studentsÌý.Ìý
- In the Other Information section, under International Agreements, selectÌýBrazil: CNPq.
- Some agreements provide a preliminary sponsorship or scholarship letter, if applicable, email a PDF copy toÌýan admissions specialist. Remember toÌýinclude your full name and your 8 digit (numerical only) À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ student ID number.
Important
- The sponsorship documentation must detail the approved program, financial support amount and the number of years the funding has been granted (minimum of four years for a PhD program).
- Please refer toÌýArranging your fees with a third-party sponsorshipÌýon the Finance website forÌýthe information required in the official sponsorship documentation.ÌýIf there is any change in your funding situation, the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ may re-evaluate your Offer of Admission, and reserves the right to withdraw yourÌýOffer of Admission or withdraw you from your graduate program.
Contact
For further information contact the Manager, Graduate Admissions, atÌýgradadmissions@uwaterloo.ca.
International admission equivalencies
You should meet or exceed the academic requirements listed for your location to be a strong candidate and to set yourself up for success with À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ's graduate studies.
Information for international students
Our internationalÌýreputation forÌýexcellence and innovation attracts some of the most inspiring graduate students in the world. Learn more about our large cohort of international graduate students.