Master's in International Development & Public Policy

1.5 years                 11.900€

*Please take note of the following:
— Applicable for the  2021/22 academic year.

2 years                 13.900€

**Please take note of the following:
— Applicable for the  2021/22 academic year.
— The application for the exchange semester will occur during the students' academic period at Nova SBE.

Who can apply?
EU students with permanent residence in Portugal.

How does it work?
SASNOVA grants direct social support, scholarships and emergency aids, to 1st and 2nd cycle students whose average monthly family income is below 1.2 x RMMG (Guaranteed Minimum Monthly Remuneration), dictated by dispatch number 4183 from the Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education on March 6 2007, as well as by the ruling law.

Scholarships granted by SASNOVA are paid directly by DGES. Monthly installments will be paid by bank transfer by the dates given in time on the website.

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Who can apply?
Students with academic merit and financial need.

How does it work?
Every academic year the Foundation awards two Amélia de Mello scholarships covering the tuition fee of two Nova SBE Masters' students. Candidates' assessment is based both on merit and financial need.

Who can apply?
Outstanding students from sub-Saharan African countries who have been accepted at Nova SBE.

How does it work?
The aid consists of a tuition waiver and a subsistence allowance.

Before being considered for this scholarship, students must secure their admission in a Nova SBE degree of their choice.

It is recommended that prospective candidates apply well in advance of degree application deadlines, as scholarships will be awarded on a rolling basis.

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

Who can apply?

Selected students with financial needs.

How does it work?

When applying to a Master’s Program, candidates should state if they wish to be considered for this means-tested scholarship. If so, they should add a relevant tax return transcript to their application. The Student Recruitment & Admissions Office will then contact the applicant for an interview alongside the Student Development Office.

This scholarship does not cover the enrollment fee and applications are available during the Fall and Spring Intake.

This means-tested scholarship can be accumulated with the Academic Merit one, but not with the Fellowship for Excellence. If awarded a means-tested scholarship and/or an Academic Merit Scholarship, and then selected as Fellow, one will keep the highest exemption.

Who can apply?

Merit scholarships are provided to students who display high academic performance based on their application. The scholarship holders are selected by Nova SBE.

How does it work?

It consists of financial support that varies from 20 % to 80 %. If awarded an Academic Merit Scholarship and/or a Means tested scholarship, and then selected as Fellow, one will keep the highest exemption.

This scholarship does not cover the enrollment fee, CEMS and Double Degree fees and applications are only available during the Fall Intake.

The AMBA Award intends to distinguish the Nova School of Business & Economics (Nova SBE) Bachelor’s in Economics and Bachelor’s in Management students who enrolled in one of the Nova SBE Master’s programs, that show the skills and the commitment to make a difference as professionals and citizens of a global community.

This award will be valued at 1500€. The chosen candidate will also be entitled to three days of unique professional experience in three different companies, in which AMBA Alumni have volunteered for said effect, and three lunches or breakfasts with the CEOs of the same organizations. The chosen candidate will also have the opportunity to have personalized academic development for a year through mentorship sessions with an AMBA alumnus/alumna and a 10 % discount fee on the tuition fee.

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Applications for the award were due in September and only for students starting their studies in Fall Intake.

For more information, contact the AMBA Association at amba.novasbe@gmail.com.  

Who can apply?
The Nova SBE Fellowship for Excellence program identifies the most talented students in the school. All candidates are considered based on their general application, and candidates will be selected by Nova SBE.

How does it work?
All Fellows will be offered a 50 % reduction on their first-year tuition fees and to be awarded a reduction in tuition fees. To be considered as a Fellow, prospects must apply for it on the Master’s program application form.

If one is selected as a Fellow and has also been awarded an Academic Merit Scholarship and/or a Means tested scholarship, she/he will keep the highest exemption from those.

This scholarship does not cover the enrollment fee, CEMS and Double Degree fees and applications are only available during the Fall Intake.

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The DGES Merit Scholarships are awarded to students who, in the academic year of 2019/2020, had an exceptional academic performance.

Internal regulation of the DGES Merit Scholarships in 2019/2020.