The application deadline for financial aid scholarships for undergraduate and master’s students at Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, has been extended to 5 October 2026 (previously set for 28 September). This extension allows students entering Técnico’s programmes in the second call to apply, thereby increasing the number of students eligible for financial aid available for the 2026–2027 academic year.
Applications must be submitted through the Connect platform. The financial aid, funded by organisations and private individuals, is intended for students who meet the criteria defined for each scholarship and may take various forms, including financial assistance, training, or housing.
Eligibility criteria, application requirements, and specific information about each type of financial aid can be found on the Academic Development Office (NDA) webpage.
Support provided through new partnerships
In the 2025/2026 academic year, Técnico awarded 172 scholarships, including 124 new awards and 48 renewals, totaling nearly 290,000 euros. This year, the range of patron-funded scholarships has been expanded to include four new scholarships: Iberis Capital, MNPinho, Quadrante, and Engenheiro Carlos Morais.
The partnership with the Técnico Alumni Association (AAAIST) was further strengthened through the Alumni-Técnico Scholarships. The 2025/2026 edition awarded 10 scholarships, including two renewals, which is double the number given in the previous academic year. These scholarships are part of the Técnico Alumni Solidarity Fund, which was restructured in 2023 to enhance direct support for students. Each scholarship can provide up to 4,000 euros per year.
Alongside the “Patron-funded Scholarships”, Técnico offers other initiatives aimed at addressing specific needs or supporting students in particular fields. These include the Feedzai Women in Science Scholarships and the TagEnergy Women in Energy Scholarships, promoted by the Technology Transfer Division and focused on specific areas of education and research.
The Recursos+ Programme also supports students in a specific field of study, covering the full annual tuition fee for students entering the first year of the Undergraduate Programme in Mining and Energy Resources Engineering, through support from companies in the mineral and energy resources sectors.
Additionally, the Merit Awards, funded by members of the Técnico Partner Network, recognise the academic performance of students and provide annual support totaling more than 75,000 euros.
Other types of support
In addition to the resources provided by Técnico, students can also receive support from Universidade de Lisboa (ULisboa) and the ULisboa Students’ Union.
The Alumni Solidarity Scholarships, funded by ULisboa, are available for undergraduate students across its faculties, including those at Técnico. The Social Emergency Fund (FES) provided by the ULisboa Students’ Union is designed to address situations of proven financial need among undergraduate students.
The FES offers two types of support:
- Emergency Tuition Support, up to a maximum of 697 euros;
- Rent Payment Support, up to a limit of 1,000 euros, available throughout the academic year while funds last.
