The ‘Patron-funded Scholarships’ are supported by over 20 patrons, with applications open from 5 to 28 September.
These scholarships are available to undergraduate and master’s students at Técnico, with specific conditions varying by each scholarship. Additional information and regulations regarding each scholarship can be found on the Academic Development Office (NDA) webpage, which is accessible exclusively to members of the School.
In the 2024/2025 academic year, Técnico awarded scholarships to 156 students, totaling nearly €260,000. For the 2025/2026 academic year, new patrons joining the previous year’s contributors (Técnico Alumni Association (AAAIST), Active Cap, Axians, Hovione, Rotary Clube de Lisboa, Bondalti e Fundação Amélia de Mello, British Council, Innuos, Família de José Miranda, Família de Augusto Ramalho-Rosa, Junitec, Família de Martim Lancastre, Quarto e Quartos, Santander, Ward Analytics, Xpand IT, tb.lx, UpK and Race) include the Iberis Capital, MNPinho, Quadrante, and Engenheiro Carlos Morais Scholarships, marking their inaugural editions.
These scholarships are awarded based on students’ academic potential and socioeconomic conditions, and may be monetary, educational, or accommodation-based.
The results will be announced by November 8, pending confirmation from the patrons.
In addition to those scholarships managed by the NDA, other services and entities at Técnico also offer scholarships, such as the Feedzai Women in Science Scholarships and the TagEnergy Women in Energy Scholarships (promoted by the Technology Transfer Division).
Universidade de Lisboa also promotes the Alumni Solidarity Scholarships for all 1st cycle (undergraduate programmes) students in its Schools, including Técnico.
Additionally, Universidade de Lisboa offers the Alumni Solidarity Scholarships to all 1st-cycle (undergraduate) students across its Schools, including Técnico. There is also the Social Emergency Fund (FES) of the ULisboa Students’ Union, which aims to support ULisboa undergraduate students in situations of proven financial need through two mechanisms:
Emergency Support for Tuition Fees (up to €697) – applications are open from September 8 to 15;
Rent Payment Support (up to €1,000) – available throughout the academic year, while funds last.
