Income Share Agreement

The José Neves Foundation, a non-profit institution, is focused on education and the acquisition of transformative skills, with the mission of placing the country at the forefront of human development. To achieve this goal, it seeks to invest in the creation of practical programs that allow any citizen to find solutions to continue learning throughout life.
One of these programs, the ISA FJN , aims to support access to courses and training that develop the skills of the future and that are aligned with tomorrow's needs. The ISA FJN is based on the Income Share Agreement model, in which the José Neves Foundation pays the tuition fee for the chosen course, and the student will only refund the amount when earnings above a predetermined amount. This program has a guarantee granted by the European Investment Fund and is audited by Ernst & Young.
In this context, Iscte Business School and the José Neves Foundation established a partnership with the aim to enable students who need financial support to invest in their studies.
For more information about the application process and requirements for the ISA program, consult the José Neves Foundation website.
Masters that will be covered by the ISA programme are:
- Business Analytics
- Data Science
- International Management
- Business Administration
- Accounting and Management Control
- Economics
- Business Economics and Competition
- Finance
- Management
- Hospitality and Tourism Management
- Human Resource Management and Organizational Consulting
- Health Services Management
- Management of Service and Technology
- Marketing
- Financial Mathematics
- Humanitarian Action
Rodrigo Guimarães Scholarships
Students who are enrolled in one of the Bachelor's or Master's courses in Management or Economics are considered eligible for the awarding of the Rodrigo Guimarães Scholarship.
A protocol was recently signed between Iscte and the Rodrigo Guimarães Institute to the attribution of "Rodrigo Guimardes Scholarships" which aims to support students with special characteristics of initiative, motivation and commitment in obtaining tools that allow them to have a positive intervention in Portuguese society and cumulatively in conditions of proven economic need, as indicated in regulation article 2.º, 6.th and 8th.
The Rodrigo Guimarães Scholarship includes the value of annual fees, food, transport and additional aid for a travel scholarship, if you are a displaced student.

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For the purpose of awarding the Rodrigo Guimarães Scholarship, students are considered eligible if:
- they are enrolled in one of the Master courses in Management or Economics
- they are enrolled in a minimum of 60 ECTS;
- They have completed their 1st degree in Higher Education with a final average equal to or greater than 14 points;
- they are residents in Portugal for more than 3 years;
- Does not benefit from other scholarships except those awarded by DGES through Iscte's Social Services;
Further eligible conditions, have to be consulted in the Regulamento.
For the purpose of awarding the Rodrigo Guimarães Scholarship, students are considered eligible if:
- they are enrolled in one of the Degree courses in Management or Economics
- they are enrolled in a minimum of 60 ECTS;
- they have entered Higher Education with a final average of 140 or more;
- they are residents in Portugal for more than 3 years;
- Does not benefit from other scholarships except those awarded by DGES through Iscte's Social Services;
Further eligible conditions, have to be consulted in the Regulamento.
The Rodrigo Guimarães Scholarship has the following components:
- payment of annual fees;
- payment of a monthly amount of 250 euros, during the duration of the Degree, 10 months per year, to compensate current maintenance expenses;
If the grantee is an out of town student, a displacement grant will also be awarded.
The Rodrigo Guimarães Scholarship is awarded for the duration of the Master's (maximum 2 years).
The Rodrigo Guimarães Scholarship is awarded for the duration of the Bachelors (maximum 3 years).
- The application must be submitted by completing a specific form and accompanied by the necessary documents to prove the information provided.
a)Form
- The candidate must accompany his application with a video of up to two minutes in which he explains his motivations for obtaining the Rodrigo Guimarães Scholarship and which has a content that includes the following questions:
a)Tell us who you are!
b)Why do you want this?
c)What are you going to do with this opportunity?
d)How do you intend to repay society for this opportunity?
- The Rodrigo Guimarães Scholarship aims to support students with special characteristics of initiative, motivation and commitment in obtaining tools that allow them to have a positive intervention in Portuguese society and cumulatively in conditions of proven economic need, as indicated in regulation article 2.º, 6.th and 8th.
The video and documents requested in articles 6 and 8 must be sent to: sustainability.ibs@iscte-iul.pt
Further eligible conditions, have to be consulted in the Regulamento Bachelor.
Further eligible conditions, have to be consulted in the Regulamento Masters.
The Deadlines for submitting the application and for its assessment are announced annually. For the academic year 2022/23, the dates are:
Bachelor:
- 10th March 2023 -> Applications open
- 17th March2023 -> End of applications
Masters:
- Applications are closed.
Documents sent after the deadline will not be accepted.
The decision on applications for the Rodrigo Guimarães Scholarship is the responsibility of the Rodrigo Guimarães Institute, after analysis of the videos sent and an interview if requested.
More information at INSTITUTO RODRIGO GUIMARÃES
DGES Scholarships

The Scholarship is an annual cash benefit to share the cost of attending a course or carrying out a mandatory professional internship, awarded on a non-refundable basis and in the respective academic year, whenever the student does not have a adequate financial resources.
The Scholarship is valid for one academic year, it must be renewed every year and the amount varies, as it depends on the household's income.
More information at DGES SCHOLARSHIPS
Duarte Tarré Scholarships

ADT - Duarte Tarré Association, founded by Manuel Tarré and family, opens the scholarship application phase annually.
Iscte was one of the universities contacted by the Duarte Tarré Association to award merit scholarships to students who meet the requirements.
You can find the Duarte Tarré scholarships' regulation here. (only available in Portuguese)
For more information about the application process and requirements click here! (only available in Portuguese)
Leões de Portugal – Associação de Solidariedade Sportinguista, IPSS

The Board of the Lions of Portugal - Association of Sporting Solidarity, IPSS awards scholarships annually.
You can find the regulation here.
List of documents to be submitted here!
For the application for and requirements click here!
(all forms are only available in Portuguese).
Oeiras City Council Scholarships

The Oeiras Council annually awards Scholarships to residents of the municipal that are entering or attending the 1st and 2nd cycles of Higher Education, according to the income of their Households, residing in the municipal district and entering or attending Higher Education.
You can find the regulation here!
For more information about the application process, please click here!
All information and clarifications should be requested to the Oeiras City Hall,
(all forms are only available in Portuguese).
Oeiras City Council - PALOP Scholarships
The Oeiras City Council awards Scholarships to Higher Education Students from PALOP countries - Portuguese-Speaking African Countries
The Municipal Regulation for the Awarding of Scholarships to Higher Education Students from Portuguese-speaking African Countries can be consulted here.
The regulation starts on the day following its publication, producing effect from the academic year 2019/2020.
For more information, please click here!
All information and clarifications should be requested to the Oeiras City Hall.
(all forms are only available in Portuguese).
Gulbenkian Merit Scholarships

The Gulbenkian Merit Scholarships are designed to support young people with high potential who are applying to higher education for the first time and have scarce economic resources.
You may find the regulations here!
For more information about the application process please click here!
Frequently asked questions here.
Any further questiones contact bolsas@gulbenkian.pt
(all forms are only available in Portuguese).
Sara Carreira Association Scholarships

The Sara Carreira Association awards scholarships to students up to the age of 21, supporting them in the continuity of their education.
You can find the regulation manual here!
For more information about the application process, click here.
Further information contact the association here.
Corações Com Coroa Association Scholarships

The associaton Corações Com Coroas has been awarding scholarships to young girls across the country since 2013.
For more information about the application process and requirements here.
To contact the association here.
(all forms are only available in Portuguese).
BAI Europa - Confidence in the Future Scholarships

The BAI Europa Scholarships - Confidence in the Future are the result of a protocol signed between Iscte and BAI Europa Bank with the aim to promote equal opportunities in Higher Education and support the student's individual effort.
You can find the regulation here!
For acess to the Form please click here!
For more information about the rules for the attribution here.
(all forms are only available in Portuguese).
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