The Vila Verde region is fostering the future of its youth by opening applications for scholarships. These initiatives aim to support students from the municipality attending higher education and to recognize those beginning their bachelor's degree for the first time with the «Vila Verde + Superior» Merit Scholarship for the 2026/2027 academic year.
These supports reflect the local authority's commitment to promoting equal opportunities, seeking to mitigate economic barriers to education and acknowledge the effort and merit of young students. The Mayor of Vila Verde, Júlia Rodrigues Fernandes, highlights the importance of social support in education as a tool for human development and for minimizing social inequalities in access to training.
The mayor reiterates that the continuous improvement of youth training and qualification is a priority in a globalized and competitive context. This municipal investment aims to build a more qualified territory, promoting sustainable development socially and economically. The initiative also seeks to encourage successful academic paths, valuing young people's knowledge and skills as essential resources for the region's future.
The scholarships are intended for students from the municipality attending higher education, according to the conditions set out in the municipal regulation. The «Vila Verde + Superior» Merit Scholarship is aimed at students starting their bachelor's degree in the 2026/2027 academic year, with an age limit of 25 years, extendable to 35 years for candidates with a disability degree of 60% or higher.
The application deadline is until 4:30 PM on November 15th. Interested parties must submit the application form and required documentation through the Municipality's Online Services or in person at the Public Service and Citizen Spaces. For further information, contact the Education Division at 253 310 518 or via email at educacao@cm-vilaverde.pt.
