Government of Brazil

The University of Waterloo is pleased to be a participating institution with the Government of Brazil Doctoral Scholarship Program through the CNPq (the National Council for Scientific and Technological Development) scholarship program.

Scholarship overview

To promote long-term collaboration and exchange in graduate education, CNPq and CALDO Member Universities agree to establish a graduate co­-funding program ("CGFP") for Brazilian doctoral students to study and conduct research at a CALDO Member University with funding provided jointly through CNPq and the CALDO Member University.

What does the CNPq scholarship cover?

  • Return airfare.
  • Domestic tuition and academic fees, including the application fee.
  • A living allowance per CNPq's established norms for students studying abroad for up to four years of study.
  • University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP).

Eligible program(s)

  • Doctoral studies for up to 4 (four) years.

Doctoral funding

  • The scholarship provides full funding (including tuition and fees, health insurance (UHIP) and living allowance/stipend) for doctoral programs for 4 years or 12 academic terms.
  • Domestic tuition will be assessed.

English for Academic Success (EFAS)

  • Not covered under this agreement.

CNPq application procedure

  1. Visit the CNPq website for more information.
  2. Applicants contact universities and submit online applications and supporting documents.
  3. Applicants apply to CNPq, including Waterloo's Offer of Admission in their application package.
  4. CNPq confirms the scholarship.

Applying to Waterloo

  • Minimum admission requirements include a minimum 7.5/ B overall GPA. Some programs may require a higher average.
  • Certification of English language proficiency (ELP) through one of the accepted examinations is required.
  • Prospective graduate students apply online. 
    • In the Other Information section, under International Agreements, select Brazil: CNPq.
  • Some agreements provide a preliminary sponsorship or scholarship letter, if applicable, email a PDF copy to an admissions specialist. Remember to include your full name and your 8 digit (numerical only) Waterloo student ID number.

Important

  • The sponsorship documentation must detail the approved program, financial support amount and the number of years the funding has been granted (minimum of four years for a PhD program).
  • Please refer to Arranging your fees with a third-party sponsorship on the Finance website for the information required in the official sponsorship documentation. If there is any change in your funding situation, the University of Waterloo may re-evaluate your Offer of Admission, and reserves the right to withdraw your Offer of Admission or withdraw you from your graduate program.

Contact

For further information contact the Manager, Graduate Admissions, at gradadmissions@uwaterloo.ca.

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