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.
The University of Waterloo is a member of the CALDO consortium, an association of Canada's leading research universities committed to international education. CALDO is currently working with these Latin American countries: Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, and Uruguay.
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
- Visit the CNPq website for more information.
- Applicants contact universities and submit online applications and supporting documents.
- Applicants apply to CNPq, including Waterloo's Offer of Admission in their application package.
- 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.