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About

BRASA Scolarship Program

The BRASA Scholarship Program offers benefits such as financial aid, mentorship, and personal, academic, and professional development activities for low-income Brazilian students who study or plan to study at a university abroad.

Our mission is to promote equal opportunities so that Brazilian talent can achieve the dream of studying at the world’s best universities.

We help low-income students study at the best universities in the world.

Financial Support

Allows students to focus on what truly matters: learning.

Mentorships

Connecting today’s leaders with Brazil’s future leaders.

BRASA Ecosystem

Facilitates connections between scholars and the BRASA network to expand opportunities.

Career Growth

Creates pathways for entry into the job market.

Selection Process

Take the first step toward your global future

Six years ago, we were born with a dream: to empower talented young people eager to change the world. Now that your dream has crossed Brazil’s borders, we want to help you overcome financial barriers too.

Scholarship Program

BRASA scholarships help low-income students study at some of the world’s top universities.

investidos diretamente em bolsas de estudo.

+R$3M

students have already benefited.

+60

female representation among scholarship recipients.

45%

of scholarship recipients identify as black or mixed-race.

42%

Timeline

Our journey

In 2018, BRASA created the Scholarship Program to promote equal opportunities among young Brazilians.

Em 2018, a BRASA criou um programa de Bolsas para fomentar a igualdade de oportunidades entre jovens brasileiros.

In 2018, BRASA created the Scholarship Program to promote equal opportunities among young Brazilians.

Em 2018, a BRASA criou um programa de Bolsas para fomentar a igualdade de oportunidades entre jovens brasileiros.

2018

2021

In 2021, BRASA made history by founding BRASA BLACKS, a leadership development program exclusively for Black and Brown students.

Em 2021 a BRASA foi pioneira ao funda o BRASA BLACKS; um programa de desenvolvimento de liderança exclusivo para estudantes pretos e pardos.

In 2025, we celebrate the 7th class of the BRASA Scholarship Program and the 5th class of BRASA Blacks.

2025 “ 7ª turma do Programa de Bolsas e 5ª turma do Programa de Bolsas Blacks.

In 2025, we celebrate the 7th class of the BRASA Scholarship Program and the 5th class of BRASA Blacks.

2025 “ 7ª turma do Programa de Bolsas e 5ª turma do Programa de Bolsas Blacks.

2025

Our Numbers

Education that Builds Bridges

In 6 years, we have built a network of over 40 donors supporting 52 scholars from every region of Brazil.

52
Scholars
45%
Female representation
42%
Black & Brown representation
12
States represented
3x Min Wage Average household income

52
Scholars
45%
Female representation
42%
Black & Brown representation
12
States represented
3x Min Wage Average household income

How Far We’ve Come

Our Scholars

With BRASA’s support, these young people discovered that their dreams have no limits.

They continue to soar high and now dream together with our organization. Since its creation, the Scholarship Program has benefited six generations of students who proudly represent the diversity and strength of Brazilian youth.

FAQ

Can I apply even if I am already studying outside Brazil?

Who is eligible to apply for BRASA’s Graduate Scholarship Program?

What is the amount of the scholarship offered?

Is it mandatory to demonstrate financial need to apply?

Can I apply even if I am already studying outside Brazil?

Who is eligible to apply for BRASA’s Graduate Scholarship Program?

What is the amount of the scholarship offered?

Is it mandatory to demonstrate financial need to apply?

bolsas@gobrasa.org