GCUB Scholarship in Brazil: Requirements, Eligibility, Benefits and How to apply.

*GCUB SCHOLARSHIP IN BRAZIL: REQUIREMENTS, ELIGIBILITY, BENEFITS AND HOW TO APPLY.* 

Are you dreaming of studying in Brazil on a fully funded scholarship? The GCUB Scholarship offers international students the opportunity to pursue Master's and phD programs at top Brazilian Universities. In this article, you will learn about the requirements, benefits, eligibility criteria and application process for the GCUB Scholarship. 

 *GCUB* stands for *Grupo de cooperação Internacional de Universidades Brasileiras(International Cooperation Group of Brazilian Universities).*

It's a scholarship program that partners with many Brazilian Universities. It offers both Master's and phD's to applicants. Students from many countries, including Nigeria, can apply if they meet the requirements. 

 *BENEFITS OF THE SCHOLARSHIP.* 

1.Exemption from paying enrollment and tuition fees at the host university.

2.Access to university restaurants.

3.Access to classes,libraries,laboratories and other university services.

4.Monthly stipends ( up to 24 months for a Master's and 48 months for a phD).

5.No application fee. 

The scholarship does always cover:

International airfare

Student visa fees

Passport costs

Accomodations

Health insurance 

 *ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS* 

1.Proof of Portuguese and English language proficiency is generally not required. 

2.Applicants must be a citizen of an eligible country with diplomatic relations with Brazil and apply for Master's or phD program. 

3.No age limit

4.Applicants must have a strong academic background and performance. 

5.Educational qualifications:

For Master's programs, applicants must have completed a Bachelor's degree( or be in final year and expected to graduate before enrollment)

For PhD programs, applicants must have completed a Master's degree before beginning the phD programs. 

 *REQUIRED DOCUMENTS*

1.Citizenship document/Passport, National ID - Confirms your identity

2.Academic transcript - show your grades

3.Degree certificate - Prove you completed your previous studies

4.Curriculum Vitae - Summarizes your education and achievements

5.Motivation letter - Explain why you deserve the scholarship 

6.Recommendation letter - Professors or employers describe your abilities 

 *HOW TO APPLY*

1.visit the official GCUB portal : www.gcub.org.br

2.Read the scholarship announcement carefully. 

3 Create an account. 

4.Select your preferred universities. 

5.Upload all required documents. 

6.Review your application. 

7.Submit before the deadline.

8.Wait for the results.

I'll strongly advise to write apply before the deadline, write a strong motivation letter and choose programs that match your academic background.

 *FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS(FAQs)* 

1.Is the scholarship fully funded?

The scholarship doesn't cover international airfare, student visa, passport costs ,and  accomodations 

2.Can i apply to more than one university?

Yes of course.You can apply into more than one university.

4.Is IELTS required?

No, it's not required to apply .

5.Do i need to speak Portuguese?

Proficiency in Portuguese language is generally not required but I advise you learn how to speak the language.

Before applying visit the portal for latest update.