Scholarships open doors for Timorese students and teachers to continue their studies at home and abroad. This page explains the main scholarship channels and where to find official announcements.
Scholarship Channels
Higher Education Scholarships (MESCC)
Scholarships for university study , in Timor-Leste and overseas , are administered by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Culture through its annual Programa Bolsa Estudu (for the 2025/2026 academic year and onwards). Details at mescc.gov.tl.
CPLP and Bilateral Cooperation
Through the Community of Portuguese Language Countries and bilateral cooperation with partners such as Portugal and Brazil, scholarships and academic mobility opportunities are regularly offered to Timorese students and teachers, particularly for Portuguese-language study and teacher training.
Teacher Development Opportunities
The Ministry of Education and its partners fund training opportunities for serving teachers , from courses at INFORDEPE to international placements, such as recent teacher training programmes in the Philippines. These are announced through official Ministry channels.
Where to Find Announcements
- The Announcements section of this website
- The Ministry’s official notices and social media channels
- Partner announcements (embassies, CPLP, UN agencies and development partners)
Before You Apply
Check eligibility criteria and deadlines carefully, and make sure your school certificates are legalised in advance , most scholarship applications require authenticated academic documents.