Sintra launches scholarships for resident university students

The Sintra municipality approved the "Sintra Estuda +" scholarship program for higher education students, aimed at residents enrolled in recognized institutions. The program, proposed by Mayor Marco Almeida, will allocate approximately 3 million euros in its first year, with potential individual scholarships around 1,500 euros. Eligible candidates must be under 30, Portuguese citizens or residents, and meet specific income criteria. Applications will be accepted annually from September 15 to October 30. The scholarships will be awarded for ten months, with strict conditions regarding academic performance and honesty in applications. The regulation will take effect five days after publication in the official journal.