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Prouni: find out everything about this program

Check out everything you need to know about Prouni, the program that offers partial and full scholarships at private universities.

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Discover the program that is offering scholarships in Brazil

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Prouni, the government's scholarship program. Source: Adobe Stock

Did you know that Prouni offers scholarships to several students across Brazil? This benefit, launched in 2004, seeks to democratize access for low-income people to higher education. 

Through it, thousands of young Brazilians have the chance to fulfill their dream of obtaining a university degree and gaining better opportunities in the job market.

Registration on Prouni

See how easy it is to sign up for Prouni, the program that offers scholarships.

Furthermore, Prouni also contributes to a better quality of education in Brazil. This is because it encourages and promotes the training of qualified professionals.

If you are a low-income student or know someone who fits this profile, don't miss the opportunity to learn more about Prouni in this article.

What is Prouni and how does it work?

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See how Prouni works. Source: Adobe Stock

Who has never dreamed of attending college, but didn't have the financial means to pay the monthly fee? Currently and thanks to Prouni, this reality is changing.

Above all, this initiative offers full and partial scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate courses at private universities. 

Pre-selection is done through ENEM. In other words, those enrolled receive scholarships according to their exam scores.

So, if you are a student without a higher education degree, see if you fit the profile. This could be the opportunity you've been waiting for to change the direction of your life and earn a university degree. 

Who is entitled to the program?

First of all, it is important to be aware of the conditions necessary to apply for Prouni scholarships. 

In fact, you must have obtained results in the Enem from the previous year or two years before the selection process. And still achieve a minimum average of 450 points in the grades of the five tests.

Candidates with an income of up to 1.5 minimum wages per person can receive a full scholarship. This way you will be able to cover the entire monthly fee.

The partial scholarship is for those with an income of up to 3 minimum wages per person. In this way, the candidate will be entitled to 50% of the monthly fee.

In addition to all this, there are some other requirements to apply for Prouni:

  • have completed high school in a public or private school (scholarship);
  • be disabled;
  • or public school teacher (exclusive condition for teaching and teaching courses).

Finally, we emphasize that, in the case of teachers, there is no income limit.

What are the benefits of this program?

Since it was created, Prouni has proven to be an important tool in the democratization of higher education in Brazil. Since it offers a series of benefits that impact the lives of thousands of people across the country.

One of the main benefits, for example, is the offer of 100% and 50% scholarships for students who need to enroll in paid colleges.

With this, the program allows low-income students to have access to courses at recognized and quality institutions, without having to pay high monthly fees.

Furthermore, Prouni helps to maintain more qualified professionals in the job market who are prepared to take on important positions in companies.

This is because the program contributes to the development of strategic sectors of the Brazilian economy.

Another benefit is the possibility of transferring scholarships between educational institutions, which allows students to change courses or institutions without losing their scholarship. 

It also offers benefits to the educational institutions themselves. With the opportunity to attract and retain high-quality students.

In short, Prouni is a fundamental program for the democratization of higher education in Brazil. 

How to sign up for Prouni?

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Sign up to Prouni. Source: Adobe Stock

For those interested in Prouni, it is important to know that, in principle, registration is free and must be done online. 

Subsequently, the candidate must access the website. Where you can register or, if you already have one, simply enter your CPF and password to access the registration page.

It is important to remember that, during this process, it is necessary to fill out all the form fields and select the desired course options.

Therefore, it is essential to be careful when filling out the data to avoid errors.

With registration carried out safely and efficiently, candidates will be able to compete for full and partial scholarships at various higher education institutions across the country.

Sign up for Prouni

Sign up for Prouni right now and guarantee your place at college in 2023.

About the author  /  Pablo Rodrigues

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