Prouni 2026 Second Semester: Key Dates and How to Apply
The Programa Universidade para Todos (Prouni), administered by Brazil's Ministério da Educação (MEC), provides full and partial scholarships to private higher education institutions for eligible students. For the second semester of 2026, the official enrollment window ran from July 7 to July 12, 2026, through the Portal Único de Acesso ao Ensino Superior.
Candidates must have taken the Exame Nacional do Ensino Médio (Enem) in one of the two most recent editions prior to the process and achieved a minimum average of 450 points across the five tests, with a non-zero score on the essay. Income criteria apply: up to 1.5 minimum wages per capita for full scholarships and up to 3 minimum wages for partial (50%) scholarships. Priority is given to public school graduates, people with disabilities, and public school teachers pursuing licensure programs.
The selection process includes first and second calls, with deadlines for document verification, followed by a waiting list period. All steps are managed exclusively online via the official MEC platform to ensure transparency and accessibility.
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Eligibility and Application Process Explained
Prospective applicants should first verify their Enem scores and family income documentation. The process begins with registration on the portal, followed by selection of preferred courses and institutions offering available scholarships. Pre-selected candidates then submit proof of eligibility, including income statements, school records, and identification documents within specified windows.
Institutions participating in Prouni must adhere to MEC guidelines for scholarship allocation, ensuring that at least a portion of spots go to students meeting the program's socioeconomic criteria. This structure supports broader access to higher education in Brazil's private sector.
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