ESPM scholarships for 2027.1 include social tuition awards of 50% or 100%, depending on the selection route and the applicant’s household income. Vestibular social scholarship applications run through November 30, 2026. The first ENEM social round ends October 13, 2026, with later rounds listed separately by ESPM.
Official sources checked: October 3, 2026. Independent guide by Excelsior Scholarships; applications go to the official sponsor.
Compare the ESPM scholarship routes
| Route | Application period |
|---|---|
| Social Merit Vestibular 2027.1 | August 19–November 30, 2026 |
| Social Merit ENEM I | August 19–October 13, 2026 |
| Social Merit ENEM II | October 20–November 24, 2026 |
| Social Merit ENEM III | November 24, 2026–January 19, 2027 |
Open the official ESPM scholarships page and select your intended admission route. A date for one round should not be transferred to another. Also confirm your campus and course, because availability and selection arrangements can differ.
Check the household income bands
For the vestibular social award, ESPM lists full tuition support for monthly gross family income per person up to 1.5 minimum wages, and 50% support for the band from 1.5 to three minimum wages. Admission, socioeconomic evaluation and the scholarship selection process still apply.
Before completing the financial forms, identify exactly who belongs to the household group under the regulation. List the income sources for each person and locate the supporting records. Do not divide an incomplete income total by an improvised household count. If a situation involves variable income, ask the scholarship office which period and evidence the current rules require.
Read the regulation before collecting documents
The 2027.1 vestibular social scholarship regulation is the controlling document for that route. Review its eligibility, document checklist, selection stages and maintenance conditions. Use the ENEM regulation if you apply through ENEM; one award’s instructions do not automatically cover the other.
Make a document tracker for the whole household. Useful columns are person, document, reporting period and whether the copy is readable. Check that the names and income periods agree across the application. For a missing document, request sponsor guidance rather than substituting a different record and hoping it will be accepted.
Apply to admission and scholarship selection
ESPM explains that candidates need to be registered in the admission process and complete the scholarship form. Treat these as two linked tasks. Save the admission registration details, then follow the scholarship system’s instructions for uploads and any subsequent clarification.
- Choose the campus, course and admission route.
- Read the matching scholarship regulation.
- Register for the relevant admission selection.
- Complete the scholarship form and document upload.
- Monitor email and the application status for further instructions.
Where an interview is part of the route, prepare to explain your study goals and financial circumstances accurately. You do not need to turn the conversation into a performance. A clear account of your plans, household situation and documents is more useful than memorizing vague claims about ambition.
Separate scholarships from repayable financing
The benefits page also describes Parcial RestituÃvel as financing. It has different financial obligations from a social tuition scholarship. Compare the regulation and repayment terms before treating a financing percentage as an award that never needs repayment.
Calculate what your household would still pay each semester under a partial tuition award. Include transport, meals, materials and any other costs your chosen course requires. Ask about renewal conditions and the consequences of changing course or campus before accepting a funding arrangement.
For broader comparison, read our Brazilian scholarship funding guide, college application checklist and study in Brazil guide.
Frequently asked questions
Is the vestibular scholarship deadline November 30?
Yes, the verified 2027.1 social vestibular application period ends November 30, 2026.
Does the same deadline apply to ENEM?
No. ESPM lists separate ENEM rounds. Choose the round and regulation that match your application.
Does meeting the income band guarantee an award?
No. The scholarship process also includes admission and selection requirements.
Is Parcial RestituÃvel a free scholarship?
ESPM labels it financing. Review its repayment obligations separately from the social tuition awards.