Pé-de-Meia Licenciaturas supports eligible students in in-person teacher-training degrees in Brazil. The official 2026 registration calendar runs from February 20 to December 19, 2026. Funding separates a R$700 monthly payment from a R$350 savings incentive whose withdrawal is conditional; the entire amount is not immediately available spending money.
Official sources checked: October 3, 2026. Independent guide by Excelsior Scholarships; applications go to the official sponsor.
2026 dates and payment structure
The current CAPES program page supplies the amended registration dates and payment breakdown. Check that calendar rather than an older announcement or the original February opening date.
| Registration period | February 20–December 19, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Monthly payment | R$700 |
| Savings incentive | R$350, subject to withdrawal conditions |
| Degree format | Eligible in-person licenciatura |
Plan your living budget using the money available for current expenses. Keep the conditional savings in a separate part of the calculation. This distinction matters when deciding whether the program can cover transport, meals or other regular study costs.
Who meets the academic conditions?
The 2026 selection notice covers qualifying admissions in the second semester of 2025 or in 2026 through SISU, PROUNI or FIES, in the specified priority order. It requires an ENEM average of at least 650 across the four knowledge areas and essay, using the edition associated with admission.
PROUNI and FIES routes also carry institution and course quality conditions. Check the relevant institutional concept and course indicator with the university. A qualifying ENEM result by itself does not establish every part of eligibility.
Register through Plataforma Freire
The application includes a curriculum and expression of interest through Plataforma Freire, alongside eligibility information handled by the responsible authorities and institution. Pre-registration does not guarantee an award. Your enrollment and the program’s validation stages still matter.
- Check the current call and amended calendar.
- Confirm your admission route and in-person degree enrollment.
- Check the ENEM edition and average used for admission.
- Complete the requested Plataforma Freire information.
- Follow the eligibility and institutional implementation stages.
Use the same name and identification details across your enrollment record and registration. Keep the submission confirmation and any subsequent instructions together. If a record is incorrect, ask the responsible office how it should be corrected before submitting inconsistent versions.
Ask the institution about implementation
Contact the office handling the program at your university. Ask which stage your registration has reached, whether additional enrollment confirmation is needed and where official status updates appear. Record the answer and the date so that you can follow up on an unresolved issue without repeating the entire process.
Once approved, read the rules on attendance, academic progress and continued participation. Build a realistic study schedule that includes placement activities, travel to campus and assessment periods. Financial support is most useful when paired with a plan to complete the degree.
Understand the savings conditions
The savings incentive is linked to later qualifying work in public basic education after graduation, under the applicable rules. Read the current regulation before making commitments based on when you expect to withdraw it. Keep questions about eligibility for withdrawal distinct from questions about the monthly payment.
This guide explains the funding route; it does not determine an individual award or withdrawal decision. For a disputed record or unclear condition, take the specific documents to the institution’s program contact rather than relying on another student’s experience.
Compare other support for undergraduate study
Teacher-training support serves a specific degree route. Students pursuing other subjects should compare our Brazilian scholarship guide, PIBIC research funding and Bolsa Permanência eligibility guide. Each has separate conditions and application arrangements.
Frequently asked questions
Can I spend the whole monthly allocation immediately?
No. The R$350 portion is conditional savings, separate from the R$700 monthly payment.
Does any undergraduate course qualify?
No. The verified call concerns eligible in-person licenciatura degrees.
What ENEM average is required?
The 2026 notice requires at least 650 under its stated calculation and admission conditions.
Does registering guarantee payment?
No. Registration is followed by eligibility checks and the award implementation process.