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BRASA Blacks Honors is a scholarship program aimed exclusively at the Brazilian black community who have been accepted or are taking undergraduate or postgraduate courses abroad.
In addition to offering financial assistance to cover university expenses, including housing and food, the program's main objective is to strengthen the Brazilian Afro-descendant community, providing opportunities for academic and professional development.
Prerequisites
Undergraduate
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Declare yourself as black or brown;
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Be Brazilian, born or naturalized;
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Be committed to the empowerment of the Brazilian black community;
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Have been accepted or be completing a full undergraduate degree in any university abroad with graduation scheduled for a date starting in December 2024;
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Prove financial need to receive the BRASA Scholarship through
documents such as Income Tax and, if applicable, a letter granting financial aid or scholarship from the university.
PostGraduate
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Declare yourself as black or brown;
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Be Brazilian, born or naturalized;
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Be committed to the empowerment of the Brazilian black community;
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Have been accepted or be completing a full postgraduate course (master's or doctorate) at a university abroad with graduation scheduled for December 2024 or later;
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Prove financial need to receive the BRASA Scholarship through
proof of income and a letter of financial aid from the university.
What are we looking for in you?
The evaluation criteria for the Program selection process will be based on aspects related to the financial need, merit, motivation and personal trajectory of the candidates .
Therefore, in the evaluation of each stage we seek to identify candidates who present:
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Prominent personal trajectory and impact
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Commitment to empowering the Brazilian Black community
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Alignment with BRASA values
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Involvement in extracurricular activities
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Leadership skills
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Engagement with the BRASA community
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High ethical standards
Program Benefits
Psychological
Support
Psychological support is offered to students during their academic journeys to promote their emotional and mental well-being.
Networking with Brazilian Black leaders
Connection with Brazilian Black leaders who promote positive impacts in the Brazilian Black community and with Black empowerment groups at their universities.
Development Activities
Through training, mentoring, and workshops, aiming to pursue internships or research in their fields of expertise or interest