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"Funchal Sempre Melhor" announces 20% increase in scholarships

Funchal Notícias14 September 2026 at 16:23

The Municipal Group "Funchal Sempre Melhor" announced a 20% increase in scholarships for higher education students. The initiative was presented by Vera Duarte in an action near the Jesuit College, in Funchal.

Vera Duarte stated that the municipality of Funchal supports knowledge and has made education a strategic priority. According to the councilor, the scholarship increase reflects this commitment to higher education.

The article also indicates that more information about the implementation of this measure will be detailed in the next council session. The initiative aims to support higher education students with better financial conditions to continue their studies.

Why this matters

Higher education students in Funchal directly benefit from increased financial support, which may facilitate access and continuity of studies. This municipal measure reflects a bet on education as a strategic priority, potentially influencing future student support policies in the region. The initiative comes as a continuation of an existing commitment by the municipality to the education sector.

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