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About the scholarship

The St. Paul’s Foundation annually offers scholarships for pupils to join year groups in Ensino Fundamental II. The scholarship is renewed at the end of each academic year until the scholar graduates from Senior School, provided they continue to meet the terms of the Scholarship Programme as outlined in the contract. Key aspects such as academic performance, attendance, and family income are taken into account.

The programme offers a full scholarship (St. Paul’s Foundation covers 100% of the tuition fees) and may include additional personalised benefits, depending on each family’s needs and socio-economic circumstances. The Foundation periodically reviews family income and ensures that scholars continue to meet the eligibility criteria established by the programme.

Scholarship

The Scholarship Programme aims to positively impact participating families from the moment they apply, by offering access to unique opportunities in international education. Even if a pupil is not awarded a scholarship, they benefit from the learning experiences and connections built throughout the selection process.

Once a scholarship is granted, the St. Paul’s Foundation works closely with St. Paul’s School to support and promote the integration and adaptation of the scholar and their family to the new school environment, as well as their active participation in the school community.

“The selection process was certainly one of the most transformative experiences of my life, especially in terms of responsibility and maturity. I had the opportunity to learn new content through different approaches, which was incredibly important for my growth as a student and as a person.”
“The Foundation opened up a whole new world of opportunities for me; today I can dream of attending a university abroad, and it no longer feels like just a fantasy. Having met so many people with big dreams and ambitions like mine, I truly feel I can achieve my goal of being part of something great, of becoming someone who makes a difference.”

To identify and prepare our scholars, the St. Paul’s Foundation works in partnership with several institutes and NGOs, such as Cultura Inglesa, Ismart, Cidadão Pró-Mundo, among others. However, the journey does not end when students graduate from school. We continuously collaborate with professionals and organisations that help our scholars prepare for university life and access the best opportunities at universities in Brazil and around the world.

Who can apply

Thank you for your interest in the St. Paul’s Foundation Scholarship Programme. The Selection Process for August 2026 entry is currently closed for applications. The new round of the Scholarship Programme for 2027 entry will welcome applicants from 10th February to 30th March, 2026.

All applicants must meet the foundation's criteria. They are subject to change as we constantly review our policies and rules to improve the scholarship program and the experience for the pupil. Please, find below the criteria for application and selection in the 2026-2027 Selection Process:

  • To be properly enrolled in a public or private school in São Paulo/Greater São Paulo area from the moment of application.
  • To be not under 11 and not above 13 years old on Dec 31st in the year of the application (i.e., not being 10 or 14 years old by the end of the year).
  • To have a family income of up to three (3) gross national minimum salaries per capita (that is the income threshold per family member living at the same house as the candidate).
  • To present good grades and not having fails/disapproval in the academic records ("boletim escolar").
  • Strong English language skills.
  • A unique talent in music, arts, drama, or sports is an advantage (not compulsory).
  • To live in São Paulo/Greater São Paulo, at a maximum traveling distance of one hour and a half from St. Paul’s (Rua Juquiá, 166, Jd Paulistano), from the moment of application.
  • To have the right attitude, drive, and commitment to benefit from the opportunities offered by the Scholarship Programme.

If you meet the scholarship's criteria, you can fill out our form with your information while the application window is open. As well as submitting this form, you will be asked to upload the following documents:

  • A screenshot or scan of the latest academic records (boletins) with all the grades of 2025 and 2024 (mandatory). Academic transcripts (Histórico escolar) will not be accepted.
  • A handwritten composition of at most 200 words, based on one of the topics below. Compositions submitted in typing and/or in a language other than English will not be accepted.
    • What do you like most about yourself right now? And why?
    • What do you think will be different about the world when you are an adult?
    • How would your friends describe you?
  • A 90-second video in English introducing yourself and explaining why you want to be granted a full scholarship. If you have special talents (e.g. music, sports, arts), you can show them in the video (not compulsory). Videos submitted in a language other than English won't be accepted.

You can see the instructions for the video and for the composition.

Click here to read the Regulations for 2025-2026 Selection Process (applications closed) (in Portuguese)
See all the details about the criteria, required documentation and stages of the Selection Process, as well as information about the scholarship. Candidates may be asked to provide additional documents to prove the information provided in the form. Application for the Selection Process implies acceptance of the terms of these regulations.

 

Selection process

The St. Paul’s Foundation Scholarship Programme selection process consists of five (05) consecutive stages. Click and learn more about each phase:

Application form submission and documentation analysis

A visit to St. Paul’s School to perform online tests

Individual interviews

A preparation period of up to one year including an English immersion course and interview with family members

Final scholars’ selection

You can read the FAQ, containing questions and answers that can help you to clarify any doubts you might have.

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Processo seletivo em português

Clique aqui para ler o processo seletivo em português.

 

FAQ

Our partners

To identify and prepare our scholars, the foundation works with many partners. However, their journey does not end when they graduate from St. Paul’s. Our tertiary education partners, such as Fundação Estudar, help match them with the best university places - be it in Brazil or elsewhere in the world.