Macao Diocese Scholarships and Fellowships for Incoming International Students (2025/2026)
Applications to the following scholarships and fellowships should be made via the Admissions Portal during your application.
Important Note:
1. There are limited quotas; candidates will be selected according to the criteria listed below.
2. Accommodation costs and daily expenses are not included in the scholarships.
Enquiry: scholarship@usj.edu.mo / (+853) 8592-5654
Scholarship Opportunities for Undergraduate Applicants
- Scholarship for Students from Portuguese-Speaking Countries
- Scholarship for Students from Southeast Asia (ASEAN)
- Scholarship for Students from the Republic of Angola by Recommendation of the Angolan Consulate General in Macau
- Scholarship for Students from Cape Verde Partners (Liceu Ludgero Lima, and Escola Secundária Dr. José Augusto Pinto)
- Scholarship for Students from British Virgin Islands by Recommendation of the BVI Consulate General In Hong Kong
- Scholarship for Myanmar Students by Recommendation of Myanmar Study Abroad (Center for Academic Advising and University Preparation)
- Scholarship for Students from the Senior High School of De La Salle University-Dasmariñas
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Fellowship Opportunities for Undergraduate Applicants
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Scholarship/Fellowship Opportunities for Graduate Applicants
- Scholarship for Students from Member Institutions of ASEACCU
- Scholarship for Faculty Members from MOU Partner from Southeast Asia and Portuguese-Speaking Countries
- Scholarship for Students from the Republic of Angola by Recommendation of the Angolan Consulate General in Macau
- Scholarship for Students from British Virgin Islands by Recommendation of the BVI Consulate General In Hong Kong
- Harriet Low Scholarship for Female Candidates from North America
- Scholarship for Faculty Members from Member Institutions of ASEACCU
Scholarship for Myanmar Students by Recommendation of Myanmar Study Abroad (Center for Academic Advising and University Preparation)
| Description: | This scholarship is offered to Students from Myanmar to pursue their undergraduate or master studies in USJ. |
| Scholarship Benefits: | 100 % Tuition Reduction for 4 years |
| Eligibility: | Myanmar Students by recommendation of Myanmar Study Abroad (Center for Academic Advising and University Preparation), who apply to the Bachelor and Master Programmes |
| Selection Criteria: | Academic background and admission interview performance |
| Renewal Conditions: | 1. CGPA 14.0 or above 2. Represent the University in external events/competitions, and provide services as Student Ambassadors. |
| Remark: | Interested candidates should upload a recommendation letter issued by the association. |
Fellowship for Students from Low-income Blue-card Households in Macau
| Description: | This fellowship is aimed to support international candidates from low-income blue-card households to pursue their undergraduate studies in USJ. |
| Benefits: | 100 % Tuition Reduction for 4 years |
| Eligibility: | International students who are children of blue-card holders in Macau and are applying to the Bachelor Programmes |
| Selection Criteria: | Applicants will be considered based on their financial status. |
| Renewal Conditions: | 1. Passing grades 2. Represent the University in external events/competitions, and provide services as Student Ambassadors. |
| Remark: | Applications should upload the following documents: 1. Income statement of the blue-card holder issued by the employer, or the 2024 Income Certificate (收益證明書) of the blue-card holder issued by Financial Services Bureau (財政局) 2. Copy of your parent’s blue-card. 3. Proof of your relationship with the blue-card holder (e.g. copy of your birth certificate) |
Scholarship for Students by Recommendation from the Senior High School of De La Salle University-Dasmariñas
| Description: | This scholarship is offered to candidates from the Senior High School of De La Salle University-Dasmariñas to pursue their undergraduate studies in USJ. |
| Scholarship Benefits: | 100 % Tuition Reduction for 4 years |
| Eligibility: | Students by recommendation of from the Senior High School of De La Salle University-Dasmariñas who apply to the Bachelor Programmes. |
| Selection Criteria: | Academic background and admission interview performance |
| Renewal Conditions: | 1. CGPA 14.0 or above 2. Represent the University in external events/competitions, and provide services as Student Ambassadors. |
| Remark: | Interested candidates should upload a recommendation letter issued by De La Salle Unviersity-Dasmariñas. |
Scholarship for Students from Portuguese-Speaking Countries
| Description: | This scholarship is aimed to support candidates from the Portuguese-speaking countries to pursue their undergraduate studies in USJ |
| Scholarship Benefits: | 100 % Tuition Reduction for 4 years |
| Eligibility: | Students from the Portuguese speaking countries (Angola, Brazil, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, Portugal, São Tomé and Príncipe, East Timor) who apply to the Bachelor Programmes |
| Selection Criteria: | Academic background and admission interview performance |
| Renewal Conditions: | 1. CGPA 14.0 or above 2. Represent the University in external events/competitions, and provide services as Student Ambassadors. |
Scholarship for Students from Southeast Asia (ASEAN)
| Description: | This scholarship is aimed to support candidates from the Southeast Asian countries to pursue their undergraduate studies in USJ. |
| Scholarship Benefits: | 100 % Tuition Reduction for 4 years |
| Eligibility: | Students from the Southeast Asian countries (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam) who apply to the Bachelor Programmes |
| Selection Criteria: | Academic background and admission interview performance |
| Renewal Conditions: | 1. CGPA 14.0 or above 2. Represent the University in external events/competitions, and provide services as Student Ambassadors. |
Scholarship for Students from the Republic of Angola by Recommendation of the Angolan Consulate General in Macau
| Description: | This scholarship is aimed to support candidates from the Republic of Angola to pursue their undergraduate or master studies in USJ. |
| Scholarship Benefits: | 100% Tuition Reduction for 4 years, or 100 % (Bachelor Programme) for 2 years (Master Programme) |
| Eligibility: | Students from the Republic of Angola by recommendation of the Angolan Consulate General in Macau who apply to the Bachelor / Master Programmes |
| Selection Criteria: | Academic background and admission interview performance |
| Renewal Conditions: | 1. CGPA 14.0 or above 2. Represent the University in external events/competitions, and provide services as Student Ambassadors. |
Scholarship for Students from Cape Verde Partners (Liceu Ludgero Lima, and Escola Secundária Dr. José Augusto Pinto)
| Description: | This scholarship is aimed to support candidates from Cape Verde Partners (Liceu Ludgero Lima, and Escola Secundária Dr. José Augusto Pinto) to pursue their undergraduate studies in USJ. |
| Scholarship Benefits: | 100% Tuition Reduction for 4 years |
| Eligibility: | Students from Cape Verde Partners (Liceu Ludgero Lima, and Escola Secundária Dr. José Augusto Pinto) who apply to the Bachelor Programmes |
| Selection Criteria: | Academic background and admission interview performance |
| Renewal Conditions: | 1. CGPA 14.0 or above 2. Represent the University in external events/competitions, and provide services as Student Ambassadors. |
Fellowship for International Students from Low-Income Countries
| Description: | This fellowship opportunity is aimed to support international students from low-income countries to pursue their undergraduate studies in USJ. |
| Benefits: | 100% Reduction on Tuition Fee and Residential Hall Fee for 4 years |
| Eligibility: | International students from low-income countries (as defined by the World Bank) who apply to the Bachelor Programmes |
| Selection Criteria: | Financial situation, academic background and admission interview performance |
| Renewal Conditions: | 1. Passing grades 2. Represent the University in external events/competitions, and provide services as Student Ambassadors. |
| Remark: | Applicants should submit the following documents: 1. Income statement of your parent(s) issued by the employer 2. A letter to explain the financial situation of your family |
Scholarship for Students from Member Institutions of ASEACCU
| Description: | This scholarship is aimed to support students who have graduated from other ASEACCU member universities to pursue their Master studies in USJ.(not applicable to Macao ID holder) |
| Scholarship Benefits: | 100% Tuition Reduction for 2 years |
| Eligibility: | International students who have graduated from and recommended by ASEACCU member universities who apply to the Master programmes. List of ASEACCU member universities: https://aseaccu.asia/members/ |
| Selection Criteria: | Academic background and admission interview performance |
| Renewal Conditions: | 1. CGPA 14.0 or above 2. Represent the University in external events/competitions, and provide services as Student Ambassadors. |
| Remark: | 1. Interested candidates should upload a recommendation letter issued by their corresponding universities. 2. Students graduated from USJ are not eligible. |
Scholarship for Faculty Members from MOU Partner from Southeast Asia and Portuguese-Speaking Countries
| Description: | This scholarship is aimed to support faculty members of MOU partner universities from Southeast Asia and Portuguese-speaking countries to pursue their master or doctoral studies in USJ. |
| Scholarship Benefits: | Master Programme: 100% Tuition Reduction for 2 years Doctoral Programme: 100% Tuition Reduction for 3 years |
| Eligibility: | Faculty members of MOU partner universities from Southeast Asia and Portuguese-speaking countries who apply to the Master or Doctoral programmes List of USJ’s partner universities: https://www.usj.edu.mo/en/international/agreement-cooperation/ |
| Selection Criteria: | Academic background and admission interview performance |
| Renewal Conditions: | 1. CGPA 14.0 or above 2. Represent the University in external events/competitions, and provide services as Student Ambassadors. |
| Remark: | Interested candidates should upload a recommendation letter issued by their corresponding universities. |
Scholarship for Students from British Virgin Islands by Recommendation of the BVI Consulate General In Hong Kong
| Description: | This scholarship is aimed to support candidates from the British Virgin Islands to pursue their Bachelor or Master studies in USJ. |
| Scholarship Benefits: | 100 % Tuition Reduction for 4 years (Bachelor Programme) or 2 years (Master Programme) |
| Eligibility: | Students from the British Virgin Islands who apply to the following Bachelor or Master Programmes: – Bachelor of Business Administration – Bachelor of Architectural Studies – Bachelor of Communication and Media – Bachelor of Environmental Science – Master of Business Administration – Master of Communication and Media – Master of Environmental Sciences and Management |
| Selection Criteria: | Academic background and admission interview performance |
| Renewal Conditions: | CGPA 14.0 or above |
| Remark: | Interested candidates should upload a recommendation letter issued by the BVI government. |
Harriet Low Scholarship for Female Candidates from North America
| Description: | This scholarship is aimed to support female candidates from North America to pursue their Master studies in USJ. |
| Scholarship Benefits: | 100% Tuition Reduction for 2 years |
| Eligibility: | Female students from North America who apply to the Master programmes |
| Selection Criteria: | Academic background and admission interview performance |
| Renewal Conditions: | 1. CGPA 14.0 or above 2. Represent the University in external events/competitions, and provide services as Student Ambassadors. |
Scholarship for Faculty Members from Member Institutions of ASEACCU
| Description: | This scholarship is aimed to support faculty members from ASEACCU member universities to pursue their doctoral studies in USJ. (not applicable to Macao ID holder) |
| Scholarship Benefits: | 100% Tuition Reduction for 3 years |
| Eligibility: | Faculty members from and recommended by the ASEACCU member universities who apply to the Doctoral programmes. List of ASEACCU member universities: https://aseaccu.asia/members/ |
| Selection Criteria: | Academic background and admission interview performance |
| Renewal Conditions: | 1. CGPA 14.0 or above 2. Represent the University in external events/competitions, and provide services as Student Ambassadors. |
| Remark: | 1. Interested candidates should upload a recommendation letter issued by their corresponding universities. 2. USJ staff members are not eligible. |
