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MEC Just Released Applications for the Incredible Pé-de-Meia Licenciaturas Program, Offering 12,000 Scholarships for High-Performing Students! If You Dream of Being a Teacher, This Is Your Chance to Secure R$ 1,050 Monthly! Don’t Miss the Opportunity to Make a Difference in Education. Apply by March 30!
Imagine having a financial incentive to pursue a teaching career and secure a future in public education.
It seems like a dream, doesn’t it? Well, this reality is within reach for thousands of Brazilian students with the Pé-de-Meia Licenciaturas Program, which has just opened applications for 12,000 teaching scholarships.
The Ministry of Education (MEC) announced the opening of applications for the Pé-de-Meia Licenciaturas program, which aims to attract and retain students in teacher training courses.
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Want to learn computer maintenance? Free course opens registrations with limited spots for young people aged 15 and over, offering 20 hours of practical classes and a certificate in just 4 days, during the evening in Campo Grande.
Applications are now open and will continue until March 30, and can be made directly on the Freire Platform, managed by the Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel (Capes).
How Does the Pé-de-Meia Licenciaturas Work?
Created as part of the More Teachers Program, the Pé-de-Meia Licenciaturas has three central objectives:
- Encourage high-performing students to enter the teaching career.
- Reduce dropout rates in teacher training courses.
- Ensure that graduates enter the public education system.
To achieve these goals, the program grants monthly scholarships of R$ 1,050 to selected students, divided as follows:
- R$ 700 for immediate withdrawal, available month to month.
- R$ 350 deposited into a savings account, which can be withdrawn after completing the course and entering the public education network. This amount can be withdrawn up to five years after graduation.
The final result of the selection will be announced on April 14, and the first payments will begin on May 1.
Who Can Apply?
To compete for one of the 12,000 scholarships, students must meet the following criteria:
- Have enrolled in a face-to-face teacher training course through Sisu 2025.
- Have achieved at least 650 points on the Enem 2024.
- Not be enrolled in courses for which entry occurs through the Basic Entry Area (ABI) or that have a bachelor’s tied to the teacher training.
If the number of applicants exceeds the limit of 12,000 spots, priority will be given to candidates with:
- The highest score on the Enem 2024.
- The highest score on the Enem essay.
- The highest age (in case of a tie).
If there are remaining scholarships, they will be offered to students who entered higher education through the Prouni or Fies.
Courses Covered by the Program
The Pé-de-Meia Licenciaturas is available at various public universities in Brazil. One example is the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), where 533 of the 856 entrants meet the requirements set by the MEC.
Eligible Teacher Training Programs at UFMG – Belo Horizonte:
- Biological Sciences (Evening)
- Physical Education (Daytime)
- Physics (Evening)
- Geography (Evening)
- History (Evening)
- Literature (Daytime and Evening)
- Mathematics (Evening)
- Pedagogy (Daytime and Evening)
- Chemistry (Evening)
Eligible Teacher Training Programs at UFMG – Montes Claros:
- Nature Sciences (Evening – Specializations in Biology, Physics, and Chemistry)
- Mathematics (Evening)
In addition to UFMG, several other federal and state universities across the country participate in the program, offering scholarships for teacher training courses that comply with MEC guidelines.
Important: Students called from the Sisu 2025 waiting list can also apply, provided they meet the required criteria.
How to Apply for the Pé-de-Meia Licenciaturas?
Applications must be submitted by March 30 on the Freire Platform, and the process is quite simple. Follow these steps:
- Access the Freire Platform on the Capes website.
- Create or update your registration with your personal and academic information.
- Fill out the application form available on the platform.
- Check the tutorial provided to clarify any questions about the process.
After applying, candidates should pay attention to important dates: the final result will be published on April 14, and payments will begin on May 1.
The Importance of the Pé-de-Meia Licenciaturas for Education in Brazil
The financial incentive offered by the Pé-de-Meia Licenciaturas is an important step to attract young talent to the teaching career, in addition to ensuring that students do not abandon their studies due to financial difficulties.
The shortage of qualified teachers has been an increasing challenge in Brazilian education.
Many teacher trainees end up giving up the profession due to working conditions and the low salaries offered in the public sector.
With this program, MEC aims to value teaching and provide better conditions for future educators.
If you meet the program criteria, don’t miss this opportunity! Applications are open until March 30, and this could be your chance to transform your future in education. Click for more information!
Meu filho preenche todos os requisitos para cadastro na plataforma freire, porém ainda não tem o número de matrícula, dados essencial para conclusão da inscrição na plataforma freire! O que fazer nesse caso? Tudo indica que esse número de matrícula somente sairá após o mês de abril, prazo em que sairá a lista com os contemplados no programa! Nesse caso poderá utilizar no local indicado para o número da matrícula o número do CPF, para não perder a bolsa caso seja fique classificado? E depois fornecer o número da matrícula, após sua efetivação na UFAL! E consequentemente ter direito aos recebimentos dos valores mensais?
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Meu filho fez O ENCCEJA para concluir o ensino médio, passou na UFRPE na licenciatura de História e não consegue se inscrever na plataforma Freire pois não tem a opção de marcar o ENCCEJA para conclusão do Ensino médio.