IFMS Opened Registrations for Its TCC Aid, Offering Up to R$ 400 for Undergraduate Students and R$ 250 for Technicians. The Program Aims to Encourage Students to Stay in Their Studies. Learn More and See How to Participate by December 2!
Have you ever imagined that your thesis project (TCC) could turn into an opportunity to earn money?
That is exactly what the Federal Institute of Mato Grosso do Sul (IFMS) is offering to its students, in an initiative that promises to encourage students to stay in their studies and ease academic costs.
The program is open for registrations and offers financial assistance that can reach R$ 400 for undergraduates and R$ 250 for students of technical courses.
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According to information released by IFMS, the program, titled TCC Aid, has a total budget of R$ 14.3 thousand and aims to benefit 22 students each semester.
Candidates must be enrolled in one of the institution’s courses and present approved projects or pre-projects to compete for financial aid.
The registration deadline is December 2, and interested individuals must meet the requirements and submit the necessary documentation for review.
How Does the TCC Aid Work?
The TCC Aid was created to financially support students who are developing their thesis projects, whether at the technical or undergraduate level.
The main objective is to encourage academic persistence and success, providing support in one of the most challenging stages of education.
The amounts of aid are R$ 250 for students of technical courses and R$ 400 for undergraduates.
To participate, students must be enrolled at IFMS and not have received another benefit intended for TCC development.
The candidate’s income will also be a determining factor, with priority given to those whose per capita income is up to one and a half minimum wages.
Who Can Participate?
According to IFMS, candidates must meet some basic criteria:
- Be enrolled at the institution, whether in a technical or undergraduate course.
- Have an approved TCC project or pre-project.
- Not have been awarded in other previous calls for similar aid.
Additionally, candidates will be classified based on two main criteria:
the quality of the TCC proposal and the socioeconomic situation of the student, prioritizing those with the greatest financial need.
Which Campuses Are Participating?
The benefits will be distributed among ten campuses of IFMS, ensuring that students from different regions have the opportunity to participate.
The participating campuses are:
- Aquidauana
- Campo Grande
- Corumbá
- Coxim
- Dourados
- Jardim
- Naviraí
- Nova Andradina
- Ponta Porã
- Três Lagoas
Important Deadlines
Interested parties should pay attention to the dates to secure their participation:
- Registrations open until December 2, 2024.
After the registration deadline, the selection process will analyze the proposals and income criteria to select the students who will receive the aid.
How to Register?
Registrations must be made on the official candidate page, accessible via the link https://selecao.ifms.edu.br/login.
Interested students need to fill out some mandatory information and submit the required documentation.
Check the necessary documents:
- Updated socioeconomic questionnaire, if applicable.
- Copy of the Income Tax Declaration from all family group members, accompanied by the receipt of delivery.
- TCC proposal (project or pre-project) in digital format with a maximum size of 20 MB.
- Proof of project approval by the supervising professor, using Annex I provided in the call.
- Banking data confirmed by a photo of the card or another official document.
It is worth noting that students already awarded in previous calls or those who were on waiting lists are exempt from providing income proof.
In this case, simply fill out Annex III.
The TCC Aid from IFMS is more than just a simple financial support.
It represents a strategic initiative to keep students in their courses and ensure that more students reach the end of their academic journeys.
Moreover, the assistance arrives at a crucial moment when many face difficulties balancing studies and family budgets.
With this, the institution reaffirms its commitment to quality education and social inclusion.
Now, we want to know: Do you think programs like this at the Federal Institute can transform the reality of more students across Brazil? Share your opinion in the comments!

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