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Don’t Miss the Chance to Participate in the Caminhos Amefricanos Program from CAPES, with a Scholarship of R$ 13,500 to Study in Peru, Angola, or the Dominican Republic! The Opportunity That Can Transform Your Academic Training and Professional Life Is Within Your Reach. Secure Your Place and Experience This Unique Opportunity.
If you are a student or teacher from a public educational institution in Brazil, interested in expanding your horizons and contributing to the promotion of racial equality, a unique opportunity may be at your door.
The Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel (CAPES), in partnership with the Ministry of Racial Equality (MIR), has just launched the Caminhos Amefricanos Program: South-South Exchange Program 2024.
The announcement offers, in addition to an enriching academic experience, a scholarship of R$ 13,500.00, which includes airfare, health insurance, and more.
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Continue reading to discover how you can be one of the 150 selected to study in Peru, Angola, or the Dominican Republic.
Exchange for Teachers and Students from Public Institutions
The Caminhos Amefricanos Program aims to select self-declared Black, Brown, or Quilombola teachers and students from Brazilian public institutions for a unique international experience.
As announced by the Ministry of Racial Equality (MIR) and CAPES, the goal is to promote education on ethnic-racial relations and combat racism through 15-day exchanges in three extraordinary destinations: Peru, Angola, and the Dominican Republic.
The program seeks to strengthen the ties between Brazil and Latin American and African countries through training activities, visits to historical sites, schools, and museums.
The Opportunity for International Exchange in 2024
With the Joint Announcement No. 4/2024, CAPES is offering 50 spots for teachers from Brazilian public educational institutions who work in ethnic-racial relations education, and 50 spots for students enrolled from the 5th semester of degree courses.
The selected candidates will have the chance to study and engage in practical activities in Peru, Angola, or the Dominican Republic, establishing an important connection with the learning of other cultural and educational realities.
Visits, Academic Exchange, and Local Culture
The exchange will be enriched with training activities and visits to historical and cultural sites in the three locations covered by the program:
- Peru: Participation in academic activities with the Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, as well as visits to schools, museums, and historical sites in Lima.
- Angola and the Dominican Republic: Short-term studies and participation in scientific events, with visits to schools, historical sites, and museums in their respective capitals.
Criteria and Who Can Apply
To apply, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Be a native or naturalized Brazilian, or a foreigner with a National Migratory Registration Card (CRNM) and permanent residency authorization in Brazil.
- Teachers: Must be effective in basic education for at least one year and work with the theme of ethnic-racial relations.
- Students: Must be enrolled from the 5th semester of degree courses in public higher education institutions.
- Self-declaration: Candidates must self-declare as Black, Brown, or Quilombola and must not have received similar scholarships or benefits in the last two years.
Selection Process
The selection process for the program will be conducted in four stages:
- Technical Analysis: Verification of the correct completion of the form and documentation.
- Preliminary Result: Candidates who score 50 points or higher are considered eligible for the next phase.
- Hetero-identification Commission: Evaluation of candidates’ racial self-declaration.
- Final Decision: Final selection of beneficiaries, ensuring gender parity.
The results will be published in the Official Gazette of the Union and on the CAPES website, according to the progress of each stage.
Don’t Miss the Chance to Transform Your Academic Training and Career
This is a unique opportunity for those who wish to experience an international exchange with the possibility of making a difference in their field, promoting racial equality and intercultural education.
Sign Up Now for the Caminhos Amefricanos Program and secure your spot in this transformative exchange.
Don’t miss the chance to study in one of the most interesting countries in Latin America and Africa!
How to Apply and What Is Included
Applications for the Caminhos Amefricanos Program will be open until January and February 2025, depending on the edition:
- Peru: Until January 30, 2025
- Angola and the Dominican Republic: Until February 27, 2025
Applications must be made exclusively online, through the CAPES Application System, available at the official address (https://inscricao.capes.gov.br/).
In addition to the R$ 13,500 scholarship, selected candidates will be entitled to international and domestic airfare, health insurance, and other benefits, such as reimbursement for passport and visa issuance, according to the destination country.
Thus, each beneficiary has the chance to explore diverse cultures and expand their academic knowledge with a unique experience abroad.
After all, would you accept the chance to learn in such a culturally rich environment and still contribute to a more equitable future? Comment below your thoughts on the program!
Bem interessante essa oportunidade queria conseguir passar pra ir .
Muito bom, é sempre conhecer novas culturas modos de vida diferente e essa relação entre culturas diferentes que nos une e elimina os pre conceitos
Ola; saudações á todos.
Programa maravilhoso.
Para professores negros e nordestino como eu aqui do interior baixadeiro do Maranhão é uma oportunidade única e acredito ser de suma importância participar destas formações visto que o nosso acesso a informações físicas (em livros ) sobre estes países dentro desta temática é tão dificil.