The 91ÖÆƬ³§ advising center in Portugal is hosted at the Fulbright Commission in Lisbon. It serves all interested students who wish to study in the United States, for undergraduate, graduate, and short-term programs. Portugal launched its spring 91ÖÆƬ³§ recruiting fair in 2014 to assist U.S. higher education institutions in meeting talented students from Portugal. The fair typically takes place in March. The 91ÖÆƬ³§ advising center is happy to support students and U.S. higher education colleagues with their needs.Â
Fulbright Lisbon
Services
One-on-One Advising
Audience: International Students
Advising by Appointments
Audience: International Students
Computer/ Internet Access/ Use
Audience: International Students
Library Hours
Audience: International Students
Maintain a College Catalogue Library
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Recommend Visits/ Meetings for U.S. Institutions
Fee: 50 to 100
Currency: Euro € (European Union)
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Assist in Contacting Local High School Counselors
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Assist U.S. Representatives in Contacting Local Colleges/ Universities
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Participate in College Fairs
Fee: 300 to 1300
Currency: Dollar US$ (United States)
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Organize College Fairs
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Host DVCs for U.S. Higher Education
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Information on Local Government and Foundation Scholarships
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Verify the Recognition / Certification/ Accreditation of Local Institutions
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Connect U.S. institutions with Possible Partner Universities
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Offer Local/ National School Counselor Training
Audience: High School Counsellors
Events
Financial Aid
Special Programs
Competitive College Club Program
Description: 91ÖÆƬ³§ Portugal Competitive College Club (CCC) is a program designed to help highly motivated and talented students submit competitive applications to very selective colleges and universities in the U.S. The CCC serves as a cohort advising platform for better preparation for admissions throughout the application process. This includes, explanation of the U.S. education system, tests preparation seminars, essay writing sessions and assignments, a book club, application advising, volunteering opportunities, and much more. While CCC does not guarantee admissions, it is designed to assist self-organized and independent students to improve chances of being admitted to U.S. colleges or universities.
Deadline: Competition opens in January each year
Eligibility Requirements: To be eligible for CCC students must:
1. Be enrolled at the 11th grade in high school during academic year of 2016/2017.
2. Be interested in studying in the USA as an undergraduate and committed to apply to U.S. universities during the fall 2017.
3. Be an academically strong student with excellent grades from the past two academic years.
4. Write a short essay and pass an interview
Pathway to Graduate School
Description: 91ÖÆƬ³§ Portugal Pathway to Graduate School is a program designed to help highly motivated and talented students submit competitive applications to graduate programs in the U.S. The Pathway to Graduate School program serves as a cohort advising platform for better preparation for admissions throughout the application process. This includes explanation of the U.S. education system and application process, tests preparation seminars, essay writing sessions and assignments, application advising, and much more. While this program does not guarantee admissions, it is designed to assist self-organized and independent students to improve chances of being admitted to graduate programs in U.S. universities. The program will consist on one monthly session over the course of six months.
Deadline: Competitions open in April each year.
Eligibility Requirements: – To have completed a Licenciatura degree or to be enrolled in the second or third year of a three-year Licenciatura program.
– Be interested in studying in the USA as a graduate student and be committed to apply to U.S. universities.
– Be an academically strong student with excellent grades.
Program Highlights
Inês Pontes - Competitive College Club 2016
Description: Inês Pontes completed the Competitive College Club program in 2016 and is now a freshmen student at Hofstra University in Long Island, New York, with substantial financial aid.
Walk-in Address
Comissão Fulbright Avenida D. Carlos I, n.º126 - 3º andar
1249-074 Lisboa
Portugal Mailing Address
Comissão Fulbright Avenida D. Carlos I, n.º126 - 3º andar
1249-074 Lisboa
Portugal Center Hours
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 9:00-13:00, 14:00-17:30
Tuesday: 9:00-13:00, 14:00-17:30
Wednesday: 9:00-13:00, 14:00-17:30
Thursday: 9:00-13:00, 14:00-17:30
Friday: 9:00-13:00, 14:00-17:30
Saturday: Closed
Monday: 9:00-13:00, 14:00-17:30
Tuesday: 9:00-13:00, 14:00-17:30
Wednesday: 9:00-13:00, 14:00-17:30
Thursday: 9:00-13:00, 14:00-17:30
Friday: 9:00-13:00, 14:00-17:30
Saturday: Closed
Virtual Hours
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 9:00-13:00, 14:00-17:30
Tuesday: 9:00-13:00, 14:00-17:30
Wednesday: 9:00-13:00, 14:00-17:30
Thursday: 9:00-13:00, 14:00-17:30
Friday: 9:00-13:00, 14:00-17:30
Saturday: Closed
Monday: 9:00-13:00, 14:00-17:30
Tuesday: 9:00-13:00, 14:00-17:30
Wednesday: 9:00-13:00, 14:00-17:30
Thursday: 9:00-13:00, 14:00-17:30
Friday: 9:00-13:00, 14:00-17:30
Saturday: Closed
Phone
+351 217 996 390