Portugal | Coimbra Polytechnic Honors 53 Outstanding Students With Merit ScholarshipsInstituto Politécnico de Coimbra in Portugal honored 53 high-achieving students with Merit Scholarships during a ceremony held on 2026, at the Coimbra School of Agriculture. The scholarships, equal to the value of tuition fees, were awarded to students who selected the institution as their first choice and entered higher education in the 2024–2025 academic year with grades of 17 or higher. The event celebrated academic excellence, dedication, and perseverance among new students.The ceremony opened with a musical performance by Pedro Morais, a student of Applied Musical Studies at the Coimbra School of Education. During the event, IPC President Cândida Malça praised the students for their hard work and disciplined study habits, emphasizing that excellence is a continuous journey rather than a final destination. She also highlighted the institution’s mission to expand opportunities, challenge limits, and prepare students to become outstanding citizens and professionals.Student representative Ramses Amaral Velarde said the scholarships reflected the students’ resilience and commitment. He also defended Portugal’s polytechnic education system, describing it as practical, industry-oriented, and closely connected to real-world professional needs. Alumni speaker Paulo Mota shared his personal experiences as a former student and encouraged recipients to remain focused on their academic and professional goals.The event reinforced the importance of consistency, discipline, and academic achievement while marking the beginning of promising educational journeys for the awarded students.
Source: Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra
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