What is Prouni?
A program by the Ministry of Education offering full and partial (50%) scholarships in private colleges for Brazilians without a higher education degree.
How does it work?
Selection is based on ENEM scores (minimum average of 450 and non-zero essay score) and income/education criteria.
Participation Criteria:
- Full scholarship: family income up to 1.5 minimum wages per person.
- Partial scholarship: family income up to 3 minimum wages.
- Open to public school students, private school scholarship holders, people with disabilities, or public school teachers.
Application and Selection:
Free, online application with two course options. Candidates are ranked by ENEM scores and profile.
For more information, click here.
Application Dates and Deadlines
Verification of Information by Candidates:
1st Call: 05/02/2025 to 17/02/2025
After the 1st call results are announced, we will contact you to schedule Hayek’s internal selection process. Upon approval, candidates must present the required documentation to verify the information submitted on the ProUni website.
Publication of Results – Document Submission:
1st Call: 20/02/2025 (After 6:00 PM)
Announcement of Selected Candidates:
2nd Call: 28/02/2025
Verification of Information by Candidates:
2nd Call: 06/03/2025 to 17/03/2025
Publication of Results – Document Submission (2nd Call):
20/03/2025 (After 6:00 PM)
Waiting List – Expression of Interest:
26 and 27/03/2025
Publication of Waiting List Applicants:
01/04/2025
Verification of Information by Candidates on the Waiting List:
02/04/2025 to 09/04/2025
Publication of Results – Document Submission (Waiting List):
11/04/2025 (After 6:00 PM)
Candidate Documents ProUni
Hayek Selection Process
Our selection process is divided into two phases.
Phase 1:
Math and English proficiency will be assessed through exams (20 multiple-choice questions and 2 open questions for each subject, with a minimum passing score of 70%). Exemptions are granted for specific scores on standardized tests (e.g., SAT, TOEFL, ENEM). Candidates pre-selected by ProUni are exempt from the Math exam but must complete the other steps of the process.
Phase 2:
Candidates will be ranked based on the following criteria:
- High school transcripts (20%)
- Student portfolio (30%)
- 3-minute video pitch (20%)
- Simulated class activity (30%)
Check out how our selection process works here.
Important Documents
- Public Notice nº 31, of 11/22/2024;
- 2025/1st Term ProUni Adhesion Agreement;
- Hayek Global College Admission Process Notice.
Relevant Legislation
- Law nº 11.096/2005: Establishes the ProUni program.
- Law nº 14.350/2022: Recent amendments to the program.
- Provisional Measure nº 1.075/2021: Rules for granting scholarships.
- Normative Ordinance nº 18/2014: Complementary rules for ProUni.
For information or questions
Andressa Leandro - Registrar & Compliance: andressa@hayekcollege.com