The town hall of Povoa de Lanhoso offers scholarships to its residents. The scholarships are annual. They have the purpose of helping the students with further education. Registrations occur until October 30 each year.
Students must be enrolled in high school, university or polytechnic education. Candidates must reside in the municipality of Póvoa de Lanhoso for over 5 years. Have a per capita income below 75% of the national minimum wage. Having a document of achieved academic success by the school. This document must contain the average obtained by the student.