13-05-2026
Pedro Oliveira Esteves, a student in the Electrical and Computer Engineering undergraduate programme at NOVA School of Science and Technology (NOVA FCT), has been awarded second place in the 3rd edition of the Merit Scholarship granted by Bankinter and the Portuguese Engineers Association – Southern Region, standing out as one of the most promising young engineering talents in Portugal.
This distinction, which includes a scholarship of €1,300, recognizes the student’s outstanding academic performance, as well as his commitment to innovation, dedication, and potential to contribute to scientific and technological advancement.
The award ceremony took place in Alcochete as part of the celebrations of the Southern Region Engineer’s Day, bringing together institutional and academic representatives, including the President of the Portuguese Engineers Association, Fernando de Almeida Santos.
Established in 2023, the Merit Scholarship aims to distinguish students who demonstrate excellence, rigor, and a strong commitment to knowledge, at a time when engineering plays a decisive role in addressing global challenges such as the energy transition, digital transformation, and sustainability.
This recognition further reinforces NOVA FCT’s role in educating highly qualified engineers, equipped to lead technological innovation and contribute to a more sustainable and forward-looking society.
In the press
Bankinter e Ordem dos Engenheiros distinguem jovens talentos da engenharia na 3.ª edição da Bolsa de Mérito das duas instituições, Algarve 7
