Applications are open until February 28 for the FLAD Summer Program – Azores, a new summer initiative launched by FLAD in partnership with the University of the Azores and the Azores Regional Government. The program will take place July 1–17, 2026, on the São Miguel and Terceira campuses.

Aimed at Luso-American youth aged 18 to 25, the program seeks to provide in-depth engagement with the Azores’ natural, historical, and cultural heritage, strengthen ties with Azorean communities in the United States, and encourage the development of community leadership skills.

Taught in English, the program combines theoretical classes, seminars, and field trips, spanning several academic disciplines offered by the University of the Azores.

There are 20 available spots, and the program is fully funded, including travel, accommodation, and tuition. Upon arrival, participants are required to pay only a €50 registration fee.

Successful completion of the program awards 6 ECTS credits (equivalent to 3 U.S. credits), along with a bilingual certificate of participation and completion issued by the University of the Azores.

In Diário dos Açores, Paulo Viveiros, director

Translated into English as a community outreach program by the Portuguese Beyond Borders Institute (PBBI) and the Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures Department (MCLL), in collaboration with Bruma Publication and ADMA (Azores-Diaspora Media Alliance) at California State University, Fresno. PBBI thanks Luso Financial for sponsoring NOVIDADES.

Further information from FLAD

Applications are now open for the FLAD Summer Program – Azores, a new summer program launched by FLAD, in partnership with the University of the Azores and the Regional Government of the Azores, which will take place between July 1st and 17th, 2026, at São Miguel and Terceira campi.

Aimed at young Portuguese-Americans, aged between 18 and 25, this program aims to provide in-depth contact with the natural, historical and cultural heritage of the Azores, strengthen ties with Azorean communities in the United States and encourage the development of community leadership skills.

The program will be taught in English and combines theoretical classes, seminars and study visits, involving various scientific areas of the University of the Azores. 20 places are planned, and the program is fully funded, including travel expenses, accommodation and tuition fees. Upon arrival, participants will only have to pay a registration fee of 50 euros.

Successful completion of the course confers 6 ECTS (equivalent to 3 credits in the United States), as well as a bilingual certificate of participation and completion issued by the University of the Azores.

Documents required for the application:

  • CV, with emphasis on academic background, scientific and professional interests and relevant skills
  • A letter of recommendation, of an academic, professional or community nature (letters from family members are not accepted)
  • Motivation letter, explaining the reasons and expectations of the application, the potential for community leadership and the connection to the Azorean heritage (up to 3,000 characters with spaces)
  • Academic transcript

Applications run from January 20 to February 28, 2026 and must be submitted here.

The information provided does not exempt you from consulting the NOTICE of this contest – available at this link.

For further enquiries, please contact:

  • Government of the Azores: geral-drc@azores.gov.pt
  • FLAD: relacoes.transatlanticas@flad.pt
  • University of the Azores: carlos.ep.amaral@uac.pt