Challenges4U Course — Applications now open

The “Challenges4U” training course aims to equip ISCAP students with a set of cross-cutting skills that will help them in their future professional integration. Applications can be submitted online until 13 November.

Challenges4U aims to promote and support initiatives that contribute to boosting the higher education qualifications of young people in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM), in order to respond to the latest demands of the labour market.

Students are challenged to develop crucial skills through the use of innovative teaching practices, active learning methodologies and gamification dynamics. The skills to be developed include logical and critical thinking (efficient problem analysis and solving), collaboration and communication (teamwork and idea sharing), resilience (overcoming difficulties and persistence in the face of challenges), creativity (searching for original solutions) and autonomy (decision-making and developing personal confidence).

These experiences contribute to the strengthening of soft skills, which are increasingly valued in academic and professional contexts.

Promoted by ISCAP, the ‘Challenges4U’ course is part of the MatActiva – Promotion of learning in Mathematics project, integrated into the STEAM Youth Impulse Programme of the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR), and is supported by CEOS.PP.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Target audience: ISCAP students

Duration: 20 hours

Dates: 17 to 21 November 2025

Places: 40

Cost: Free

Credits: 2 ECTS

Certification: Training certificate

APPLICATIONS

Applications will be accepted until 13 November 2025. here.

Merit and Incentive Scholarships

As part of the MatActiva project, ISCAP/P.PORTO will award:

— Six “Mérito Mais – Bolsa Impulso Jovens STEAM” scholarships, worth €500 each, for students with exceptional academic performance (final grade ≥ 14 points).

— One “Mais Emprego – Bolsa Impulso Jovens STEAM” scholarship, also worth €500, aimed at unemployed students who can provide proof of their employment status. Applications for scholarships must be submitted using the form available on the ISCAP website, under the PRR tab.

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