• 99/00, 00/01, 01/02, 02/03

University of Minho 's Scholar Merit Award

Awarded by the University of Minho to students that are approved in all courses of a school year with an average score of over 14/20.

• 2004

Portuguese Ministry of Education 's merit scholarship

Awarded by the Portuguese Ministry of Education to the best 5 students concluding an undergraduate degree within the Scientific Area of Sciences.

• 2005

University of Minho 's Student Excelency Award

Awarded by the University of Minho for having concluded the undergraduate degree with the highest average score of my class.