28-06-2023
Sofia Nunes, a student of the Master's program in Molecular Genetics and Biomedicine at NOVA FCT, has been recognized with the Education Scholarship 2021/2022 Jogos Santa Casa - FADU for being one of the students who stood out the most by representing Portugal in international competitions while maintaining academic excellence.
Sofia Nunes achieved an impressive feat at the European University Games, securing two gold medals and one bronze medal in swimming.
The Scholarships were awarded to 15 students during a ceremony held on June 22 at Santa Casa. The event was attended by the institution's ombudsman, Ana Jorge, the Secretary of State for Higher Education, Pedro Nuno Teixeira, the president of FADU, Ricardo Nora, and the president of the Institute for Sports and Youth, Vitor Pataco.
The 15 students who received the Education Scholarships, each worth €800, brought a total of 47 medals to Portugal. These medals were earned through their participation in various competitions at the World University Championships and the European University Games, including nine gold medals, 11 silver medals, and 27 bronze medals.
