At the Faculty of Philosophy and Social Sciences, students who present conditions eligible for a merit scholarship will be invited at the Braga Regional Center's annual Awards and Merit Scholarship ceremony.

• P. António Freire Award - Best Pupil in the 1st year Philosophy
• Júlio Fragata Award - Best 1st year student Psychology
• Manuel Simões Award - 1st year Communication Sciences
• Inês Alves Award - Best 1st year student in Social Services
• Hotéis do Bom Jesus Award - Best 1st year student Tourism

• Lúcio Craveiro Award - Best Graduating Student of the Degree in Philosophy
• Alfredo Dinis Award - Best Graduating Student in Psychology
• Manuel Simões Award - for the best senior student in the Communication Sciences Degree
• Prof. Maria da Graça Alves Award - Best Graduating Student of the Social Services Degree
• CGD Award - Best Graduating Student on the Degree in Tourism
• Dr. José Maria da Costa Júnior Award - Best Graduating Student of the Degree in Portuguese Studies

• Braga City Council Award - 1st year student with the best access classification, resident and born in Braga
• Republic of Angola Award - Best Pupil from Angola
• Bissau City Council Award - Best Pupil from Guinea-Bissau
• Santa Catarina Cape Verde Municipality Award - Best Pupil from Cape Verde