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
• Júlio Fragata Award 
• Manuel Simões Award 
• Inês Alves Award
• Hotéis do Bom Jesus Award
• Lúcio Craveiro Award 
• Alfredo Dinis Award
• Manuel Simões Award
• Prof. Maria da Graça Alves Award
• Caixa Geral de Depósitos Award 
• Dr. José Maria da Costa Júnior Award
• Braga City Council Award
• Republic of Angola Award 
• Bissau City Council Award
• Santa Catarina Cape Verde Municipality Award