The Fundação’s work in education and science has taken place at
several levels, ranging from awarding scholarships to sponsoring
research projects. In addition, the Fundação has organised courses,
conferences and meetings, concentrating especially on the dissemination
of the Portuguese language.
starting to appear and which was so badly needed by Portuguese culture.
A major contribution to improving knowledge is granted by the Documentation Centre.
In the field of education, the Fundação has constantly worked to
protect and disseminate Portuguese language in the Orient, especially in
Macao, either through the Portuguese Oriental Institute (IPOR) or the Portuguese School.




