This study aimed to evaluate the adequacy of the Permanency Scholarship granted by Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UNIRIO) to students from disadvantaged socioeconomic segments. The study was conducted in a responsive approach since a deeper understanding of the elements of institutional culture is essential to understanding the evaluated action and intended to reflect the values and perspectives of students and professionals involved with Permanency Scholarship. Data collection was performed with the use of a questionnaire and an interview script. There were 71 obtained data from scholarship students enrolled in 19 different graduate courses, and two interviews were conducted with Department of Community and Student Affairs (DACE). The analysis of data was conducted using descriptive statistics. Examination consistency exams of the results and possible differences between scholarship students and the view proposed by the University administration were developed. The found results point to the possibility of Permanency Scholarship achieve the goals for which was created.
Evaluation; Higher Education; Affirmative action in higher education
