NOVA ROTA

WHO ARE WE?

Nova Rota is a non-profit association created by former students of the University of Sao Paulo, which offers scholarships, mentoring programs, and multidisciplinary support to former inmates

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarships for professional training and technical courses, as well as language and preparatory courses for Universities’ admission tests

MENTORING PROGRAM

Mentoring program led by two volunteer mentors

PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPPORT

Psychological and multidisciplinary support by specialized professionals

SUBSISTENCE ALLOWANCE

Food and transportation allowance

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Most of them do not require a minimum educational degree, however, some require at least a primary education degree. They are totally practical courses, focusing on training the students for the job market in a short period of time. The courses vary from 2 months to 1 year.

TECHNICAL COURSES

They can be joint with high school or after it. Although they also have a practical approach, they are more comprehensive than the professionalizing courses, having also theoretical subjects. The courses vary from 2 to 3 years.

OTHER COURSES

Nova Rota is designed to meet the needs of our fellows. Thus, supplementary, language, tutoring, preparatory courses for universities' admission tests and even postgraduate courses can be offered, depending on the situation of the graduate and the financial availability of the Project.

DONATE

Help us to maintain and expand Nova Rota

BECOME A PARTNER

You or your organization can make the difference

BE A VOLUNTEER

Donate your time and expertise and become part of Nova Rota

LEANDRO FELIX

Lawyer, graduated at USP Law School, and LL.M. by the University of Chicago. Felix is an enthusiastic São Paulo F.C. fan, loves football and traveling. Felix believes that education and sport are changing factors to create opportunities and more equal and inclusive society.

VITOR JARDIM BARBOSA

Lawyer, graduated at USP Law School. Vitor believes in the engagement of civil society and in the use of State resources for Brazil (and the world) to become a more inclusive, democratic and fair place. Vitor likes being with people, friends, family, listening to stories and history, playing soccer, and traveling.

WILLIANS CARDOSO

A law student at USP, Willians is a passionate film and literature fan. He believes that we can generate a new reality for the country through the dissemination of culture and information . Thus, he defends that access to education in an indiscriminate way is the best way for a more just and equal society.