Notes for the analysis of difficulties in access and permanence of scholarship students at university

Abstract

In 2020, Brazil was ranked the seventh most unequal country in the world, which directly impacts opportunities for access to and retention in quality higher education. Affirmative actions, most notably ProUni, have shifted this landscape. Addressing the question, 'How does academic literature characterize the challenges faced by scholarship and/or marginalized students in accessing and persisting in higher education institutions?', this study aims to conduct an integrative literature review on the subject. The methodology involved searches in the SciELO and CAPES databases, resulting in the selection and analysis of 12 articles. The findings indicate that university access is constrained by low income and a lack of family support. Regarding retention, material deprivation and mental health barriers stand out, including prejudice from faculty and peers, as well as a low sense of belonging within the academic environment.