National Quality Graduate Programs.

Application Deadline: September 28th 2018

On behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Mexican Agency for International Development Cooperation (AMEXCID) invites foreign citizens who are interested in studying for a specialization, master’s degree or doctorate, conducting graduate or postdoctoral research, or taking part in an undergraduate or graduate-level academic mobility program, to participate in the 2019 Mexican Government Scholarship Program for International Students.

The scholarships are offered to more than 180 countries through a series of bilateral conventions, multilateral programs and special agreements. More than 70 Mexican institutions participate and all offer academic programs registered with the National Council for Science and Technology (CONACYT) as National Quality Graduate Programs. These programs demonstrate the progress made by Mexico in the sciences and humanities.

By offering Mexican government scholarships for international students, Mexico strengthens its role as an actor with global responsibility and renews its commitment to cooperation programs that help create highly-skilled human capital. The presence in Mexico of international students, academics and scientists helps build permanent bridges of dialogue that enrich the long-term foreign policy agenda through contributions of exceptional value for the country and its partners abroad. In addition, the Mexican institutions and academic community benefit from the increased internationalization.

Requirements:

The scholarships for academic studies are offered to take complete programs for Specialization, Master’s or PhD Degrees, and Postgraduate Researches. Likewise, the offer includes academic mobility for Bachelor’s and Postgraduate Degree. On the other hand, the scholarships for special programs are offered Preferred to take short-term fellowships addressed to Visiting Professors, Researchers in Mexico’s issues, Media Contributors, Art Production Fellowships, etc.
Candidates cannot be living in Mexico at the time of application.
Except in special cases, scholarships cannot begin in November or December.
Requests for information and all scholarship applications must be submitted to the Mexican embassy or concurrent embassy of the applicant’s country or to the designated Mexican institution. Only applications that fulfill all of the requirements will be considered.
All documents and forms must be in Spanish or submitted with translations into Spanish.
Candidates will be informed of the results by the corresponding Mexican embassy or designated Mexican institution.
The scholarships are not transferable and cannot be deferred to future years.

Scholarship Duration:

Undergraduate and graduate academic mobility programs- one academic term (quarter, trimester or semester)
Graduate research and postdoctoral fellowships-12 months (1 month minimum)
Specialization-1 year
Master’s degree- 2 Years
Doctorate- 3 years
Medical specialties and sub specialties- 3 Years

Scholarship Benefits

Monthly stipend of 4 (four) times the value of the unit of Measure and Actualization (UMA) for Undergraduate mobility scholarships, Specializations, Master’s degrees or Master’s-level research, Spanish language or Mexican culture courses. During 2018, the stipend was calculated with the minimum salary in Mexico City and was equivalent of $9,604.80 pesos (approximately USD 529.77)
Monthly stipend of 5 (five) times the value of The Unit of Measure and Actualization (UMA) for Doctoral programs and Research periods, Postdoctoral fellowships and Medical specialities and subspecialties. During 2018, the stipend was calculated with the minimum salary in Mexico City and was equivalent of $12,066.00 Mexican pesos (approximately USD $665.52).
Monthly stipends are not divisible or partial. The Scholarships will be paid at the end of each month.
Registration fees and tuition, as established by the program at each institution ,subject to the final decision of the participating HEI, established in the letter of acceptance.
Health insurance from the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS), starting the third month of the scholarship. The Scholarship recipient must have health insurance that covers both major and minor medical expenses and provides international coverage for the first three months in mexico.
The cost of the temporary resident/student visa issuance, for stays longer than 180 days.
Depending on the reciprocity with the partner country, it will be included a round-trip international airfare at the beginning and/or satisfactory term of the scholarship. The air ticket will be purchased in economy class and will be considered the most convenient flight route for the Academic Exchange Office.
Should the recipient of the scholarship is pursuing studies outside Mexico City, transportation from Mexico City to the host institution and back will be provided, at the start and end of his/her academic activities.

Important Notes: Candidates will be informed of the results by the corresponding Mexican embassy or designated Mexican institution.

Documentation:

For More Information

Visit the Official Webpage of the Mexican Government Scholarship Program 2019

Application Deadline: September 23rd 2016

On behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Mexican Agency for International Development Cooperation (AMEXCID) invites foreign citizens who are interested in studying for a specialization, master’s degree or doctorate, conducting graduate or postdoctoral research, or taking part in an undergraduate or graduate-level academic mobility program, to participate in the 2017 Mexican Government Scholarship Program for International Students.

Candidate Profile

Requirements for all applicants:

Bachelors, Master’s or Ph.D. degree, as required by the program for which the scholarship is requested.
Minimum grade point average of eight (8.0) on a scale of 0 to 10, or the equivalent, for the last academic degree received.
Be accepted to or currently enrolled in a program at one of the participating Mexican institutions.

Required Documents

The applicant must submit the documents in the following order:

Official nomination of his/her government.
Application form.
An explanation of why the applicant is interested in studying or conducting research in Mexico.
Curriculum vitae ( maximum of 3 pages).
Acceptance letter from the Mexican host institution, signed by the responsible party ( Director of the International Affairs Office, Director of Academic Exchanges, Head of the Graduate Studies Department, Graduate Studies Coordinator, etc.), stating the length of the studies with the start and end dates and the type of studies.
For research, the acceptance letter should also state that the candidate will receive the mentoring needed for the research project and, if possible, the name of the advisor.
Coy of the diploma for the highest degree received.
Copy of the transcript for the last degree received showing a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 8/10. If a different scale is used, the equivalent on a 10-pointscale must be submitted.
For mobility scholarships, a letter from the applicant’s institution agreeing to give academic credit for the classes or course of study that will be taken in Mexico.
For research grants, a copy of the academic document showing the applicant has

finished or is currently enrolled in a Master’s or doctoral program.
Candidates already in Mexico must have a current immigration document, with a

Temporary Resident Student Visa (card).
If Spanish is not the applicant’s native language, include certificate of an advanced level of proficiency in Spanish from a university or language center.
Copy of birth certificate
Copy of passport.
Medical certificate of good health in the original issued by a public or private institution no more than three months prior to submitting the documents. Independent health certificates will not be accepted.
recent original photographs (not digital), full face on a white background, 3cm x

3cm , with name and nationality noted on the back.

Scholarship Benefits

Monthly stipend of 4 times the minimum salary in Mexico City for undergraduate mobility scholarships, specializations, master’s degrees or master’s-level research
Spanish language or Mexican culture courses, currently the equivalent of $8,412.00 pesos (approximately US $546.234).
Monthly stipend of 5 times the minimum salary in Mexico City for doctoral studies and research, postdoctoral fellowships and medical specializations and sub specializations, currently the equivalent of $10,515.00 pesos (approximately US$ 681.90).
Registration fees and tuition, as established by the program at each institution( see the academic programs offered by the participating IES).
Health insurance from the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS), starting in the third month of the scholarship ( the scholarship recipient must have health insurance that covers both major and minor medical expenses and provides international coverage for the first three months in Mexico).
Round-trip international airfare at the beginning and end of the scholarship.
Transportation from Mexico City to the host institution and back at the start and end of the scholarship, if studying outside of Mexico City

Expenses Not Covered by the Scholarship

Academic costs (registration and tuition) if not waived by the academic institution or authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Laboratory fees, workshops, language courses or other academic activities that are part of the academic program and are not waived by the academic institution.
Fees for transferring academic credits and course revalidation.
Cost of printing the thesis.
Fees for obtaining the diploma and/or certificate.
Registration in the National Registry of Foreign Citizens
Any other expense not mentioned above.

How to Apply:

The entire scholarship application process must be done at the Mexican embassy in the

applicant’s country or at the concurrent embassy. Directory of Mexican Embassies:

http://directorio.sre.gob.mx/index.php/embajadas-de-mexico-en-el-exterior

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2017 Mexican Government Scholarship Program for International Students

Mexican Government Scholarship Program 2019 for International Students (Fully Funded Study in Mexico)

Mexican Government Scholarship Program 2017 for International Students (Fully Funded Study in Mexico)