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 2015 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 for all applicants:
Bachelor 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.
Preference will be given to candidates that:
Select a program on an issue important to the development of their country.
Apply for graduate programs not available in their country.
Study or do research at institutions located outside of the Mexico City metropolitan area.
Hold faculty or research positions at public universities and scientific research centers in their country.
Are public officials in charge of areas or programs of special interest for their country.
Have not previously received a scholarship from the Mexican government.
Scholarship benefits
Registration fees and tuition, as established by the program at each institution.
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.)
Transportation from Mexico City to the host institution and back at the start and end of the scholarship, if studying outside of Mexico City.
Monthly stipend of $8,074.80 Mexican pesos (equivalent to USD$595.934) for undergraduate mobility scholarships, specialization master’s degree research, Spanish language and Mexican culture courses.
Monthly stipend of $10,093.50 Mexican pesos (equivalent to USD$744.912) for doctoral studies and research, postdoctoral fellowships and medical specializations and sub-specializations.
Scholarship application
Applications for the scholarships will be accepted from May 9th to July 31st, 2014.
For more information and application please visit the Mexican Government Scholarships for Foreigners page.
