Mexican Government Scholarship for International Students

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Mexican Government Scholarship for International Students

Areas of Study :
Sciences and Humanities
Level :
Undergraduate, Masters, Doctoral, Postdoctoral
Scholarship Funded by :
Mexican Agency for International Development Cooperation (AMEXCID)
Provided to :
International Students for studying pecialization, master’s degree or doctorate, graduate or postdoctoral research, undergraduate or graduate-level academic mobility program, in Mexico.

The Mexican Agency for International Development Cooperation (AMEXCID) on behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of India provides Mexican Government Scholarships for International Students 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, in Mexico.

The scholarships are offered to more than 180 countries through a series of bilateral conventions, multilateral programs and special agreements. More than 90 Mexican institutions participate and all offer academic programs registered with the National Council for Science and Technology (CONACYT) the National Program of Quality Graduate Degrees. These programs demonstrate the progress made by Mexico in various areas of sciences and humanities.

Scholarship Benefits.

Registration Fees and Tuition fees as established by the program by each institution

Monthly stipend

Health Insurance from Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS), starting from third month of Scholarship

Round Trip International Airfare at the beggining and end of the scholarship

Eligibility

Bachelor's, Master's or PhD Degrees as required by the program for which the scholarship is requested.

Minimum grade point average of 80 on a scale of 0-100, or the equivalent for the last academic degree received.
Be accepted, or currently enrolled in a program, of the participating Mexican Institutions in the cal. Candidates cannot be living in Mexico at the time of application

Selection Criteria

The scholarship will be awarded on academic excellence of the candidates in the intended area of Study
The intended field of study or specialization in Mexico is related to the applicant's academic and job History
The area of study is important to and has a direct impact on the development of the applicant's Country
The Program must relate to specific current or approved projects that have an impact on the development of the applicant's country

How to apply

Candidates must apply online through the Academic cooperation management System. (https://Sigca.sre.gob.mx)

The entire scholarship application process must be done through the Mexican embassy in the applicant Country or the concurrent embassy. Only application that fulfill all the requirement will be considered.

Required documents should be submitted as indicated in the system

Official Nomination of his or her government
Application form duly completed and including a digital photograph
Statement of Purpose indicating the reasons for which the applicant is interested in studying or conducting research in Mexico
Curriculum Vitae (maximum 3 pages)
Acceptence letter from host Institution
Copy of the diploma of the highest degree received
Copy of the transcript of the last degree showing a minimum grade point average GPA of 8/10
Copy of Birth Certificate
Copy of Passport
Original Medical Certificate of good health
Four recent original photographs
Letter of Acceptance

For participating institutes and more details visit the wesite https://www.gob.mx/amexcid/documentos/programas-academicos-ies-becas-de-excelencia?idiom=es

Contact

Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Mexican Agency for International Development Cooperation (AMEXCID)
Plaza Juárez 20,
Colonia Centro, Ciudad de México. C.P. 06010
Telphone: (55) 3686 - 5100
Atención a la ciudadanía: (55) 3686 - 5581
Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores
Email: Contact Now
Website: www.gob.mx