Government of Mexico
Excellence Scholarships for International Students
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mexican Agency for International Development Cooperation (AMEXCID)
Call for Applications: June 20 to July 24, 2022
https://www.gob.mx/amexcid/acciones-y-programas/becas-para-extranjeros-29785
The Mexican Agency for International Development Cooperation (AMEXCID) has opened its call for applications for its 2022-23 scholarship program. More than 70 Mexican Higher Education Institutions participate in the program. The development of this Call offers the opportunity to carry out student exchanges, which allow academic and cultural integration between the partner countries and Mexico.
The scholarship provides round-trip transportation, insurance, visa fee waiver, and a monthly stipend.
Funded activities can begin as soon as September 1, 2022 and no later than December 06, 2022.
SCHOLARSHIP MODALITIES
The scholarship is available for several different modalities, including academic exchange (undergraduate and graduate), research mobility (graduate, Post-doctoral), and for medical specialties.
| SCHOLARSHIP MODALITIES | Maximum period of scholarship | Monthly Stipend (Mexican Pesos) | Monthly Stipend (approx. CAD - will vary) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate-level academic mobility | 24 months maximum | 11,700.36 | 741.52 |
| Graduate-level academic mobility program | 18 months maximum | ||
| Research stays at the Master´s level | 12 months maximum (1 month minimum) | ||
| Specialization | 12 months maximum | ||
| Master´s degree | 24 months maximum | ||
| Research stays at the Doctorate and Post-Doctorate level | 12 months maximum (1 month minimum) | 14,625.45 | 926.92 |
| Medical Specialties and Sub-Specialties | 36 months maximum | ||
| High medical specialty courses | 12 months maximum | ||
| Doctorate | 36 months maximum |
HOW TO APPLY:
Create an account and apply online at: https://sigca.sre.gob.mx
The portal will close at 11:59 pm Central time zone on July 24, 2022.
Documents to include are indicated on the website. Students need to apply in Spanish and have a translation of English documents (no official translation required). Students need to have a certificate of B2 (intermediate level Spanish) or documentation from the host supervisor that the proposed program / research project can be conducted in a language other than Spanish.
DOCUMENTS
Call document (English): https://www.gob.mx/cms/uploads/attachment/file/740782/ENG_Conv_Call_2022.pdf
Eligible Institutions in Mexico: LINK
Eligible Programs: LINK