Mexican Government Scholarship for Foreigners 2026: Fully Funded Opportunity

Mexican Government Scholarship

The Government of Mexico invites foreigners interested in studying in Mexico to participate in the “Call for Excellence Scholarships of the Government of Mexico for Foreigners 2026”.

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The Mexican Government Scholarship covers the full tuition fees, $12,337 living stipends, visa, costs as well as the expenses of the air flight to and from the recipient’s country.

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Mexican Government Excellence Scholarship Details

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE), through the Mexican Agency for International Cooperation for Development (AMEXCID), invites foreigners interested in studying in Mexico to participate in the “Call for Excellence Scholarships of the Government of Mexico for Foreigners 2026”.

Ninety Mexican Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) are participating in this call, all of which have academic programs registered with the National Postgraduate System of the National Council of Science and Technology. These programs demonstrate the progress the country has made in various areas of science and the humanities.

Through the awarding of Excellence Scholarships by the Mexican Government to international students, Mexico strengthens its role as a responsible global actor and reaffirms its commitment to fostering cooperation initiatives that promote the development of highly skilled human capital.

Mexican Government Scholarship 2026 Benefits

The Mexican Government Scholarship offers the following benefits;

  • For Master’s, Undergraduate Mobility and Master’s Mobility: a monthly stipend equivalent to four (4) times the monthly value of the Unit of Measurement and Update (UMA), currently $14,264.88 MXN.
  • For doctoral and postdoctoral research fellowships, the monthly living allowance is 5 (five) times the monthly value of the Measurement and Update Unit (UMA), currently equivalent to $17,831.10.
  • Enrollment and tuition fees, in accordance with the provisions of each Mexican educational institution’s program.
  • Health insurance through the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS).
  • International airfare upon successful completion of the scholarship
  • Domestic Transportation

Eligible Programmes for Government of Mexico Scholarship

The Government of Mexico Scholarship is available for the following programmes

  • Undergraduates Programmes
  • Masters Programmes
  • Phd Programmes

Ninety Mexican Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) are participating in this call, all of which have academic programs registered with the National Postgraduate System of the National Council of Science and Technology.

Mexican Government Excellence Scholarship Requirements

To be eligible for the Mexican Government Excellence Scholarship, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

  • Be an international student not living in Mexico
  • Be academically excellent and research focused.
  • Demonstrate the willingness to commit to full time studies at eligible higher education institutions in Mexico.
  • Meet the requirements of the program being pursued.
  • Be willing to abide by the rules and regulations governing the conduct of students in Mexico.
  • Have an excellent academic background in related disciplines

Mexican Government Excellence Scholarship 2026 Required Documents

While applying for the Mexican Government Excellence Scholarship 2026, you will be required to submit the following documents;

  • Scholarship application form, duly completed and signed.
  • A letter detailing the reasons that motivate you to carry out the studies or research in Mexico. (Maximum 2 pages, with letter Arial size 12 and single line spacing).
  • Curriculum vitae. (Maximum 3 pages, with Arial font size 12 and single line spacing).
  • Letter of academic acceptance from the Mexican institution recipient or response of the HEI to the application for admission (see Requirements section of the acceptance letter).
  • Letter of commitment to return to the country of origin.
  • Letter of acceptance of the terms of the Call.
  • Copy of the birth certificate.
  • Copy of the valid passport in color and in open book format or government-issued photo ID.
  • Copy of the medical certificate issued by a public institution or private health, with a maximum of 3 (three) months prior to the presentation of the application, indicating that the Applicant is in good health.
  • In those cases in which Spanish is not the mother tongue of the applicant, must submit a copy of proof of advanced knowledge of the Spanish language issued by any university or educational center for its accreditation, which guarantees a minimum level of B2, within the Common Framework European Reference.
  • Letter in which the applicant states under protest to say the truth, that the information provided is true.
  • All documents and forms must be in Spanish or submitted with translations into Spanish.

How To Apply for Mexican Government Scholarship 2026

To apply for the Mexican Government Scholarship 2026, follow the instructions we have outlined below; 

  • Read the information we have provided on this webpage and ensure your eligibility
  • Prepare the required documents
  • Apply Online at Academic Cooperation Management System (SIGCA): 
  • The request is made in a personal capacity and only one person will be accepted. application and registration per person.
  • The applicant who has more than one nationality may submit a single application, which must correspond to one of the eligible countries in this Call. 
  • Only applications that apply for a scholarship will be evaluated within the academic offer of this Announcement.

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Deadline: June 22nd, 2026