Convocatoria de Becas de Excelencia del Gobierno de México para Extranjeros 2026

A national scholarship programme run by the Government of Mexico to support international students to pursue full-time, in-person studies and research at Mexican institutions. It covers mobility, master's, doctoral and postdoctoral studies and research placements. The programme provides financial supports, tuition coverage in some cases, medical insurance and other benefits for selected foreign applicants. Applications are submitted through the Sistema de Gestión de Cooperación Académica (SIGCA).

Monthly stipends, payment of enrollment/tuition (subject to institution), IMSS medical insurance, visa fee exemption, international airfare and support for national transfers in some cases.

Open to foreign nationals interested in academic mobility, master's studies, doctoral research or postdoctoral stays in Mexico; applicants must present a valid passport, an acceptance letter from a participating Mexican institution and demonstrate academic excellence, among other documentation and, in some cases, language proficiency.

Submit an application through the Sistema de Gestión de Cooperación Académica (SIGCA) and provide required documentation including passport and an acceptance letter from a participating Mexican institution.