MexicoMaster, Bachelor, PhDNext cycle not announced yetFully FundedMexican Government Excellence Scholarships for Foreigners 2027
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The Mexican Government Excellence Scholarships, run by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE) and AMEXCID, support foreign students from more than 180 countries for study and research at Mexican universities, including undergraduate and master's exchanges, full master's and doctoral programmes and postgraduate research stays, depending on the call. Scholars receive a monthly stipend (MXN 14,264 in 2026, for up to 12 months), IMSS health insurance from the seventh month, a visa fee waiver and, for some countries, a return flight home at the end. Applications are in Spanish and a Spanish B2 certificate is required for non-native speakers. The 2026 call ran from 21 May to 22 June 2026; the 2027 call usually opens around May–June.
Funding Benefits & Coverage
3 BenefitsMonthly stipend
MXN 14,264 per month in the 2026 call (four times the UMA reference unit), paid for up to 12 months.
Health insurance
Mexican Social Security (IMSS) health insurance from the seventh month of the scholarship.
Visa waiver and return flight
The visa fee is waived; a one-way economy flight home at the end is provided for countries listed in the airfare annex.
Eligibility & Acceptance Criteria
3 CriteriaRequired Documents
4 DocsMedical certificate issued within 3 months.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps for 2026 / 2027.
Funding type: Fully Funded. Announced benefits: Monthly stipend, Health insurance, Visa waiver and return flight.
Eligible levels: Master, Bachelor, PhD.
Next cycle not announced yet. Follow the official website for updates.
Required documents: Passport (colour copy), Acceptance letter from the Mexican institution, Academic records, CV and signed declaration, Medical certificate and Spanish B2 certificate.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.gob.mx/amexcid/acciones-y-programas/becas-para-extranjeros-29785. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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Available Majors
Open to all fields of study
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