Becas de Excelencia del Gobierno de México para Extranjeros
Mexican Government scholarship for foreign nationals to pursue undergraduate, master's, doctoral, or research study at Mexican universities, with monthly stipend (~14,264 MXN), tuition, visa, and often a round-trip flight.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s, PhD, Research
Destination
Mexico
Funding
Monthly stipend of ~14,264 MXN (2026 rate; updated annually by UMA). Also covers tuition, health insurance, Mexican visa, and typically a round-trip flight. Expenses not listed in the convocatoria are not covered.
Eligible applicants
Foreign nationals from eligible countries (170+); various academic levels; apply through SIGCA portal; language and academic requirements vary by level
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Overview
Becas de Excelencia del Gobierno de México para Extranjeros is offered by AMEXCID / Government of Mexico for Master’s, PhD, Research study in Mexico. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
~14,264 MXN/month stipend
Included
Tuition fees
Included
Health insurance
Included
Mexican visa
Included
Round-trip flight (usually)
May be included
Monthly stipend of ~14,264 MXN (2026 rate; updated annually by UMA). Also covers tuition, health insurance, Mexican visa, and typically a round-trip flight. Expenses not listed in the convocatoria are not covered. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
No
Scholarship scope
Government scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 12, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: Foreign nationals from eligible countries.
- International eligibility
- Open to international applicants.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Academic requirements vary by scholarship level; check specific convocatoria for language, academic record, and document requirements
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Mexico
Official eligibility summary
Open to: Foreign nationals from eligible countries (170+); various academic levels; apply through SIGCA portal; language and academic requirements vary by level. AMEXCID / Government of Mexico also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.
Applicant profile
- Foreign nationals from eligible countries (170+); various academic levels; apply through SIGCA portal; language and academic requirements vary by level
Study route
- Master’s, PhD, Research study in Mexico
Current-cycle criteria
- Open to: Foreign nationals from eligible countries (170+); various academic levels; apply through SIGCA portal; language and academic requirements vary by level. AMEXCID / Government of Mexico also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- SIGCA online application
- Passport
- Academic transcripts and degrees
- Acceptance letter from Mexican institution
How to apply
- 1
Monitor gob.mx/amexcid for the next convocatoria (expected July–September 2026)
- 2
Apply online via the SIGCA system at sigca.sre.gob.mx
Application timeline
Application cycle
2026 call closed June 22, 2026. 2027 call expected July–September 2026. Apply at sigca.sre.gob.mx.
The listed deadline is June 22, 2026. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
AMEXCID / Government of Mexico
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 12, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
The listed deadline is June 22, 2026. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.