Funding guide · updated 2026-08-27

Scholarships in Mexico for international students

In short

Global Admissions lists 4 scholarships open to international students in Mexico.
3 are government-funded.
By level: Master's (4), PhD (4), Bachelor's (1).
4 of these are restricted to specific nationalities; 0 carry no nationality restriction we could verify.

Mexico funding by the numbers

Scholarships listed: 4
Pay a living stipend: 1
Universities in catalogue: 3
Programmes you can apply to: 35
Taught in English: 35
Distinct funders: 4

Every scholarship we list for Mexico

Government awards (3)

Funded by a national government or its agencies. These carry the largest budgets and the earliest deadlines, and some require you to return home for a set period after graduating.

Mexico · Government

CONAHCYT Scholarships (Mexico) 2026

SECIHTI — Secretaría de Ciencia, Humanidades, Tecnología e Innovación (formerly CONACYT/CONAHCYT), Government of Mexico

Monthly stipend up to ~$21,400 MXN for doctorates, plus ISSSTE medical cover.

Master's PhD

Open · Next: Varies by call. Becas Nacionales 2026: published 23 Feb 2026, deadline 28 Nov 2026, with split enrolment windows. Becas al Extranjero 2026: opened 23 Mar 2026, deadline 22 May 2026. Verify per convocatoria on secihti.mx.

Argentina · Government

OAS Academic Scholarships (Organization of American States)

Organization of American States

Up to $10,000 a year toward tuition and study costs, renewable for a second year.

Master's PhD

Open · Next: Deadlines vary by country and are set by each National Liaison Office (ONE), typically in the first quarter of the year; confirm the current deadline with your country's office.

Chile · Government

Pacific Alliance Scholarship Platform 2026-2027

Pacific Alliance (Alianza del Pacífico) – national focal points ICETEX, PRONABEC, AGCID, AMEXCID

Full tuition exemption, a monthly stipend, return flights and health insurance.

Bachelor's Master's PhD

Open · Next: Applications run annually, typically from April to May, with selected candidates published in June; dates vary slightly by national focal point.

Private awards (1)

Funded by a foundation, company or non-profit. Eligibility is often narrower — a nationality, a field, or a background — which makes competition lighter if you fit.

Argentina · Private

Roberto Rocca Education Program 2026

Techint Group (Roberto Rocca Education Program)

Engineering scholarships plus 12-15 PhD fellowships a year covering tuition, fees and living costs.

Master's PhD

Open · Next: Application windows vary by country and track and are announced annually, often opening early in the calendar year. Confirm the current deadline for your country at robertorocca.org.

Who can apply

By level of study

Master's 4 PhD 4 Bachelor's 1

Awards reserved for specific nationalities

What this list does not tell you

4 of the 4 awards below have no single published closing date — most run on an annual cycle whose exact date the funder confirms each year. Always check the provider's own page before you plan around a deadline.
Funding in Mexico changes with government budgets and university intake targets. Programmes get suspended between cycles, and a fully funded award one year can become partial the next.

Find the programmes this money pays for

All 35 programmes in Mexico Filter by discipline, level and tuition, then apply through Global Admissions. Mexico tuition statistics Median and quartile fees per degree level, and the cheapest listed programmes. Universities in Mexico Browse institutions, then check which of the awards above each one hosts.

Frequently asked questions

How many scholarships are available in Mexico for international students? ▾

Global Admissions lists 4 scholarships open to international students studying in Mexico. None of the listed awards cover tuition in full, so plan on combining an award with other funding.

Which government scholarships fund study in Mexico? ▾

3 government-funded awards appear on this page, including CONAHCYT Scholarships (Mexico) 2026, OAS Academic Scholarships (Organization of American States), Pacific Alliance Scholarship Platform 2026-2027. Government programmes usually carry the largest budgets and the earliest deadlines, and several attach a condition to return home for a set period after graduating.

Do I need a university offer before applying for a scholarship in Mexico? ▾

It depends on the award. University-administered scholarships in Mexico are usually assessed alongside or after your admission application, so you apply to the programme first. Government and foundation programmes vary: some require proof of admission at the point of application, others issue a conditional award you then take to a university. Each award page on Global Admissions records which applies.

Are scholarships in Mexico restricted by nationality? ▾

4 of the 4 awards listed here are limited to citizens of particular countries, often through a development or bilateral agreement. The remaining 0 carry no nationality restriction that we could verify, which usually means they are open to any international applicant who meets the academic criteria.

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Award details are compiled from each funder's own published material and refreshed weekly; tuition figures come from the Global Admissions programme catalogue as of 2026-08-27. Always confirm deadlines and eligibility on the funder's site before applying.