CONAHCYT/SECIHTI National Postgraduate Scholarship

Overview

Mexico's national science and technology scholarship (formerly CONACYT, now SECIHTI) funding students - including eligible international students meeting enrolment and residency conditions - undertaking Master's or PhD study in CONAHCYT/SECIHTI-accredited (PNPC) postgraduate programs in Mexico.

Funding

A monthly living stipend for the official duration of the program; tuition at most participating public postgraduate programs is already free or nominal

Eligibility

• Must be admitted to and enrolled full-time in a SECIHTI/CONAHCYT-accredited (PNPC) postgraduate program in Mexico
• Open to Mexican nationals and, in many cases, international students meeting the program's enrolment and immigration conditions
• Must maintain satisfactory academic progress throughout the funded period
• Registration for funding is handled by the university's postgraduate coordination office once admitted

Application Deadline

No single fixed date - tied to each accredited program's own admission cycle and CONAHCYT/SECIHTI's registration windows Always confirm exact dates on the official site before planning your application, since deadlines shift year to year.

How to Apply

1. Apply for and secure admission to a CONAHCYT/SECIHTI-accredited (PNPC) postgraduate program in Mexico
2. Enroll full-time and confirm the program's accreditation status with the postgraduate coordinator
3. Have the university's postgraduate office register you for CONAHCYT/SECIHTI funding
4. Submit any additional documentation requested for the national registration system
5. Maintain the academic progress conditions required to keep receiving the monthly stipend