Mexico Study Abroad Scholarships

Study Language, Mayan Ruins, Business and the Environment

Mexico continues to have one of the most colorful histories of any country. The country is sought out for its stunning landscapes – from mountain rainforest to stunning beaches. It has been home to the world’s oldest known civilizations. For American students studying in Mexico is as popular as it is accessible. Students may go for language and culture or for archaeology, art and history.

Increasing numbers of students are also studying in Mexico in areas of global and international business. One hot location is Guanajuato, a large hub for new Mexican business and industry, where students may be engaged in an interdisciplinary curriculum.

Scholarship Programs for U.S. Students

The University of Iowa offers the Scholarships for CIC Summer Studies Programs for students who wish to travel to Mexico, Quebec or the Dominican Republic. Qualified applicants must have outstanding academic records and be able to demonstrate a financial need for the monetary resources. Award amounts are based on available funding and the needs of the student(s).

The Travel Studies Program at UCLA offers students scholarships to study abroad in a Global Studies program in Mexico. The purpose of the summer program is to introduce students to an economy that has endured sweeping changes in the last decade or so, which have been met with some resistance and offered challenges to the affected population. Scholarships for the Mexico program are available to student participants with outstanding academic records.

The International Studies Abroad organization specializes in helping students find and fund a wealth of abroad study programs. In essence, ISA is the middleman between college and student and the host institution abroad. Students interested in studying in Mexico may be qualified to benefit from the ISA programs, including scholarships, if ISA is affiliated with the student’s home college or university. The Carlos Castañeda Memorial Scholarships are available to students with an above average academic record as well as significant financial need. Awards are $1,000 toward summer tuition or $2500 for a year of study in Mexico. Applicants must also meet Spanish language proficiencies.

You can always find scholarships to study in Mexico through Sigma Delta Pi, the fraternal organization devoted to Spanish students. While scholarship details change each academic year, there are always a bunch of scholarships that make it possible for accomplished Spanish language students to study in various Spanish American countries, which includes Mexico. Students have the opportunity to work on their language studies, but also have the chance to become immersed in a rich and vibrant culture.

Fulbright Scholarships are broadly awarded to students engaged in special projects abroad, but a special Fulbright is available to Business students who are interested in “post-NAFTA Mexico.” Fulbright Scholarships may cover partial or full-tuitions, or travel and expenses depending on the project, student’s academic record and financial need for the funds. The Fulbright Binational Business Award also makes it possible for graduate level business students to engage in an internship with a Mexican company.

Scholarship Programs for U.S. and Mexican Students

The University of Texas-Dallas Center for U.S.-Mexico Studies is much more than a travel studies program. The Center regularly hosts Mexican scholars and noted authorities for discourse exchange designed to affect deeper understanding between American and Mexican cultures. The Center continues a lucrative exchange program with the Mexican Council for Science and Technology that allows for academically accomplished Mexican doctoral level students in the tech arena to apply for scholarships to study at UTD. The Center also provides undergraduate American UTD students with a chance to study in popular Guanajuato, Mexico. Scholarships are awarded to qualified students through the Travel Abroad Program. Applicants must have faculty letters of recommendation. Criteria include academic excellence and financial need. The UTD program is designed to place students in Mexican homes and engage them in historical, social, economic and cultural studies for the duration of their stay.

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MUSAC Consortium Study Abroad Scholarships - the University of Westminster is a member of the MUSAC Consortium and offers the following scholarships:

3 scholarships awarding full tuition and registration fee waivers for one academic year of undergraduate module study equivalent to £8700 each, or 6 scholarships awarding full tuition and registration fee waivers for one semester of undergraduate module study equivalent to £4600 each

Students from the following institutions are eligible to apply and must apply directly through their institution:

Escuela Bancaria y Comercial (EBC)

Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (ITAM)

Tecnológico de Monterrey, Campus Ciudad de México

Tecnológico de Monterrey, Campus Estado de México

Universidad Anáhuac México Norte

Universidad Anáhuac del Sur

Universidad La Salle, México D.F.

Universidad Panamericana, Ciudad de México

Tecnológico de Monterrey, Campus Ciudad de México Study Abroad Scholarship - the University of Westminster offers the following scholarship:

1 scholarship awarding a full tuition and registration fee waiver for one semester of undergraduate module study (either fall or spring semester) equivalent to £4600

Students from Tecnológico de Monterrey, Campus Ciudad de México are eligible to apply and must apply directly through their institution.

Universidad Panamericana, Ciudad de México Study Abroad Scholarships - the University of Westminster offers the following scholarships:

2 scholarships awarding a half tuition and registration fee waiver for one semester of undergraduate module study (either fall or spring semester) equivalent to £2300 each

Students from Universidad Panamericana, Ciudad de México are eligible to apply and must apply directly through their institution.

For further details on how to apply, click here.