A series of new awards has increased options for Brock University students and researchers looking to explore opportunities in Mexico.<\/p>\n
In an effort to increase internationalization, the Mexican government has introduced a series of scholarships offered to Canadians, in addition to merit-based awards offered to international students from more than 180 countries around the world.<\/span><\/p>\n Canadian students and researchers interested in studying or conducting research in Mexico at the undergraduate, graduate or postgraduate level can apply for one of 27 available scholarships. <\/span><\/p>\n Applicants are eligible to apply to more than<\/span> 70 Mexican institutions<\/span><\/a> offering academic programs registered with the National Council for Science and Technology as National Quality Graduate Programs, including Brock’s current partner institution, Instituto Tecnol\u00f3gico Aut\u00f3nomo de M\u00e9xico.<\/span><\/p>\n Start dates for awarded applicants vary by institution and level of study, but range from March 1 to Dec. 8, 2019. Depending of the level of academic study, the length of study varies as well. Undergraduate and graduate scholarships last one term, while graduate-level research and postdoctoral fellowships last 12 months. Candidates seeking master\u2019s degrees or doctoral programs range from two to four years.<\/span><\/p>\n The scholarships include airfare, domestic transportation, tuition fees, accommodation and tuition fees for a language course, living allowance and health insurance.<\/span><\/p>\n Application requirements vary by institution and program; however, the following is required for all applicants:<\/span><\/p>\n Additional details about the scholarship and in-depth requirements can be found <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n Applications must be submitted by Sept. 28 to be considered.<\/span><\/p>\n\n