SECIHTI Postgraduate Scholarships Abroad (Becas al Extranjero)
Mexico's national scholarships for Mexican nationals admitted to in-person master's, doctoral or medical specialty programmes abroad, with a monthly stipend, health insurance and tuition support.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s, PhD
Destination
In-person master's and doctoral programmes abroad
Funding
A monthly living stipend, an annual health-insurance subsidy and an annual tuition subsidy based on the scales in each call. Duration: up to 24 months for master's and specialties, up to 48 months for doctorates, up to 60 months for direct doctorates.
Eligible applicants
Mexican nationals admitted to postgraduate study abroad
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Overview
SECIHTI Postgraduate Scholarships Abroad (Becas al Extranjero) is offered by SECIHTI (Secretaría de Ciencia, Humanidades, Tecnología e Innovación, Mexico) for Master’s, PhD study in In-person master's and doctoral programmes abroad. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 13, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- AgeNo age limit
- Admission or acceptance letter from the foreign institutionRequired
What this scholarship covers
Monthly stipend
Included
Health insurance
Included
Tuition subsidy
Included
A monthly living stipend, an annual health-insurance subsidy and an annual tuition subsidy based on the scales in each call. Duration: up to 24 months for master's and specialties, up to 48 months for doctorates, up to 60 months for direct doctorates. 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
Checked against the official criteria on October 13, 2026
International students
No
Domestic students
Conditional
Scholarship scope
Government scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Mexican nationality
- International eligibility
- Only for Mexican nationals studying abroad.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Admission or enrolment in an in-person postgraduate programme
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Official eligibility summary
For Mexican nationals admitted to or enrolled in an in-person postgraduate programme abroad (master's, doctorate or medical specialty). There is no age limit and the foreign institution does not need an agreement with SECIHTI. Online, part-time, undergraduate and diploma programmes are not covered.
Applicant profile
- Mexican nationals admitted to postgraduate study abroad
Study route
- Master’s, PhD study in In-person master's and doctoral programmes abroad
Current-cycle criteria
- For Mexican nationals admitted to or enrolled in an in-person postgraduate programme abroad (master's, doctorate or medical specialty). There is no age limit and the foreign institution does not need an agreement with SECIHTI. Online, part-time, undergraduate and diploma programmes are not covered.
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
The required documents are summarized above. Confirm the final checklist with the official provider before you apply.
How to apply
- 1
Create or update the Perfil Único on the registration platform
- 2
Submit the scholarship application through the application portal
- 3
Track the application on the follow-up platform
- 4
Follow the guide for the specific call
Application timeline
Application cycle
The 2026 science and humanities call ran 23 March to 22 May 2026 with results planned 7 August 2026. The page says the next call will be published soon.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
SECIHTI (Secretaría de Ciencia, Humanidades, Tecnología e Innovación, Mexico)
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 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?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
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.