Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Belizeans receive Mexican scholarships


20 Belizeans will receive Mexican scholarships

Belmopan, 30 December 2010. – The Embassy of Mexico held a meeting with Belizean students who will receive scholarships granted by the Government of Mexico to study undergraduate and postgraduate studies at different Mexican universities. During the event held at the Institute of Mexico in Belize, the list of selected 20 Belizean students was announced. Once the students finish the selection process they will receive the Mexican scholarships for the academic period starting in 2011.

The meeting was headed by the Deputy Chief of Mission of the Embassy of Mexico, Mr. Hector Peralta, and the Cultural Attaché and Director of the Institute of Mexico, Mr. Domingo Rodriguez. During the event the final process to receive the scholarship was presented and preparations for their stay in Mexico were discussed. The Mexico’s cwill grant those scholarships.

Currently there are more than 100 Belizeans studying undergraduate and postgraduate studies in Mexico under different Mexican scholarship programs. During the last year, Mexico increased in 15 the number of scholarships granted to Belizeans. In few weeks, Mexico will also announce additional scholarships for Belizeans for short-term courses in Mexican universities and other institutions.

20 beliceños recibirán becas para estudiar en México

Belmopán, Belice, 30 de diciembre de 2010. – La Embajada de México realizó una reunión con jóvenes beliceños quienes recibirán becas para estudiar licenciaturas o posgrados en diversas universidades mexicanas. En el evento celebrado en el Instituto de México en Belice, se anunció la lista de los 20 estudiantes beliceños seleccionados que están en condiciones de recibir las becas mexicanas en el periodo académico que inicia en 2011.

La reunión estuvo encabezada por el Jefe de Cancillería de la Embajada, Héctor Peralta, así como por el Agregado Cultural de la Embajada, Domingo Rodríguez. En el evento se explicó el procedimiento final en torno a la beca y los preparativos para sus estudios en México. Las becas son otorgadas por la Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores de México.

Cabe destacar que en la actualidad existen más de 100 beliceños estudiando licenciaturas o posgrados en México bajo diversos programas de becas mexicanas. En el último año, México incremento en 15 el número de becas para beliceños y próximamente se anunciará el programa de becas para beliceños para realizar cursos cortos en México.