Thousands of executives struggle every year to get the necessary funding to study a postgraduate course. After all, it is not a minor decision, Pursue a master’s or MBA in Mexico can cost about U.S. $ 46,000, for a two-year cycle “, as in the case of Spain, although most courses are only a year ago, one of the favorite destinations for studying specialization.

The good news is that it is not impossible. Regularly, the options are three: savings, credit or grant. If today is the third option, this guide will help you. Remember that the benefits of a scholarship covering everything from tuition, to pay the full fee, plus shipping and handling in passages.

Generally, those interested in winning a scholarship must demonstrate good grades, have years of experience minimum (in some cases) and have the acceptance of the university where I want to study.

What scholarships to choose? While calls for grants and scholarships in 2010 are already closed, well worth preparing now to apply for next year calls for study in 2011.

Here is a list of 10 scholarships that you should not miss in 2010 to apply for the postgraduate course desired.

1. Carolina Foundation
Carolina Foundation is an institution of Spanish origin that is intended to promote cultural relations and cooperation in education and science between Spain and the countries of the Latin American Community of Nations.

Through the joint participation of public and private actors, the foundation appears to be a catalyst for resources between companies and academic institutions.

Meanwhile, Carolina foundation scholarships had given annually to Latin American students who are interested in studying in Spain. Through its training program facilitates and promotes expertise in university graduates interested in studying a postgraduate career.

In the last edition 2009-2010, scholarships were given 1,700, among which are:

1153 postgraduate scholarships
-265 Doctoral scholarships and postdoctoral short stay
-267 Continuing education scholarships
-15 Institutional grants

With regard to graduate fellowships, the program offers two types of support: a) scholarships b) aids to study. The main difference between both modes is the different economic contribution in each case assumes Carolina Foundation, academic institutions and the very fellow Spanish.

To see the new competition for grants, go to the website of Carolina foundation.

2. Scholarship Foundation
Like Carolina Foundation, Scholarship Foundation is also constantly concerned to integrate and facilitate the entry of Latin American students to colleges.

Scholarship Foundation is an educational institution that comes powered by a group of businessmen who seek the full development of Latin America. Thus, this institution offers different scholarship programs to pursue graduate careers.

The foundation grants consist generally of:
- Up to 50% of tuition,
- U.S. $ 800 to buy a plane ticket,
- Insurance against non-pharmaceutical medical expenses

Scholarship Foundation should be noted that delivers benefits only to those students interested in studying at universities associated with the institution.

Meanwhile, the profile of students interested in earning a scholarship is:
-Being Latin American
-Being entitled
-Have minimum GPA of 8.0 in college
-Be between 20 and 35 years of age (desirable)
-Have 2 years minimum work experience (desirable)
-Having the acceptance of foreign university.

3. International Program for Indigenous Graduate Scholarship-Ford Foundation, through various international organizations in 22 countries, offers the International Fellowships Program (IFP for its acronym in English) for Indian students interested in studying postgraduate degrees.

The grant consists of 30 places, while the deadline is 24 months for a Masters and 36 PhD candidates.

To apply for the benefit, it will be considered students with academic excellence, social background and community commitment and leadership potential. In addition, stakeholders should:

-Being a Mexican citizen residing in the country.
-Belonging to an indigenous group.
-Have a minimum grade point average of 8 in the previous studies (undergraduate or master, as appropriate).
“Possessing bachelor’s or master’s as appropriate
-Have experience in community service.
-Having the ostensible purpose of staying in Mexico to complete their studies, to contribute their work to the betterment of their communities and country.

4. Postgraduate Scholarship to study in Japan
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan: MEXT (Monbukagakusho) through the Embassy of Japan in Mexico, every year offers postgraduate scholarships to study in China.

The length of calls is between April and June. Meanwhile, the grant consists of passages to Japan and back, tuition, monthly amount for the payment of accommodation, transport, books, grant medical expense, installation expense assistance upon arrival.

To apply, you must:
“Being a Mexican national
“Being under 35 to April 1, 2010
- Speak English at an advanced level
“Being entitled
Minimum 8-Average
-Be willing to learn the Japanese language

5. Scholarship Program of Horizontal Cooperation, Reciprocity CHILE – MEXICO 2010
For those students wishing to pursue a graduate career in a Latin American country, Chile, International Cooperation Agency of Chile (AGCI) offers scholarships for this 2010 Horizontal Cooperation.

The benefit is for Mexican students. While the program’s purpose is to contribute to the formation of advanced human capital, through the participation of Mexican students in Master programs offered by higher education institutions in Chile, accredited high level of excellence, says AGCI.

The Horizontal Cooperation Scholarship 2010 is:

The payment of the cost of tariffs, registration and titling costs charged by the respective higher education establishment for the duration of the graduate program.
“The scholarship is awarded for a maximum of 2 years.
-Monthly subsistence allowance of 470,000 Chilean pesos (approximately U.S. $ 844) and a single assignment for texts and study materials for 90,000 Chilean pesos (U.S. $ 162).

The duration of the grant is from March 1, 2010 until March 1, 2012. The closing of nominations is up on 8 January 2010.

6. Eiffel excellence grants
With the intention of encouraging the entry of foreign students in French universities, the program was created Eiffel Excellence Scholarship.

The program, launched in 1999, awards scholarships each year to facilitate the admission to these universities. Meanwhile, the fields of study that considers this benefit are: law / political science, economics / management, engineering sciences.

The scholarship program Eiffel Excellence, launched in January 1999, was created to help French higher education institutions in its international policy advocacy and acceptance of the best foreign students.

The scholarship privileges those students interested in studying an MBA, Master in Management and Master in engineering.

7. Chevening Scholarships
Throughout the years, the British government offered to student worldwide 2.000 scholarships to study masters and doctoral degrees in areas such as climate change, biodiversity, renewable energy and sustainable economic development.

For the period 2010-2011, the benefits awarded Chevening Scholarships to 25 Mexican students. And despite the closure of calls closed on September 30, 2009, note that next year there will be a new call for nominations, although he has not given the exact date.

Meanwhile, those wishing to apply for Chevening Scholarships must acquire the commitment to return to Mexico upon completion of studies, with the intention of contributing to the development of the country.

General requirements are:
-Mexican Citizenship.
-Degree with minimum GPA of 8.0.
-Minimum grade of 6.5 in the IELTS (Academic Module).
-Two years minimum work experience who demonstrate exceptional achievements.
-There is no age limit.

For more information, access the Web site of British Council Mexico.

8. FIDERH Scholarships
The Fund for the Development of Human Resources in Mexico (FIDERH) is a public trust established in 1971 by the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit and the Bank of Mexico, as a parastatal entity of the Federal Government, coordinated by the National Council sectorally Science and Technology.

Throughout the years the FIDERH, with the intention of encouraging studies in masters and doctoral degrees in Mexican students, offers scholarships that covered tuition costs, maintenance and / or medical insurance for about $ 150,000.

At the same time, the scholarship:
- Finance studies already commenced
-Reduce the interest rate to 25% of the CPP if the student previously worked in Mexico and is punctual in their payments
- Cancellation of the rate of interest if her payments on time and spend on research or teaching full time or if you work in the public sector than in Mexico City, Monterrey and Guadalajara.

To access this scholarship, students must meet the following requirements:

Applicant Requirements
- Mexican nationality by birth or naturalization.
- The applicant’s age limit is 40 years.
- Have obtained their bachelor’s degree or master.
- Have obtained a minimum GPA of 8.0 in undergraduate study or expertise.
- Letter of final acceptance of the University where he studies.
- Proof of knowledge of a second language (dated not more than 2 years prior to the date of receipt of application):
Conditions – Aval
- Mexican nationality by birth or naturalization.
- Living in Mexico.
- Age 24 to 65 years.
- Proof of income.
- A property (property) with market value greater than the amount
Total credit sought, located in Mexico.
* In the call are made available the documents submitted with the application.

For more information on the next call to make in 2010, FIDERH access the site.

9. Scholarships LA SALLE
The Scholarship Program for International Students La Salle offers economic benefits to those who are interested in pursuing a degree in Europe, specifically in the Ramon Llull University, Barcelona, Spain.
The scholarship will depend on the length of study chosen. However, this can reach up to 4,800 euros (U.S. $ 7.153)

Meanwhile, the scholarship does not provide travel expenses from the country of origin to Spain, accommodation and subsistence costs.

Sending records to do in Mexico City (Champs Elysees 218, Colonia Polanco. MEXICO DF) and Guadalajara (Lopez Mateos Sur Av Moctezuma. GUADALAJARA – MEXICO).

10. CONACYT Scholarships
The National Council of Science and Technology annually offers scholarships to students interested in specializing in a masters or graduate in Mexico.

Scholarships are awarded based on the specialty, masters and doctoral degrees. While one of the main requirements is to have a minimum average of 8.0 or its equivalent in the immediately preceding studies you are applying and be entitled to licensure.

The benefits of the scholarship are:

“The master’s and doctoral scholarships for nationals may cover all or part of the maintenance and where appropriate, the medical service through the ISSSTE.
“The national specialty fellowships abroad, they may cover full or partial payment of maintenance, tuition and support for service or health insurance.
“The master’s and doctoral scholarships abroad may cover some or all meals, tuition and support for insurance or medical service.
“The scholarships awarded through co-financing may cover some or all living expenses, tuition, or medical insurance service in accordance with the conventions endorse the CONACYT and the co-funding institution

For more information on the upcoming 2010 calls, access to the site of CONACYT.

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