Office of the University of Illinois System in Mexico
Oficina del Sistema de la Universidad de Illinois en México
Message from Dr. Elvira de Mejia, University of Illinois System I-MMÁS founder and executive director, director of Institutional Relations-Mexico:
We are excited to announce the establishment of the University of Illinois System office in Mexico. We greatly appreciate Dr. Tim Killeen, president of the University of Illinois System, for his leadership and efforts to expand educational opportunities for students. The mission of I-MMÁS is to enhance educational, cultural, scientific, technical, and social collaborations between the University of Illinois System and Mexican institutions by building and maintaining a large-scale presence in education and research with participating institutions.
Mensaje de la Dra. Elvira de Mejía, Fundadora y Directora Ejecutiva de I-MMÁS, del Sistema de la Universidad de Illinois, Directora de Relaciones Institucionales en México:
Nos emociona anunciar el establecimiento de la oficina del Sistema de la Universidad de Illinois en México. Agradecemos mucho al Sr. Presidente del Sistema de la Universidad de Illinois, el Dr. Tim Killeen por su liderazgo y esfuerzos para ampliar las oportunidades educativas de los estudiantes. La misión de I-MMÁS es mejorar las colaboraciones educativas, culturales, científicas, técnicas y sociales entre el Sistema de la Universidad de Illinois, y las instituciones mexicanas mediante la construcción y el mantenimiento de una presencia a gran escala en educación e investigación con las instituciones participantes.
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Dr. Elvira de Mejia in the office in Mexico City.
Director of the Mexico Office
Mariam Hernandez Rea
Mariam Hernández is the director of the Office of the University of Illinois System in Mexico. She works to enhance educational, scientific, and academic collaborations among the University of Illinois System and Mexican universities, academics, alumni, governmental and private institutions.
With more than five years of professional experience in the international education sector, she has developed innovative educational projects and established strong and lasting partnerships. She is passionate about providing talented students and faculty with resources and opportunities that foster their potential.
Mariam holds a bachelor’s degree in international relations from the Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (ITAM). She received a master’s degree in public administration with honors from the Universidad Anahuac México, with a public policy proposal to promote the internationalization of higher education in México.
Contact: mariamh@uillinois.edu
Scholarship and Fellowship Resources for Mexican Students
UNAM STUDENTS
- Program for Special Activities of Interinstitutional Cooperation (PAECI) for internationalization purposes for students and graduates of the UNAM degree
- Call for International Student Mobility for bachelor's degree
- Call 2024 of the Program to Promote Degree Completion for Academic Activities Abroad "PITAAE"
https://www.unaminternacional.unam.mx/es/movilidad/estudiantil
Fulbright García-Robles for Graduate Studies
- Mexicans who wish to study a master’s or doctoral degree in the United States
- Up to USD $25,000 per academic year
- No admission letter required
- Open to all disciplines, except those included in clinical areas of medicine, dentistry, and veterinary studies involving patients
- Advanced English
Deadline: February
https://comexus.org.mx/posgrado_eua.php
Fulbright García-Robles for Graduate Studies – STEM Regional
- Mexicans who wish to study a master’s or doctoral degree in the United States
- Residents of the interior of the country except for Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey and their surrounding areas
- Areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)
- Intermediate English
Deadline: February
https://comexus.org.mx/convocatoria_STEM.php
SECIHTI Fellowships
The Ministry of Science, Humanities, Technology and Innovation (SECIHTI) of Mexico and the University of Illinois System have established a fellowship agreement for Mexicans to pursue graduate studies.
- Fellowships for master's studies (2 years) and doctoral programs (4 years) which include a percentage of tuition coverage, a monthly stipend, and annual health insurance coverage based on the participating program's guidelines.
- Access to high-quality programs at any of the three universities within the University of Illinois System: the University of Illinois Chicago, University of Illinois Springfield, and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
How to apply?
- Apply for admission to any of the three universities in Illinois and to the program of your interest. For personalized guidance, contact Mariam Hernández (mariamh@illinois.edu), director of the office of the University of Illinois System in Mexico.
- Receive your acceptance letter.
- Apply for the SECIHTI fellowship for Master’s and Doctoral Programs in Humanities, Science, and Technology Abroad with your acceptance letter.
Access the program flyer here.