Spanish-speaking students can get scholarships in Mexico (2026/2027)

Mexico has become a top choice for Spanish-speaking students by 2026, offering a great education and a lively cultural experience. There are a number of well-known “Full-Ride” and partial scholarship programmes available for the 2026/2027 and 2027/2028 school years. Most of them are focused on Academic Excellence, Cultural Exchange, and Professional Development.

1. The Government of Mexico’s (AMEXCID) Excellence Scholarships

This is the best “Full-Ride” scholarship that the Mexican government gives to international students from more than 180 countries.

• The Prize: 100% Paid for.
  • Benefits include a full tuition waiver, a monthly living allowance (about $13,500 MXN for a Master’s and $16,800 MXN for a PhD), health insurance, and round-trip international airfare.
• Target Programmes: undergraduate mobility, master’s, PhDs, and specialised medical/research stays.
• Timeline for 2027 Intake:
  • When to Apply: Usually from May to July 2027.
  • Due date: Usually the end of September 2027.
• You need to have a GPA of at least 8.5 out of 10.0 (or the same) and be very good at Spanish.

2. CONACYT Scholarships for STEM and Innovation

The National Council of Humanities, Sciences, and Technologies (CONACYT) gives scholarships to international students who are studying in Mexico in high-quality master’s or doctoral programmes.

• The award includes a monthly living stipend and health insurance for the whole programme.
• The main subjects are science, technology, engineering, maths, and some social sciences.
• Cycle 2026/2027: The university where the student is accepted usually handles applications.
• Deadline: Different for each university and programme, but usually in line with the start of the school year (August and January).
• Requirement: You must be accepted into a programme that is listed in the National Registry of Quality Postgraduate Programmes (SNP).

3. OAS – Mexico Scholarships (Partnership with GCUB)

The Organisation of American States (OAS) and the Mexican government work together to run these scholarships, which are only available to people from OAS member states.

• The Award: Full or partial tuition waivers, a monthly stipend for living expenses, and a one-time grant to help with settling in.
• Deadline: The application period for many OAS programmes usually ends around April 20, 2026 (Current).
• Requirement: You must be a citizen or permanent resident of a country that is a member of the OAS.

4. Scholarships for merit at specific universities

In Mexico, top private and public universities pay for their own international Spanish speakers.

Tecnológico de Monterrey (Tec de Monterrey)

• The Prize: the Talento Académico scholarship (which pays for up to 70% of tuition) and the Talento Global for students from other countries.
• Applications for the August 2027 intake will be accepted starting in September 2026.
• Requirement: A GPA of 90/100 or higher and a high score on the PAA (Academic Aptitude Test).

UNAM, or Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

• The Award: UNAM is almost free to attend, but international students who are in an exchange programme can apply for the DGECI Mobility Scholarship.
• Status for 2026/2027: Applications for the 2027 school year usually open in late 2026.

5. How to Get Out of Taking the Spanish Test (DELE/SIELE) in 2026

If you already speak Spanish, you can often skip formal testing:

• Native Speaker Status: If you are from a country where Spanish is spoken, your high school or college diploma is enough proof that you speak the language well.
• Medium of Instruction (MOI): If you got your last degree in Spanish, most Mexican schools, like Tec de Monterrey and UNAM, won’t require you to speak Spanish.
• Internal Assessments: Some colleges let you take an internal Spanish placement test instead of a standardised DELE/SIELE score during orientation week.

6. Important Timeline for 2026 and 2027

1. The last day to apply for some OAS-Mexico joint scholarships is April 20, 2026.
2. The AMEXCID Government Excellence portal usually opens for the next cycle between May and July 2026.
3. September 2026: The doors open for Tec de Monterrey and ITAM 2027 undergraduate admissions.
4. January 2027: Deadline for many CONACYT spring intake fellowship registrations.

Final Thoughts

The AMEXCID Government Scholarship is the best way for Spanish speakers to get a fully funded experience in any field. CONACYT offers the best stipend support for people who are getting a degree in science or technology. Mexican committees look for candidates who can show how their studies will help the larger Latin American community, so make sure to highlight your Regional Impact in your application.