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No.F. 26-1/2007 ES.5

Government of India

Ministry of Human Resource Development

Department of Secondary & Higher Education ES.3 Section

 

 

Mexican government Scholarship -2008

 

LAST DATE:  25.6.2007.

 

            The Government of Mexico have offered 6 scholarships for Indian nationals for the year 2008 for studies at a Mexican University or any institution of higher education in Mexico. The scholarships would be available for studies in the following subject fields:

 

1)         Electronics & Communication    2)        Architecture; 3)            Latin American Studies;   4)      Spanish Literature  5)  Psychology

 

            Since, the medium of instructions would be Spanish Language, it would be mandatory that all applicants are able to speak Spanish at the time of submitting their applications.   Only in exceptional cases, the Government of Mexico might consider to exempt this pre-requisite to the student if he agrees to undergo 6 months course in Spanish language prior to the start of the regular study.

 

AGE:    Below 26 years for P.G. (Masters ) & below 30 years for Ph.D as on 25.6.2007.

 

LEVEL OF STUDY:    Post-graduate and Ph.D.

 

QUALIFICATION:     Should have Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent with minimum 65% marks in relevant subject for Post-graduate studies. The candidate should have Post-graduate Degree with minimum 65% marks in relevant subject for Ph.D. 

 

SCHOLARSHIPS INCLUDE

 

►      Enrollment fees and tuition

 

►      Monthly stipend for living expenses, equivalent to :

 

i)          4 minimum D.F. (Federal District-Mexico City) wages for a specialty, bachelor’s, and master’s research, as well as for studies in the Spanish language and Mexican culture. This amount is currently 5,840.40 pesos approx.

ii)          5 D.F. minimum wages for a doctorate or doctoral research, as well as postdoctoral visits, medical specialties or subspecialties, and expert and artistic visits. This amount is currently 7,300.50 pesos approx.

  

►   Full coverage medical insurance from the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS), effective as of the third month of the scholarship, as long as scholarship recipients comply with the delivery of the documentation requested in due time and form in order to processed with their admission to the IMSS system.

 

►   At the beginning of the scholarship, transportation from Mexico City to the city of the academic institution where the recipient is to study, and transportation from there back to Mexico City upon termination of the scholarship.

 

►  Any expenses not stipulated in the foregoing shall be payable by the scholarship recipient, including: costs involving printing of the thesis; study incorporation and revalidation costs; graduation and degree-procurement processing fees; costs of registration in the National Register of Foreigners; and visa renewal fees.

 

►  Transportation from Mexico City to the city where the student will study at the beginning of the scholarship, and return passage to Mexico City at the end of the scholarship.

 

►   International airfare from India to Mexico would be borne by the candidate. The return Airfare would be borne by the Mexico Government.

 

            Application on plain paper (in prescribed format) alongwith photocopies of educational certificates (including proof of age) and other documents, with a copy of recent passport size photograph pasted on the application, should reach  “The Section Officer, ES.5 Section, Department of Secondary & Higher Education, A.1/W.3 Curzon Road Barracks, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi-110 001” by 25.6.2007. Applications received after 26.6.2006 will not be entertained.  Applications can also be submitted online at the Department website www.education.nic.in by 25.6.2007.

 

NOTES:

 

1.         The following must be attached with the application:

 

(a)        Attested copy of the mark-sheet of the qualifying examination; and attested copy of the certificate certifying the date of birth.

(b)        Attested copies of all other degrees/diplomas/certificates etc.

(c)        Self attested copies will not be accepted.

(d)        Where grades are mentioned, the candidate must indicate the conversion formula adopted by the University/Institution and should indicate equivalent percentage of marks.

2.         Equivalent foreign degrees will be considered.

 

3.         M. Phil will be treated as one year’s research experience unless a certificate from the University is enclosed stating the duration of the M.Phil Course in that University.

  

4.         Candidates who have already been abroad for study/research/training for more than    six months at a time either on a scholarship or on their own, are eligible to apply only if they have been in India for at least two consecutive years on 21.6.2006 after their return from abroad.  Applications of candidates, who are staying abroad, will not be considered.

 

5.         Candidates should have adequate knowledge of geographical situation, culture and heritage of Mexico and India.

 

6.         Applications in subject-fields, other than those specified, will not be considered.  But all required documents are to be attached with each application.  Applications in which the subject has not been indicated shall be rejected.  Applications in only one subject would be considered.

 

7.         Employed candidates must send their applications through their employers with “No Objection Certificate”.  However, an advance application can be submitted with the understanding that the application through employer should reach before the date of interview.  Otherwise candidates will not be allowed to appear for interview.  Advance application must be complete in all respects.

 

8.         Candidates must attach with the application a description in at least 500 words of his project/proposal of study/research to be undertaken in Mexico.

 

9.         In case no communication is received by a candidate, who applied in response to the advertisement by 30.7.2006, it may be presumed that he/she has not been nominated for the scholarship.  No correspondence will be entertained in this regard.

 

10.       Applications, which are incomplete (viz. subject has not been mentioned; photograph has not been pasted; unsigned applications) will not be considered.

 

11.       Canvassing in any form will disqualify the candidature of the applicant.

 

12.       While indicating the period of past experience and stay abroad, candidate should  mention the specific  dates.

 

13.       As these scholarships are offered by foreign Govt, the applications should be submitted in English only.

 

14.       Candidates who do not possess the  essential qualifications and necessary eligible conditions  need not apply.

 

15.       THE DECISION OF SELECTION COMMITTEE SHALL BE FINAL. NO REPRESENTATION IN THIS REGARD WILL BE ENTERTAINED.

 

16.       The final Selection of the nominated candidates rests with the Government of Mexico.

 

17.       Mere fulfilment of minimum requirements as laid down in the advertisement does not qualify a candidate for interview.  Interview letters are sent only to limited number of candidates after their applications are examined by the committee of experts.

 

18.       The applicants who are in employment should have an assurance that if their nomination is successful, they will be granted sufficient leave by his/her employer.

 

19.       This Division will not be responsible for postal delay.

 

20.       All candidates shall address themselves to the Mexican Academic Institutions in order to be formally accepted.  The acceptance of each candidate from a Mexican academic Institution must be done through a letter of acceptance signed by the Director of the Institution or some other authority, and mentioning the kind of studies and the period in which they will be carried out by the candidate.  The letter of acceptance must be submitted at the time of interview.   The candidates who are not able to submit the letter of acceptance at the time of interview will have to submit the same to the Embassy of Mexico, New Delhi by 30th September 2006.  The information concerning Mexican institutions can be consulted by the candidates with Mexican experts of various universities at Mexico including.

 

Electronics & Communication:

 

1.  Ensenada, B.C Center for Scientific Research and Higher Education (Master’s  & Doctorate), Dr. Luis A Delgado Argote, Director. Fax- (646) 175-0577; escolar@cicese.mx

2.  Center for Research and Advanced Studies  of  the National Polytechnic Institute, (Master’s  & Doctorate), Mr. Alfredo Alejandre, Postgraduate Subdirector, Fax- 5747-3885, 5747-7002;

aalejand@mail.cinvestav.mx

3.  National Institute of Astrophysics, Optics and Electronics (Master’s  & Doctorate),Ms. Martha Olmos, head, Fax- (22)47-27-42; rmurphy@inaoep.mx or molmos@inaoep.mx                    

4.  Technological Institute of  Chihuahua (Master’s), MC. Amado Lara Rodriguez, Head; alara@itchihuahua.edu.mx or coordepi@itchihuahua.edu.mx

5.  Technological Institute of Toluca (Master’s) Ms. Anibal de la Piedad Benitez; apiedad@ittoluca.edu.mx

 

Architecture:

 

1. Excuela Nacional de Conservación, Restauración y Museografía “MANUEL DE CASTILLO NEGRETE” (Architecture with specialization in Restoration of Monuments, (M); inahmex@telecomm.net.mx 

webpage: www.telecomm.net.mx/encrym

2. Instituto Politécnico Nacional (M); ESIA-TIC SCHOOL

ybustamante@cgv-ipn.net    or    gdavila@ipn.mx.

3. Universidad Autónoma del ESTADO DE MORELOS (Planning & Development/Architectural Sciences [M])  juveshe@buzon.uaem.mx

4. Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana (M & D)  chavez@correo.uam.mx

da@ correo.uam.mx

5. Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí (M) ametlich@uaslp.mx

6. Universidad de Colima (M & D)   www.ucil.mx/docencia/posgrados/

7. Universidad Iberoamericana (meant specifically for Latin American students, but can be tried (?) (Urban Development, M.)  montserrat.cervera@uia.mx

 

Latin American Studies:

 

1. El Colegio de JALISCO (AREA STUDIES,[M]); invcoljal@coljal.edu.mx

2. Instituto de Investigaciones DR. JOSÉ MARÍA LUIS MORA (M)

inavarro@institutomora.edu.mx

3. Universidad Autónoma de Tlaxcala Regional (Latin American Studies with specialization in Socio-political, Regional Development, Urban-Industrial issues[M]); ciisder@cci.uatx.mx

4. Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México  mlglez@coatepec.uaemex.mx 

5. Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana (M & D)  chavez@correo.uam.mx

da@ correo.uam.mx

6. Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (International Relations [M])

www.posgrado.unam.mx  www.dgep.posgrado.unam.mx/directorios/propos/  

www.unam.mx

7. Universidad Veracruzana (Regional Studies & History, D.)

 

Spanish (Language/Linguistics/Spanish/Mexican/Latin American Literature):

 

1. Benemérrita Universidad Autónoma de PUEBLA (Mexican Literature [M])

ciari@siu.buap.mx

2. Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana (Literary Theory, M & D)  chavez@correo.uam.mx

da@ correo.uam.mx

3. Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (Spanish Language & Literature  [M & D]) www.posgrado.unam.mx  www.dgep.posgrado.unam.mx/directorios/propos/

www.unam.mx

4. Universidad Veracruzana (Mexican Literature, M.)

5. El Colegio de México (Hispanic Literature and Linguistics, D.) apalma@colmex.mx

6. *Asociación de Estados del Caribe  (Programme for future Teachers of Spanish, meant specifically for certain countries not including India, but can be tried)

7. Universidad Iberoamericana (meant specifically for Latin American students, but can be tried, (M. and D.)  montserrat.cervera@uia.mx.

 


 

 

ANNEXURE-I

 

F O R M A T

Text Box:  
Affix recent Passport size 
Photograph duly signed

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                           

 

                                                                       

1.         Name of the Scholarship Scheme           :           Mexican Government Scholarship-2008.

 

2.(i)      Subject(indicate olny one of the subject   :

            given in advertisement)

  (ii)       Level of Study applied for                                  Post-graduate   

            (Tick any one )                                                 Ph.D.            

                                                                  

                                                                  

3.         Name of Candidate (in block letters)                  :

           

4.         Full Mailing address with Tele./Fax No. 

            a)         Present Address                                   :

 

            b)         Permanent Address                               :

 

            c)         Marital Status

 

            d)         I)          Telephone(With STD Code)

ii)         Fax No. (With STD Code)

iii)        E-mail

 

5.         Nationality                                                        :

 

6.         Father’s Name                                                  :

 

7.         Date of birth and age in years,  months, and days as on 30-06-2006.

State to which the candidate belongs                   :

                                                   

8.         Academic record starting from High School(Matriculation) :-

Name  of the University/

Board/Instit-utions

Examinations Passed (Subject Taken)

Year of Passing

Division/Class  With position, if any

Maximum marks and Marks  secured for the entire degree

Percentage of marks obtained and position if any, (No rounding  of)

Subjects Taken.

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2

3

4

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Note :   Where no Division/Class is awarded and only grading is done, the conversion formula adopted may be given.

 

9.         Details of professional/practical/training and research

experience, if any  specifying the period and the number

            of  papers  published.

  

10.        Details of Present/Previous Employment after obtaining the prescribed qualification for eligibility.

Name of the organisation

Name of Employer

Date of joining

Date of Leaving

Post held

Scale of Pay

Reason for Leaving

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2

3

4

5

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7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11.      Have you been abroad ? if so, give full particulars              :          

            (a)        Country/Countries visited                                   :

            (b)        Period of Stay                                                  :

            (c)        Date, month and year  of return to India              :

            (d)        Purpose of visit            

 

12.        Proposed Programme of Study/Research and training                  :

            specifying the  following in at least 500  words (in a separate

sheet, to be attached  with the application)

 

i)          Programme of study/research                            :

ii)         Title of study/research                                       :

iii)         The work at present engaged in                          :

iv)        How are these related to the technical/academic/

economical Development of India                       :

 

                                                                                                    Signature of the candidate

Place:                                             

Date :         

 


Online Submission of Application Form

This Application can also be submitted on-line and the last date and time for submission of online application would be 5.30 PM on 25.06.2007. For on-line submission of application, attested photograph and documents as required above may be submitted after short listing of the applicants and on receipt of such a communication along with the registration no received on line from this Department. Immediately after successful submission of application on line the registration number is displayed on the screen. The on-line application form is a generic form and intending applicants should ignore the columns which are not mentioned in the format above. Any clarification on on-line submission of application may be sought by e-mail at scholarship.edu@nic.in
Our past experience has shown that sometimes due to network conditions and PC environment at the client’s end applicants are not able to submit online application and it has caused inconveniences to intending applicants. This Department does not take any responsibility in such eventualities. On line applications may be accepted provided hard copy of the application alongwith enclosures (attested copies of certificates, marks-sheet etc.) reach the Ministry on or before  the closing date.

Please click here for online submission of application


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