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No.F.
26-2/2008-ES.5
Government of India
Ministry of Human Resource Development
Department of Higher Education
ES.5 Section
MEXICAN
GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP-2009
LAST DATE:
31.7.2008
The
Government of Mexico have offered 6 scholarships for
Indian nationals for the year 2009 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)
Agriculture
2)
Architecture
3) Biotechnology
4)
Environment Science
5) Latin American Studies;
6)
Spanish Literature
7) History.
8)
Economics
9) Psychology
10)
Geography
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 31.7.2008
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
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Enrollment
and school fees, where applicable.
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Monthly
allowance, equal to:
1) 4
D.F. (Federal District-Mexico City) minimum wages for a
Specialty, Master’s or Master’s-level research, as well
as for studies in the Spanish language and Mexican
culture. This currently amounts to $6,310.80 pesos.
2) 5
D.F. (Federal District-Mexico City) minimum wages for a
doctorate or doctoral research, as well as postdoctoral
visits, medical specialties or subspecialties, and
expert and artistic visits. This currently amounts to
$7,888.50 pesos.
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Medical
insurance coverage from the Mexican Social Security
Institute (IMSS), effective as of the third month of
the scholarship, as long as scholarship grantees
comply with the delivery of the documentation
requested in due time and manner in order to proceed
with their admission into the IMSS system.
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At the
beginning of the scholarship, transportation from
Mexico City to the location of the academic
institution where the grantee is to study, and
transportation from there back to Mexico City upon
termination of the scholarship.
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The air
travel New Delhi-Mexico-New Delhi must be covered by
the respective candidate unless otherwise specified.
Any
expenses not stipulated in the foregoing shall be
payable by the scholarship grantee, including: costs
involving study incorporation and revalidation costs;
costs for printing of the thesis; graduation and
degree-procurement processing fees; costs of
registration in the National Register of Foreigners; and
visa renewal fees.
Application
on plain paper (in prescribed format) along with
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 Higher Education, A.2/W.4, Curzon Road
Barracks, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi-110 001” by
31.7.2008. Applications received after 31.7.2008
will not be entertained. Applications can also be
submitted online at the Department website
www.education.nic.in by 31.7.2008
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 31.7.2008 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 31.07.2008,
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 31st August, 2008. The information
concerning Mexican institutions can be obtained by the
candidates from Mexican experts of various universities
in 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
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