Visit to Supervise Construction Projects and Announce Educational Scholarships
During a visit to supervise construction projects in Tabasco, Mexico, Secretary of Public Education, Mario Delgado Carrillo, announced significant changes to educational scholarships in the region. Accompanied by Governor Javier May Rodríguez, Delgado highlighted the expansion of the Rita Cetina Universal Scholarship and progress on various educational infrastructure projects.
Rita Cetina Universal Scholarship Expansion
Delgado explained that, following instructions from President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, starting in 2026, all primary school students in public schools will receive the Rita Cetina Universal Scholarship. This initiative aims to ensure that no student abandons their education due to financial constraints.
- More than 12 million children across Mexico will benefit from this scholarship expansion.
- The initiative will cover over 21 million beneficiaries of the Bienestar Scholarships.
Delgado emphasized, “Education is a right, not a privilege. Our duty is to guarantee equal educational opportunities for everyone in Mexico. This is the commitment of the Fourth Transformation.”
Educational Infrastructure Projects and Progress
During the visit, Delgado and Governor Rodríguez oversaw several key projects:
- Supervised construction work at the Tomás Garrido Canabal Primary School in Ejido Dos Montes, Centro municipality.
- Delivered the first phase of construction for Colegio de Bachilleres de Tabasco number 52.
- Inaugurated buildings E, F, I, and the general remodeling of Colegio de Bachilleres de Tabasco number 3.
- Inaugurated the construction of the state secondary school 27 de Febrero.
- Handed over legal certainty to 77 educational institutions.
Program La Escuela es Nuestra (NEM)
Delgado also reported on the progress of Program La Escuela es Nuestra (NEM) in Tabasco, which now supports both lower and upper secondary education levels for the first time.
- 116 preparatorias (upper secondary schools) and 1,590 educational institutions at the basic education level are receiving support.
- The program has invested 545 million pesos in Tabasco.
Current Scholarship Recipients
Delgado highlighted that, currently, more than 346,000 secondary students, 103,000 preparatoria students, and 17,000 higher education students in Tabasco are receiving educational scholarships.
Expansion of Centro de Bachillerato Tecnológico Agropecuario (CBTA) No. 54
Delgado announced the expansion of Centro de Bachillerato Tecnológico Agropecuario (CBTA) No. 54, reaffirming the Mexican government’s commitment to supporting young people in achieving their dreams through education.
Governor’s Perspective on Educational Advancements
Governor Javier May Rodríguez praised the close collaboration between the state and federal governments, led by President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, for the steady progress in modernizing and transforming Tabasco’s educational system.
Rodríguez mentioned that his administration has allocated over 540 million pesos to educational infrastructure this year, ensuring the right to education for children, adolescents, young people in Tabasco.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the Rita Cetina Universal Scholarship? It’s a scholarship program for public primary school students in Mexico, ensuring they don’t abandon their education due to financial constraints.
- When will all primary school students in Mexico receive this scholarship? Starting in 2026, all primary school students in public schools will receive the Rita Cetina Universal Scholarship.
- What other educational projects were announced during the visit? Projects included overseeing construction work at Tomás Garrido Canabal Primary School, delivering the first phase of Colegio de Bachilleres de Tabasco number 52, inaugurating buildings at Colegio de Bachilleres de Tabasco number 3, launching the construction of secondary school 27 de Febrero, and handing over legal certainty to 77 educational institutions.
- How many students currently receive educational scholarships in Tabasco? More than 346,000 secondary students, 103,000 preparatoria students, and 17,000 higher education students in Tabasco are receiving educational scholarships.
