Scholarships for Students in Chihuahua
Mario Delgado Carrillo, the Secretary of Public Education (SEP), announced that over 3,574 million pesos have been allocated by the Mexican government for scholarships and school infrastructure in Chihuahua through two key programs: “Becas para el Bienestar” and “La Escuela es Nuestra.”
- 182,269 secondary students in Chihuahua are receiving the “Rita Cetina” scholarship, totaling 1,537 million 805 thousand pesos.
- 112,394 young adults in upper-secondary education are beneficiaries of the “Benito Juárez” scholarship, with an investment of 167 million 743 thousand pesos.
- The “Jóvenes Escribiendo el Futuro” scholarship supports 6,193 university students for 179 million 597 thousand pesos.
These scholarships aim to ensure that students in Chihuahua stay enrolled and reduce school dropout rates, as directed by President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo.
New School Construction and Reconversion
The federal and state governments agreed on constructing a new preparatory school and converting two existing secondary schools (3061 in Ciudad Juárez and 3020 in Chihuahua City) into preparatory schools offering evening classes. This initiative will invest 136 million 500 thousand pesos in these three facilities.
The new schools will offer programs such as Robotics, Automation, Electromobility, International Trade, and Customs. The goal is to provide students with opportunities to continue their education after completing secondary school, as instructed by President Sheinbaum.
“La Escuela es Nuestra” Program
Through “La Escuela es Nuestra,” the infrastructure of 2,223 basic education schools and 182 bachillerato plants will be improved, marking the first time bachillerato institutions are included. The total investment for this project is 652 million 600 thousand pesos.
Support from Chihuahua Governor Maru Campos
Governor María Eugenia Campos Galván expressed gratitude to the SEP and Mario Delgado for their collaboration in designing and implementing public policies benefiting children and adolescents in Chihuahua.
“President Claudia Sheinbaum has her mind and heart in the state of Chihuahua because collaboration is important for the benefit of girls, boys, adolescents, and young people,” said Maru Campos.
Mario Delgado’s Visits to Educational Institutions
During his working visit to Chihuahua, Mario Delgado Carrillo visited several educational institutions to promote health and well-being initiatives.
- Primary School “Martín Ortiz Larriva”: Delgado encouraged teachers, students, and administrators to join the “Vive saludable, vive feliz” strategy, aiming to eliminate junk food consumption in schools.
- Colegio de Bachilleres Plantel 10: He addressed the “Aléjate de las drogas. El fentanilo te mata” (Stay Away from Drugs. Fentanyl Kills) strategy, praising teachers for their work in raising awareness about drug addiction dangers.
- CECyTECH Plantel 6: Delgado discussed transforming Media Superior education to meet labor market demands, announcing new programs like Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Automation, Cybersecurity, and International Trade.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the total investment for scholarships and school infrastructure in Chihuahua? The Mexican government has allocated over 3,574 million pesos for scholarships and school infrastructure improvements.
- Which programs are providing the scholarships? The “Becas para el Bienestar” and “Jóvenes Escribiendo el Futuro” programs offer scholarships to secondary, upper-secondary, and university students.
- What new educational programs are being introduced? New programs include Robotics, Automation, Electromobility, Comercio Internacional (International Trade), and Aduanas (Customs) at the new and converted schools.
- What is the purpose of “La Escuela es Nuestra” program? This initiative aims to improve the infrastructure of basic education schools and, for the first time, bachillerato plants across Chihuahua.
