The government of Mexico will kick off the payment distribution for the highly anticipated Benito Juárez Scholarship for February 2025, as announced by the Secretary of Public Education, Mario Delgado. This scholarship, aimed at vulnerable students across basic, upper secondary, and higher education, will experience a noticeable increase, bringing the total deposit to $1,900.00 pesos for the lower educational tiers.
Beginning on February 4, 2025, with beneficiaries whose last names start with the letter 'A', the schedule outlines how payments will continue through to February 24, covering all eligible students based on the alphabetical order of their surnames. Through this strategic approach, the Ministry hopes to efficiently manage the disbursement process.
"La Beca Benito Juárez aumentó $60.00 para este 2025, por lo que el monto que se depositará en febrero 2025 será de $1,900.00 pesos," stated Secretary Delgado, highlighting the government's commitment to supporting education accessibility. The payment schedule is as follows:
- February 4: A
- February 5: B
- February 6: C
- February 7: D, E, F
- February 10, 11: G
- February 12: H, I, J, K
- February 13: L
- February 14, 15: M
- February 17: N, Ñ, O
- February 18: P, Q
- February 19, 20: R
- February 21: S
- February 22: T, U, V
- February 24: W, X, Y, Z
For students pursuing higher education, the financial support is significantly higher at $5,800 pesos per bimonthly installment. This tiered support structure is intended to mitigate educational dropout rates by addressing financial barriers. According to additional reports, "Los beneficiarios pueden disponer del dinero en cualquier momento y utilizarlo en establecimientos autorizados," indicating the funds are accessible for immediate use as the beneficiaries see fit.
Details concerning the distribution of new Banco del Bienestar cards for the Beca Rita Cetina, aimed at educational support for lower-tier students, were also discussed at the recent press conference led by Julio León. Families registering for this program between February and March will receive their cards and can begin utilizing their funds starting March 2025. León noted, "Los primeros beneficiarios en recibir el apoyo económico serán los de apellidos que empiecen con A este lunes 4 de febrero," emphasizing the structured outreach and execution of the scholarship program.
The government is also opening calls for additional scholarships targeted at upper secondary education and university students aspiring to benefit from the “Jóvenes Escribiendo el Futuro” program. These actions reflect the administration’s broader strategy to bolster education retention and accessibility across the board.
The continuation of these initiatives underlines the commitment of the Mexican government to reduce educational inequality and to sustain students’ academic journeys. The scholarships not only provide immediate financial relief but also work to reinforce the infrastructure necessary for educational persistence.
Beneficiaries are encouraged to remain informed on these developments via official channels to avoid scams, maintaining the integrity of the program aimed at empowering, educating, and enabling vulnerable students across the nation.