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Michoacán Sets Dec. 15–21 Registration for Gertrudis Bocanegra Transit Scholarship

The program provides 1,900 pesos every two months to public university students to ease commuting costs and curb dropouts.

Overview

  • Applications will be accepted online at www.becagertrudisbocanegra.gob.mx during the Dec. 15–21 window.
  • The scholarship targets 98,569 higher‑education students across 121 public institutions, with outreach assemblies already reaching 41,336 students.
  • Eligibility includes being a Mexican resident of Michoacán, enrolled in a state public university, aged 17–30, showing economic need for transport, and not receiving similar support.
  • Beneficiaries are slated to receive physical cards in January and February 2026, with cash disbursements planned for March 2026.
  • The initiative, part of the Plan Michoacán por la Paz y la Justicia, was detailed by federal and state education officials in a national morning briefing.