Hidalgo distributes 71 million pesos in university scholarships, benefiting 17,400 students

Hidalgo Governor Julio Menchaca Salazar has launched the "Becas para la Transformación 2026" program, distributing 71 million pesos in scholarships to 17,400 university students. This initiative marks Hidalgo as the second-highest state in Mexico for higher education scholarship investment. The first phase awarded 11,700 scholarships.

Governor Menchaca highlighted a significant increase in the state's budget for youth, with current investment exceeding 33 billion pesos, up from approximately 24.7 billion in 2022. He emphasized that Hidalgo possesses a robust system for secondary and higher education, designed to expand opportunities for young people and curb migration driven by a lack of academic alternatives. He urged students to use their education responsibly and honor their families' sacrifices.

Representing the scholarship recipients, Olaff Mendoza Muñoz, a student at the Universidad Tecnológica Tula-Tepeji, spoke about the positive impact these scholarships have on families and communities. "Investing in education is a decision of social justice, well-being, and the future," he stated, adding that students are committed to contributing to Hidalgo's development.

The state's Secretary of Public Education, Natividad Castrejón Valdez, reported that 130 million pesos are allocated to the "Becas para la Transformación" program this year. The goal is to decrease school dropout rates, broaden educational access, and support young talent across Hidalgo.

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Behind every support is a family with more peace, a student who can continue, and a community with much hope. Investing in education is a decision of social justice, well-being, and the future.