Sheinbaum Announces New University Scholarship in Zacatecas

President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo reaffirmed her commitment to education in Zacatecas, stating it is a central focus of the "Fourth Transformation" agenda in Mexico. During the delivery of "Becas del Bienestar" (Welfare Scholarships), Sheinbaum announced the new "Gertrudis Bocanegra" scholarship specifically for higher education students in the state. "Education, education, education, and more education is what we are working for in the Fourth Transformation of public life in Mexico," Sheinbaum declared, acknowledging the efforts of parents as the school year concludes. She contrasted her administration's approach with others, stating, "There are governments that take away, and there are governments that give. And we are governments that give to the people." She also highlighted existing scholarships like Rita Cetina and Benito Juárez. The "Gertrudis Bocanegra" scholarship will be available to all students in public universities starting in September. Sheinbaum explained that it is a joint effort with the governor to provide a minimum monthly amount for transportation, recognizing it as a significant expense for students. "Everything we can do for the girls, boys, and youth of Mexico, we will do," she promised, adding that the scholarship amount would increase as the administration progresses. Sheinbaum also acknowledged the teachers' efforts, referencing recent demonstrations by the National Coordinating Committee of Education Workers (CNTE) in Zacatecas. Mario Delgado, head of the Secretariat of Public Education (SEP), reported that over 22 million students will receive scholarships this year, a historic figure for Mexico. He mentioned that the Rita Cetina scholarship for basic education students would provide 2,500 pesos in August as part of the new school cycle. Delgado also noted significant investments in education, including over 24 billion pesos in more than 75,000 schools through the "La Escuela es Nuestra" program.

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Education, education, education, and more education is what we are working for in the Fourth Transformation of public life in Mexico.