Midland College and Consulado de Carrera de México partner to provide scholarshipsDecember 06, 2017

Midland College (MC) President Dr. Steve Thomas and representatives from the Consulado de Carrera de México enter into an agreement to provide scholarships for the spring 2018 semester to Mexicans and individuals of Mexican origin who are working and/or studying in Midland. The scholarships enable qualified students to participate in educational programs that facilitate their individual development and, in turn, provide an educated, skilled workforce for the Permian Basin.

In late August, MC officials received a letter from the Sergio Francisco Salinas Meza, Cónsul of México in Presidio, TX, inviting the college to apply for the scholarship grant. According to Mr. Salinas, the grant is being awarded to higher education institutions in order to contribute in raising the educational levels of Mexicans and Mexican-Americans living in the United States. The grant is awarded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mexico and the Institute for Mexicans Abroad through the Consulate of México in Presidio, TX.

“We welcome the opportunity to work with the Mexican consulate to provide another means for our students to receive financial assistance for adult education, academic/transfer and workforce programs,” said Dr. Thomas. “Scholarships will be awarded based not only on financial need, but also on demonstrated academic and technical competency. This grant will enhance our mission of assisting with economic development in providing proficient, qualified employees for Permian Basin business and industry.”

Individuals interested in applying for the scholarship should contact Karely Quintana, associate director of the MC Cogdell Learning Center, kquintana@midland.edu, (432) 686-4901.