Midland College and Consulado de Carrera de México partner to provide scholarshipsJanuary 17, 2018

The scholarships will 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 2017, 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 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 are awarded based not only on financial need, but also on demonstrated academic and technical competency.  This grant enhances our mission of assisting with economic development in providing proficient, qualified employees for Permian Basin business and industry.”

Pictured here:  Back row (left to right) - Sergio Francisco Salinas Meza, consul of Mexico in Presidio, and Dr. Steve Thomas, MC President.  Front row - IME BECAS scholarship recipients from left to right Virginia Macias, Manuela Natividad and Alexis Ramirez.