Press release from Southwest Texas College
08-14-24
UVALDE, TEXAS
Top Picture: On the left Dr. Hector Gonzales, SWTX President, and on the right, Vivian Juarez Mondragon, Mexican Consulate of Eagle Pass Principal Consul.
Southwest Texas College (SWTX) and the Mexican Consulate in Eagle Pass, Texas, today announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to increase educational access for Mexican nationals and persons of Mexican origin residing in the United States. The partnership aims to provide financial support for students pursuing middle or higher education through the IME Becas program.
Through this collaboration, SWTX and the Mexican Consulate will jointly contribute $13,000 USD to support eligible students with tuition, fees, and course materials. The program will focus on high school, technical education, undergraduate, and graduate programs, both in-person and online.
“We are thrilled to partner with the Mexican Consulate to offer this incredible opportunity to our students,” said Dr. Hector Gonzales, President of SWTX. “This initiative aligns with our commitment to providing accessible and affordable education to all members of our community.”
The IME Becas program, funded by the Mexican government, offers financial assistance to eligible students. To qualify, individuals must be Mexican nationals or of Mexican origin residing in the United States.
For more information about the IME Becas program and eligibility requirements, please contact the student advising department at Southwest Texas College.
About Southwest Texas College
Southwest Texas College is a regional, “open door” institution serving an 11-county area that stretches from the Texas Hill Country to the US-Mexican border. Since 1946 SWTX has provided accessible, affordable, high-quality education that prepares students to successfully transfer to senior colleges and universities; enter the job market; pursue their professional and personal goals; and contribute to the economic growth of the region. The company’s mission is to enrich lives and advance growth through the education of our diverse communities.
To learn more about SWTX, visit swtjc.edu. For more information on this story, contact Ismael Martinez, SWTX Social Media/Public Relations Specialist at 830-591-2942 or imartinez@swtjc.edu.
