General Information

The application process for admission to the different graduate programs at Harvard University must be completed directly by the student with the university.

Applications to obtain funding from the Foundation may only be submitted after the student has been admitted to a full-time graduate program (master’s, doctorate, or PhD) at Harvard University.

1. The Foundation offers financial support based on the student’s financial need, and the amount is determined by the Foundation’s scholarship committee. Our support is granted annually, ranges between $10,000 and $100,000 USD, and may be used for tuition or living expenses.

2. If financial support is approved in the form of a loan, the student and a guarantor must sign a contract.

Financial Support Terms

1. Funds granted by the Foundation are always in U.S. dollars and partially cover the annual cost of the program for the student only (single).

2. If financial support is approved in the form of a loan, the student and their guarantor must sign a contract and a promissory note.

For funding provided in the form of a loan, the repayment terms work as follows:

1. A one-year grace period is granted starting from the date of graduation.
2. Monthly payments must be made over a period of five or seven years, depending on the program, beginning at the end of the grace period.
3. Interest accrues at a fixed annual rate of 5% starting from the date the loan is disbursed.
4. Payments must be made in U.S. dollars or in Mexican pesos at the exchange rate on the date of payment.

FMH will report to the Mexican Credit Bureau any student with outstanding payments.

FMH Policies.

I. Policy on Returning to Mexico

Scholarships granted by the Foundation are subject to the following conditions:

The student agrees to return to Mexico and reside in the country for a period of two consecutive years, either to work professionally, carry out academic activities, or participate in projects that contribute to the country’s development.
The student will have a one-year grace period starting from the date of graduation to fulfill this obligation. During this period, they may pursue further studies, internships, or employment outside Mexico.
If the student does not comply with the commitment to return to and remain in Mexico during the specified period, the scholarship will automatically convert into a loan.
In case of conversion to a loan:

The amount to be repaid will correspond to the total funds received as a scholarship.
Repayment must be made over five to seven years depending on the program.
A fixed annual interest rate of 5% will apply.
The repayment period will begin after the grace period ends.

II. Policy on Converting a Loan into a Scholarship for Full-Time Employment at an Academic or Research Institution in Mexico

The student may request that FMH consider converting their loan into a scholarship if they obtain full-time employment at an academic or research institution in Mexico. The employment must be dedicated to teaching or research at that institution for three consecutive years after graduating from Harvard.

To be considered for this conversion, the student must submit the following documentation to the Foundation at the start of such employment:

A letter on institutional letterhead signed by their supervisor or department head verifying the start date and characteristics of the position
Proof of payment from the institution (payroll or professional fees)
Professional contact information at the institution: position, institution, phone number, address, and email (a screenshot of the website is acceptable)
Two proofs of address (electricity, water, telephone, rent, property tax, internet, gas, etc.)

The Foundation will verify all documentation and make the final decision. If the conversion is approved, the student must submit the above documentation (items 1–4) annually for three consecutive years to verify continued employment. Loan payments will be suspended during these three years. At the end of this period, the loan will be canceled.

If the conversion is not approved, or if the employment conditions under which it was approved are not maintained, the student must immediately resume loan payments.

The Foundation reserves the right to approve or deny the conversion.

III. Policy for LL.M. / S.J.D.

Students who received Foundation support in the form of a loan to pursue the LL.M. program may request conversion of the loan into a scholarship when all of the following conditions are met:

The student has received and accepted an offer of admission to the S.J.D. program from Harvard Law School.
The student has formally waived the LL.M. degree with Harvard Law School, in accordance with the applicable institutional policy (LL.M. waiver).
Harvard Law School’s policy requiring the LL.M. waiver is in effect at the time of entry into the S.J.D. program.

The student must return to reside and work in Mexico for two consecutive years after completing the S.J.D., following a one-year grace period during which they may reside abroad.

The conversion of the loan into a scholarship will be subject to the formalization of a new contract between the student and the Foundation and may only take place once compliance with all the above conditions has been verified.

A signed letter from their supervisor or head of the academic department for three consecutive years, verifying full-time employment at the academic or research institution. Letter should be written in official letterhead.
Contact information, including job title, institution, phone, address, and email.
Proof of residency in Mexico with two documents which can be electric, gas or water bills, tax payments, phone bills, rental agreement, etc.

The Fundacion will verify all information provided and make a final decision. All documents should be submitted for consideration, any incomplete requests will not be considered and student will have to commence payment of the corresponding loan.

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