Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua – The Municipal Institute of Youth of Juarez (IMJJ) has announced a new scholarship program for incoming university students in public institutions. This initiative, detailed in six separate calls, aims to provide significant support to young people pursuing higher education, including covering the cost of first enrollment and providing a free laptop.
Participating Universities and Application Details
Osvaldo Rivas, director of the IMJJ, confirmed that calls have already been published for several institutions, with only the Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua (UACH) pending. The scholarships are open to new students at the following universities:
- Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez (UACJ)
- Instituto Tecnológico de Ciudad Juárez (ITCJ)
- Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua (UACH)
- Universidad Tecnológica de Ciudad Juárez (UTCJ)
- Universidad Tecnológica Paso del Norte (UTPN)
- Universidad Pedagógica Nacional (UPN)
- Escuela Normal Superior
The call for the Universidad Tecnológica Paso del Norte (UTPN) is currently open and offers 250 scholarships, representing an investment of 500,000 pesos. Interested students can register through the official municipal government platform.
Scholarship Benefits and Costs
In addition to covering the first enrollment fee, beneficiaries of the UTPN scholarship will receive a comprehensive school kit, which includes:
- A laptop
- A backpack
- A thermos
- A USB memory stick
For those considering the UTPN, the admission application fee is 400 pesos, and the quarterly tuition is 2,100 pesos. The deadline to apply for admission is August 3rd, with the admission exam scheduled for August 4th. This exam will be conducted online and is diagnostic in nature, meaning all who take it are guaranteed a place at the institution.
Supporting Higher Education in Ciudad Juarez
This initiative by the IMJJ underscores the municipal government’s commitment to fostering educational opportunities and supporting the youth of Ciudad Juarez. By alleviating the financial burden of enrollment and providing essential tools like laptops, the program aims to ensure that more students have access to and can succeed in higher education.
The scholarships are a crucial step towards promoting academic achievement and professional development among the city’s young population, ultimately contributing to the region’s overall growth and prosperity.
Source: https://www.unotv.com/becas/becas-universitarias-ciudad-juarez-2026-daran-inscripcion-y-computadora-gratis/
