Who Can Apply: Mexican students enrolled in undergraduate, master’s or doctoral arts and culture studies at public or private higher-education institutions in Mexico or abroad. Eligible fields include visual arts, performing arts, film, architecture and literature; no Santander account is required.
The Focus: Support the continuation of higher-education studies and professional development for Mexican students with a track record and potential in arts and culture; gastronomy scholarships are a separate stream.
The Funding: Three arts and culture scholarships award MXN $200,000, MXN $150,000 and MXN $100,000, totalling MXN $450,000 to support continuing studies. Applications are free through Santander Open Academy.
Key Requirements: Register online through Santander Open Academy, enter your RFC tax identifier and provide a current student ID or, if unavailable, an INE identity card.
DeadlineMonday, November 9, 2026
AwardThree arts/culture scholarships: MXN 200,000, MXN 150,000 and MXN 100,000.
Application notesRegister through Santander Open Academy, enter RFC and provide a current student ID or INE. Awardees have three calendar days to accept. Further form requirements could not be read.
Post-selection obligations: Selected applicants receive results through the platform and email and must accept their scholarship within three calendar days.