Most funding programs on this site are built for individual students. This one is different, and that difference decides whether it is worth your time. The Government of Mexico, through the Mexican Agency for International Development Cooperation (AMEXCID), runs periodic calls for projects that invite groups from partner nations to work with Mexican institutions. The current example is the 2026 Call for Projects of Canadian Indigenous Academic Groups, which opened on July 30, 2026.
So before anything else: this is project funding for academic groups, not a degree scholarship for a single student. If you are a Pakistani student looking for a funded master's or PhD seat in Mexico, this call is very unlikely to be your route. You can read the full scholarship details on our listing, and if Mexico is your target, browse all Mexico scholarships for options aimed at individual students.
A call for groups, not a scholarship for one student
AMEXCID uses calls like this one to support international research and academic cooperation. Instead of paying one person's tuition, the money goes toward collaborative academic projects carried out in Mexico, in cooperation with AMEXCID. The listed eligible levels are faculty, researchers, professional development and academic groups. Undergraduate and taught postgraduate students are not on that list.
The 2026 call is narrow. It is aimed at Canadian Indigenous Academic Groups, and the eligible field is described simply as projects by those groups. The call is publicized internationally through EduCanada, which is why the official link points to the EduCanada scholarships page rather than a Mexican government site.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Provider | Mexican Agency for International Development Cooperation (AMEXCID) / Government of Mexico |
| Current call | 2026 Call for Projects of Canadian Indigenous Academic Groups |
| Funding | Full or partial, depending on the project; exact amounts are in the official guidelines |
| Level | Faculty, researchers, professional development, academic groups |
| Opening date | July 30, 2026 |
| Deadline | Varies, confirm on the official site |
| Where projects happen | Mexico |
| Official site | EduCanada scholarships page |
Can a Pakistani applicant take part in the 2026 call?
Going by what is published, the 2026 call is restricted to an eligible academic group, and the named group is Canadian Indigenous Academic Groups. Nothing in the available information says the call is open to Pakistan or to all nationalities. If you are a Pakistani student or researcher, check eligibility for your nationality and situation directly in the official call before spending any effort on a proposal.
There is one realistic angle. AMEXCID runs these calls periodically, and the target group changes from call to call. A Pakistani faculty member or research team could keep an eye out for future calls that name partner countries or groups they belong to. That is a watching brief, not an application plan.
The published requirements are short:
- You must belong to an eligible academic group, such as Canadian Indigenous Academic Groups for the 2026 call.
- Your application must follow AMEXCID project guidelines.
- You must meet every specific criterion in the official call for projects.
That last point does a lot of work. The summary information is thin, and the real eligibility rules, eligible activities and submission channels sit in the program guidelines.
Where the money goes
The funding is described in general terms: support for collaborative academic projects as outlined by AMEXCID, institutional partnership support between Canadian and Mexican entities, and support for international research and academic exchange. Funding is listed as full or partial, which tells you very little on its own.
No currency amounts or budget caps are published in the summary. The official advice is to consult the guidelines for exact amounts and project budget limits. Do not build a budget on guesses. Read the call document first, then size the project to fit.
Also notice what is missing. There is no mention of a monthly stipend, tuition waiver, airfare or health insurance for an individual. That fits a project grant, and it is one more sign this is not a typical student scholarship.
What goes into a project application
Three kinds of documents are listed:
- Project proposal documentation
- Identification documents for participating members
- Institutional endorsement letters where required
The proposal is the core of the file. Because this is a cooperation call, a strong proposal should make clear who the partners are on both sides, what the group will actually do in Mexico, and how the work fits the aims of the call. Endorsement letters are only needed "where required," so check the guidelines to see whether your institution has to sign off.
If you are ever preparing a group application from Pakistan for a future call, our documents checklist for international scholarships covers general paperwork habits such as consistent names across passports and institutional letters.
Submitting a proposal to AMEXCID
- Read the official AMEXCID call for projects and its guidelines in full.
- Prepare the project proposal and supporting documents.
- Submit through the designated AMEXCID submission portal or channel by the date given in the call.
The submission channel is not named in the summary, so the guidelines are your only reliable source for where and how to send the file. Start from the EduCanada listing and follow it to the official call.
The July 30, 2026 opening and the missing deadline
The 2026 call opened on July 30, 2026. A closing date is not published in the summary, and the deadline is listed as varying, so confirm it on the official site. Treat the opening date as the start of the clock, not the end. The official tips recommend preparing proposals well ahead of that opening date, which means groups that start writing only after a call opens are already behind.
Mistakes that sink applications like this
The most common mistake is simple: applying when you are not in the eligible group. Group-specific calls are not flexible on this, and a polished proposal from the wrong group will not get through. The official tips say to make sure all collaborative partners meet the specific group criteria before applying, and that applies to every member, not just the lead.
The second mistake is treating the summary as the rulebook. The summary is short on purpose. Exact amounts, budget limits, eligible activities and the submission route all live in the AMEXCID guidelines.
Third, people miss calls because they only check once. AMEXCID publishes calls periodically. The official advice is to monitor the EduCanada news section and the official AMEXCID channels for updates. If you are a researcher who might fit a future call, set a reminder to check them regularly.
For individual Pakistani students, the honest advice is to skip this one and spend your energy on programs built for you. Our scholarships guide for Pakistani students is a better starting point.
Frequently asked questions
What is the AMEXCID Call for Projects?
It is a funding initiative by the Government of Mexico, through AMEXCID, that supports collaborative academic groups. The 2026 edition is the Call for Projects of Canadian Indigenous Academic Groups.
Can I use this to fund a master's degree in Mexico?
No, not as described. It funds collaborative academic projects for eligible groups, and the listed levels are faculty, researchers, professional development and academic groups. Look at individual student scholarships instead.
Are Pakistani applicants eligible?
The 2026 call targets Canadian Indigenous Academic Groups, and nothing published says it is open to Pakistan. Check eligibility for your nationality in the official call. Future calls may target different groups.
How much funding does a project get?
Funding is listed as full or partial, with no amounts in the summary. The exact currency amounts and budget limits are in the official AMEXCID guidelines.
When is the deadline?
The 2026 call opened on July 30, 2026. The deadline varies, so confirm it on the official site before planning your submission.
Who runs the program?
The Mexican Agency for International Development Cooperation (AMEXCID) administers it. The call is publicized internationally through EduCanada.
For the exact rules and dates, go to the official EduCanada page and the AMEXCID call it links to, and keep the full scholarship page bookmarked for updates.