Monday, December 3, 2012, the Embassy of Haiti in Mexico and the Autonomous University of the State of Mexico (UAEM), signed a cooperation agreement on, in particular, the granting of Excellence scholarships to Haitian students. The Agreement was signed by Ambassador Guy G. Lamothe and Docteur es Sciences Eduardo Gasca Pliego, Rector of UEAM.

Under the terms of this Agreement, the UAEM is committed tooffer to the student community of Haiti in Mexico an annual quota of scholarships. The institution intends also perform some research work and of training in areas related to the development of Haiti, including in the sector of small and micro enterprises.

The Ambassador Lamothe specified to HaitiLibre "This is a framework agreement, the formalities of application will be determined gradually. Because they will be of scholarships of Excellence, the prerequisites are of high level and the student should be able to have a folder of Excelllence before participating in recruitment and maintain this level of excellence throughout the curriculum offered by the UAEM. It should be noted that this facility is also given to Haitian students already living in Mexico."

Recalling that education is a priority of President Martelly, Ambassador Lamothe considers that this agreement, is one more proof of the desire of Mexico to assist Haiti, especially in the field of education.

Already, for the year 2012-2013, the first three Haitian with scholarship begin a degree program in computer engineering.

From left to right, top to bottom, souvenir photo with the first Haitian with scholarship of the UAEM - Speech of the Ambassador of Haiti in Mexico Guy G. Lamothe to the Board of UAEM December 3rd, 2012 - Signing of the agreement of granting of scholarships - Ambassador Lamothe and the Rector of UAEM Dr. Edouardo Gasca Pliego.

The Rector of UEAM, insisted on the duty of his institution to encourage Haitian students who demonstrate excellence. He also stressed the cultural richness of Haiti and the increasingly interest of Latin America in general and Mexico in particular, to better understand this culture. Note that UEAM should soon increase French course offered on its various campuses.

The Embassy of Haiti in Mexico, will strive to facilitate the exchange relations between the UAEM and Haitian university centers, public and private. Haiti will have more opportunity to promote within the UAEM, a better understanding of its culture through various activities.

Recall that the Haitian and Mexican governments, just sign an agreement for the granting by Mexico of 300 scholarships [on 3 years] to Haitian students in various disciplines. https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-7269-haiti-education-mexico-grants-300-scholarships.html

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The Autonomous University of the State of Mexico, which has its headquarters in the city of Toluca de Lerdo was established in 1828 and currently offers hundred and twenty eight (128) licensing programs. It has an enrollment of over 65,000 students on 15 campuses. Two Mexican presidents including the current, Enrique Peña Nieto, are graduates of this prestigious university center.

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