Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo — The Solidaridad Municipal Government, led by Mayor Estefanía Mercado, announced today the launch of an initiative offering one thousand scholarships covering 50% of tuition costs for individuals aged 25 and older seeking to earn a university degree.
Partnership for Educational Access
The program is the result of a collaboration between the Playa del Carmen government, the Universidad de la Mujer Quintanarroense (UMQ), and the Red Educativa México. To qualify, applicants must be at least 25 years old, provide proof of a minimum of three years of work experience, and currently reside in Quintana Roo.
Available Degree Programs
The scholarship covers a selection of career paths designed to align with labor market demands, including:
- Early Childhood Education
- Pedagogy
- Public Administration
- Law
- Accounting
- General Administration
- Industrial Engineering
- Systems Engineering
- Communication
- Marketing
Flexible Online Learning Model
All programs will be delivered entirely online, allowing students to balance academic pursuits with professional and personal responsibilities. In addition to the 50% tuition reduction, beneficiaries will receive access to a basic English module focused on customer service—a critical skill in the region’s tourism-driven economy—as well as a masterclass on gender-based violence prevention, underscoring the program’s holistic approach.
Application Details
Interested individuals can find further information and submit applications through the UMQ website at www.umqroo.org or by completing the form available at https://zfrmz.com/aqVjwJerKtp0iIeNjYKj.
More Lifestyle
- Mahahual Hosts Nearly 100 Birdwatchers for 12th Regional Pajareada
- Five Finalists Chosen for Xmatkuil Fair Ambassador Contest
- Yucatecan Filmmaker Wins Ariel Award for Cliff Divers Film
- Same-Sex Marriages Nearly Triple in Yucatán as 2025 Sets an Eight-Year Record
- Yucatán Monitors Low-Pressure System in Gulf of Mexico for Possible Cyclone
More Playa del Carmen
- Why Quintana Roo’s Sewer Gap Is Polluting Cenotes and Coasts
- Calica Mine Lands to Become Ecological Restoration Zone, Conanp Says
- Bull Shark Diving Hits Carrying Capacity in Playa del Carmen
- Playa del Carmen Plans to Restore 750 Meters of Beach in November Using Sand Recovered from Sargassum Cleanup
- Federal Court Halts Macondo Playacar Construction, Voids Building Permit

