Programs : Brochure
- Locations: Merida, Mexico
- Program Terms: Academic Year, Fall semester, Spring Semester
- Homepage: Click to visit
- Program Sponsor: CIEE
Mérida is a beautiful, historic, colonial city centrally located on the Yucatán Peninsula just 20 minutes from the Gulf of Mexico. It is surrounded by biodiverse nature reserves, UNESCO archaeological sites, and historic "Pueblos Mágicos," where visitors get an authentic glimpse of Mexico's deep history. Mérida attracts visitors from around the globe to its boutique hotels, excellent restaurants, museums, theaters, and sports facilities. Researchers and students are in good company, as Mérida hosts more than a dozen universities and several national research facilities.
is home to mangroves and thousands of pink flamingos that flock there during the winter months
Marvel at the centerpiece of Mayan civilization and the astronomical precision of El Castillo's – "the Castle's" – design
Mérida's new world-class museum explores Yucatan's past, from its geological origin to the present
GAIN Travel Grants - up to $2,000 toward travel costs guaranteed to all Pell-elgible students.
Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.
Merit-Based Scholarships - $2,500/semester and $750/summer, awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.
Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.
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