Galveston College and the Mexican Consulate in Houston celebrated a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing in early July which awarded the college $2,000 from the Institute for Mexicans Abroad Scholarship (IME Becas) program for eligible GC students.
The IME Becas program provides economic resources for Mexican students currently enrolled in an academic plan offered by institutions of higher education in the United States.
The MOU, held at the Mexican Consulate’s offices in Houston, was signed by the Director of the Galveston College Foundation and Development, Kelly Kennedy, and Consul General of the Mexican Consulate, Maria Elena Orantes Lopez.
For more information about financial aid and scholarships available at Galveston College, call 409-944-1235, or email [email protected], or visit https://www.gc.edu/financial-aid/index.php.
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Galveston College was founded in 1967 and is a comprehensive community college providing the residents of Galveston Island and the surrounding region with academic, workforce development, continuing education and community service programs.