Distribution Of Banco Del Bienestar Cards For The Rita Cetina Scholarship Begins In Puerto Vallarta

The wait is over. In Puerto Vallarta, the distribution of bank cards corresponding to the new Universal Scholarship for the Well-being of Basic Education: the Rita Cetina Scholarship, promoted by President Claudia Sheinbaum, begins. The official distribution kicked off at the Ixtapa Dome, and in the coming days, the various secondary schools in the municipality will be served.

The Rita Cetina Scholarship seeks to guarantee the right to education and directly support the families of basic education students in public schools across the country. In this first phase, the support will be provided to those enrolled in secondary school and will later be extended to primary and preschool students.

What is the Rita Cetina Scholarship?

This program is part of the federal government's education policy and represents a historic investment in the well-being of Mexican children and adolescents. During 2025, each beneficiary family will receive 1,900 pesos every two months, deposited directly into their Banco del Bienestar card. Additionally, families with more than one student in secondary school will receive an additional 700 pesos for each enrolled child.

The goal of the scholarship is to help reduce school dropout rates and support the financial situation of households that entrust their children's academic education to government schools.

Requirements for Card Collection

Education authorities have announced that card collection will be conducted by school. Parents or legal guardians must attend on the date indicated by each school, presenting a copy of the following documentation, in addition to the original for verification:

Guardian:

● Current official identification (INE or passport).

● Birth certificate.

● Proof of address (no older than 3 months).

● CURP (Spanish National Identity Document).

For the student (scholarship recipient):

● Birth certificate.

● CURP (Spanish National Identity Document).

Please note:

● A receipt will be provided along with the card. This is an important document that you should keep for future reference.

● During the delivery, photographs of the tutor will be taken; therefore, it is recommended not to wear sunglasses or hats on the day of the application.

● If the student cannot attend, their presence is not required to receive the card.

● If the parent or guardian cannot attend on the indicated day, they must go to the nearest State Representative Office to complete the application and receive the card later.

Another step closer to the Fourth Transformation

With the implementation of this scholarship, the Fourth Transformation government reaffirms its commitment to education as a right, not a privilege. The Rita Cetina Scholarship honors the memory of one of Mexico's most important feminist educators and represents unprecedented support for Vallarta families who strive daily for a better future for their children.

Local education authorities have reiterated the importance of paying attention to the announcements issued by each school regarding the dates and times for card delivery.

For any questions, please contact the school principal or visit the offices of the Ministry of Welfare in the Scholarships section at the DIF (National Institute of Family and Family Development) at La Aurora, Puerto Vallarta.