Becas MOB

What Becas MOB does

Becas MOB (legal name: Becas Magdalena O. Vda. de Brockmann, A.C.) is a private nonprofit scholarship foundation founded on April 29, 1993 by Guillermo Brockmann Obregón in memory of his mother, with an irrevocable initial endowment of $1,500,000 USD. Headquartered in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, the foundation awards scholarships to outstanding Mexican citizens (under 33 years old, minimum 8.5/10 GPA) to pursue 1-2 year master's degrees at leading universities abroad, excluding medicine, dentistry, arts, sports, architecture/design, and MBA programs. Recipients must commit to returning to Mexico to work for at least five years post-graduation; 70% of the scholarship is structured as a forgiven grant upon fulfillment of this commitment, and 30% as an interest-free credit repayable over three years. To date, the foundation has awarded 468 scholarships totaling over $9,000,025 USD, with a 99%+ master's degree completion rate.

The foundation's operational model rests on three pillars: (1) an endowment professionally managed by Fisher Investments, Inc. and held in custody by Schwab Financial Services, governed by bylaws requiring 5-5.5% annual distribution in scholarships; (2) formal partnerships with Cambridge Trust (UK, 2/year), the French Embassy/IFAL (up to 6/year), École Polytechnique (France, 1/year), and IHE Delft (Netherlands, 2/year) that enable full-coverage scholarships; and (3) a three-stage selection process combining document review, in-person interviews in Guadalajara, and psychological evaluation. The annual application cycle opens June 15, with shortlisting in January, final decisions in March, and contract signing in July. Special named sub-programs include Beca Adolf B. Horn Jr., Beca Robert Leslie, and Beca al Compromiso Social (in partnership with Corporativa de Fundaciones A.C.).

Becas MOB operates without proprietary technology, relying instead on a standard web application portal and an alumni community platform. Its revenue mechanics are nonprofit: no commercial sales, with operating costs covered outside endowment distributions. The foundation has progressively scaled from 6 scholarships in its first year to 12-15 annually, and its endowment has compounded at >4.4% net of all disbursements since inception. Marketing channels include the foundation's website, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, X, and a monthly newsletter distributed to the Graduados MOB Association of 468+ alumni. Co-financing from corporate sponsors (McKinsey, Booz Allen Hamilton, Bank of America, Xerox, Banamex, ICA, among others) has totaled over $750,000 USD cumulatively, supplementing endowment-funded scholarships.

Name

Becas MOB

Legal name

Becas Magdalena O. Vda. de Brockmann, A.C.

Website

https://becasmob.org.mx

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Becas MOB is a Guadalajara-based nonprofit foundation, established in 1993 with a $1.5M USD endowment, that awards scholarships to outstanding Mexican graduates to pursue master's degrees at top universities abroad, requiring a five-year return-to-Mexico commitment.

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Product category

Scholarship Services

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Other Grantmaking and Giving Services (813219), Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Foundation/NGO & Philanthropic Scholarships (EDAIAOAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Degree-Level Scholarships (Undergrad/Masters/PhD/Postdoc) (EDAIAOAE), Scholarship & Fellowship Foundations and Trusts (EDADAHAC), College Access, Scholarships & Student Success Nonprofits (BPAGADAE), University/Institutional Scholarships & Tuition Waivers (EDAIAOAG)

Keywords

• Graduate scholarship funding
• Postgraduate study abroad
• Merit-based scholarships
• Education financial aid
• Master's degree grants

Headquarters

HQ city

Guadalajara

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Endowment-Derived Scholarship Disbursements: Becas MOB is a nonprofit foundation funded by an irrevocable endowment established by Guillermo Brockmann Obregón in 1992 ($1,500,000 USD initial donation). The endowment is managed by Fisher Investments, Inc. and held in custody by Schwab Financial Services, with a mandate to distribute between 5% and 5.5% of the endowment annually in scholarships. The foundation does not generate commercial revenue; all funds for scholarships come from endowment returns, matching contributions from university partners, and third-party co-funding arrangements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Becas MOB is a Mexican nonprofit scholarship foundation that provides financial support for outstanding Mexican graduates to pursue master's degrees at universities abroad. The foundation offers partial scholarships in the $23,000–$30,000 USD range as well as 75% and 100% full-coverage scholarships delivered through institutional partnerships with universities such as Cambridge, École Polytechnique, and IHE Delft. The program operates under a hybrid grant-credit model in which 70% of awarded funds are forgiven if the recipient returns to Mexico after completing their studies.

Product overview

Becas MOB (Becas Magdalena O. Vda. de Brockmann) is a scholarship foundation offering financial support for Mexican students to pursue master's degrees abroad. The organization operates multiple scholarship products: the main scholarship program providing 70% grant and 30% credit structure with total coverage of $23,000-$30,000 USD; 100% full coverage scholarships through university partnerships; 75% coverage scholarships; and partial scholarships for any quality foreign university. Special named scholarships include Beca Adolf B. Horn Jr., Beca Robert Leslie, and Beca al Compromiso Social. Institutional partnerships include programs with Cambridge University (up to 2 annual scholarships), France/IFAL (up to 6 annual scholarships), École Polytechnique (1 annual scholarship), and IHE Delft Netherlands (2 annual scholarships). Digital services include an online application portal and alumni database platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Beca Adolf B. Horn Jr. Special scholarship for outstanding candidates committed to developing technology or promoting business development in Mexico upon return.
• Beca Robert Leslie
• Beca al Compromiso Social

Products and services

• Becas MOB Main Scholarship Program Core scholarship offering for outstanding Mexican graduates pursuing master's degrees abroad, with partial awards in the $23,000–$30,000 USD range under a hybrid grant-credit model.
• 100% Full Coverage Scholarship Full tuition and living-cost coverage scholarship for Mexican graduates pursuing master's studies at partner universities abroad.
• 75% Coverage Scholarship High-coverage scholarship covering 75% of master's program costs at partner universities for qualifying Mexican graduates.
• Partial Scholarship ($23,000–$30,000 USD) Partial scholarship ranging from $23,000 to $30,000 USD to support Mexican graduate students pursuing master's degrees abroad.
• Brockmann Cambridge Scholarship Named scholarship supporting Mexican graduates pursuing master's studies at the University of Cambridge under the foundation's partnership program.
• Convenio con Francia Institutional partnership program enabling Mexican graduates to pursue master's studies at French partner institutions.
• Convenio con École Polytechnique Institutional partnership with École Polytechnique in France providing master's study opportunities for Mexican graduates.
• Convenio con IHE Delft Institutional partnership with IHE Delft in the Netherlands providing master's study opportunities for Mexican graduates.
• Beca Adolf B. Horn Jr. Named donor-funded scholarship for Mexican graduates pursuing master's studies abroad.
• Beca Robert Leslie Named donor-funded scholarship for Mexican graduates pursuing master's studies abroad.
• Beca al Compromiso Social Named scholarship for Mexican graduates demonstrating social commitment in addition to academic merit, supporting master's studies abroad.
• Online Scholarship Application Portal Web-based platform for prospective Mexican graduate students to apply for Becas MOB scholarships, submit required documentation, and track their application status.

Quantifiable outcome

• 468 scholarships awarded totalling over $9,000,025 USD since 1993 (including 2025 awardees)
• +4 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IHE Delft (Institute for Water Education, Netherlands)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Becas MOB signed a partnership agreement in 2025 with IHE Delft — Institute for Water Education, located in Delft, Netherlands, operating under the auspices of UNESCO. The agreement provides 2 full scholarships per year for the 1-year MSc in Water and Sustainable Development program, covering 100% of tuition and living expenses. IHE Delft is one of the world's top institutions for water studies, covering all disciplines from engineering to law and social sciences. This is Becas MOB's most recent high-profile partnership.
• École Polytechnique (France)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Becas MOB signed a collaboration agreement with École Polytechnique of France in 2022 covering one scholarship per year for any of its seven English-language 'Masters in Science and Technology' programs (two-year duration). Becas MOB contributes 27,000 EUR covering first-year tuition and living expenses; École Polytechnique covers second-year tuition. Student is responsible for approximately 10,000 EUR of second-year living costs. Programs include: ViCAI, TRAI, LLGA, STEEM, EESM, CyS, and IoT. École Polytechnique ('X') is France's most prestigious engineering school, founded in 1794 and under the French Ministry of Defense.
• French Embassy in Mexico / IFAL (Instituto Francés de América Latina)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018A joint scholarship program (Gobierno Frances/Becas MOB) established in July 2018 with the French Embassy in Mexico (via IFAL), renewed and expanded in May 2020 to include English-language programs. Up to 6 scholarships per year are awarded for 2-year master's programs in any discipline at French public higher education institutions under the MESR (71 universities and partner institutions). Becas MOB contributes $23,000 USD paid in 5 bimonthly installments over 2 years; IFAL covers tuition (up to 3,770 EUR/year), social security/health insurance, Campus France fees, visa costs, and provides priority access to public university housing with APL subsidies. A 4-6 month mandatory internship in France is required. The agreement runs for 5 years starting from the 2024 fall intake.
• Corporativa de Fundaciones A.C. (Mexico)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013In July 2013, Becas MOB created the 'Beca al Compromiso Social' (Social Service Scholarship Program) with Corporativa de Fundaciones A.C., a community foundation focused on empowering civil society organizations. The program supports nonprofit leaders in capacity building and training, with 2 joint scholarships awarded each year for master's programs in civil society organization management. The agreement has been renewed successively.
• Cambridge Trust (Cambridge Commonwealth, European and International Trust)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Since 2009, Becas MOB (as the Brockmann Foundation) has partnered with the Cambridge Trust to offer the Brockmann Cambridge Scholarships for Mexican students to pursue any master's degree at the University of Cambridge. The scholarship covers tuition fees (at international rates), maintenance (at UKRI PhD stipend rates), visa costs, and immigration health surcharge. Costs are split 50:50 between the Brockmann Foundation and the Cambridge Trust. Up to 2 scholarships are awarded annually. The current agreement, signed July 25, 2025, covers the 2026-27 through 2028-29 academic years. Recipients must return to Mexico within 6 months of graduation (or 1 year if authorized for professional practice). The 30% repayment obligation applies upon return.
• Fundación Carolina (Spain)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2003In 2003, Becas MOB signed an agreement with Fundación Carolina de España to provide up to 3 jointly sponsored scholarships annually for qualified Mexicans to study at affiliated Spanish universities. This expanded study options for Mexican students in Spain.
• University of Alberta (Canada)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2001In 2001, an agreement was signed with the University of Alberta to grant up to 5 joint fellowships annually for Mexican students in science or engineering master's programs. Extended in 2009 to include all thesis-based master's programs. Maintained until 2013.
• Chevening Secretariat / British GovernmentminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1999In June 1999, Becas MOB signed an agreement with the British Government for a joint Chevening Scholarship awarded annually to an outstanding Mexican student for a master's in social sciences at a public UK university. The highly competitive program aimed to develop future diplomatic and leadership ties between Mexico and the UK. This agreement was maintained until 2017.
• CONACYT (Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología, Mexico)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1997A milestone partnership was signed in April 1997 with CONACYT, Mexico's government agency for science and technology scholarships and research funding. After years of close collaboration, the relationship matured to the point where a formal agreement is no longer necessary, indicating ongoing informal cooperation to avoid duplication of scholarship efforts.
• Government of the State of JaliscominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1997In November 1997, Becas MOB was entrusted by the Jalisco State Government with the pro-bono administration of a unique scholarship program for public servants (initially $150,000 USD/year for 2 years). The program was extended twice — in March 2000 for 10 years and again in May 2010 for another 10 years — and concluded in 2020. Becas MOB selected all fellows and guided their university admission process.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fundación Carolina: Spanish foundation offering scholarships for Latin American students to study in Spain. Directly comparable in mission (international scholarship foundation, target audience, return-to-home-country requirement) and structure (mixed grant/co-funding model, multiple university partners).
• Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program: Large-scale philanthropic scholarship program funding African students at global universities. Comparable in model (foundation-funded, university-partnered, return-to-home-country emphasis) and mission (developing-country talent pipeline); differs in geographic focus (Africa vs. Mexico) and scale.
• Fundación La Caixa (la Caixa Foundation): Major Spanish foundation offering international postgraduate scholarships, including programs for Latin American students. Comparable in foundation-driven model, multi-country scholarship offering, and elite-university partnerships; differs in significantly larger scale and broader European focus.
• Fulbright Program (U.S. Department of State): U.S. government-funded international exchange program offering scholarships for Mexicans to study in the United States. Comparable in target candidates, scholarship model, and return-to-home-country emphasis; differs in being government-administered and U.S.-focused.
• Becas Santander: Corporate-funded scholarship platform from Grupo Santander offering postgraduate scholarships to Latin American students including Mexicans for international study. Comparable in target audience and scholarship model; differs in being corporate-led rather than independent foundation.
• CONACYT / SECIHTI (Mexican Government): Mexico's primary government science and technology scholarship agency. Direct comparator — Becas MOB has had formal coordination with CONACYT since 1997 — competing for the same Mexican postgraduate talent pool but operating at a much larger scale as a federal agency.
• FUNED (Fondo Universal para las Actividades de los Estudiantes): Mexican student mobility foundation that funds Mexican students to study abroad at top universities. Most directly comparable to Becas MOB in target population, mission, and country focus; both are nonprofit foundations supporting Mexican postgraduate scholars internationally.
• Chevening Scholarships (UK FCDO): UK government scholarship program for outstanding emerging leaders from around the world (including Mexico) to study in the UK. Becas MOB had a formal joint Chevening agreement from 1999-2017, making it a direct comparator in mission, candidate profile, and operating model.
• DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service): German government scholarship organization funding international students (including Mexicans) for master's and doctoral study in Germany. Comparable in candidate profile and scholarship structure; broader in country coverage and larger in scale.

Others

• Cambridge Trust: University of Cambridge's official scholarship trust. Listed as a peer rather than a direct competitor because it is a Becas MOB partner since 2009; included for context as a fellow endowment-style scholarship institution with overlapping beneficiary population (international master's students at Cambridge).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/mobbecas
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/becas-mob

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Profiles1 record

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