Who We Are
Brillantes Caminantes is a nonprofit organization based in Guanajuato, Mexico. We award scholarships to outstanding local students with limited economic resources and who are often the first in their family to attend university. Indeed, many are the first in their families to complete high school.
Along with a monthly stipend, each student receives a laptop at the beginning of their first year and is connected to a mentor who will provide support throughout their university career. We also provide additional financial support for dental, physical, and mental health needs, as well as for extracurricular academic opportunities.
Since its founding in 2009, Brillantes Caminantes has given scholarships to 66 students.
Our Students
Currently our students are studying medicine, nursing, veterinary science, psychology, political science, arts and culture, mathematics, robotics, biochemistry, industrial relations, and pedagogy.
In September 2023, Brillantes accepted two new students, for a total of 21 students for the 2023-24 academic year.
The selection process
consists of:
- A written application
- A personal interview
- A family visit
- Applicants must have a minimum 9.0 grade point average and demonstrate economic need
Recent Geological Engineering Graduate
Consuelo Aguayo Lona Gives Her Thanks
“Without any hesitation, I can say that Brilliantes Caminantes has been my savior. I remember the day when my high school counselor told me about the scholarship. Unfortunately, it was the same day the application and supporting documents were due to be submitted to Brillantes. So, I gathered everything in a single afternoon and (because time was running out) ran to deliver them. After several interviews, I was awarded a scholarship
I am infinitely grateful for all the support—not only for the economic assistance, but also for the career guidance, the monthly presentations, workshops and pastorelas, which—although initially difficult—improved my self-confidence. Knowing that someone cares about your academic and personal growth was always satisfying and comforting. Your enthusiasm for supporting others is to be admired.
I can only recognize the great work you do, because you change the lives of so many students and their families. I see myself in August 2016, full of dreams, beginning my studies without the slightest idea of how this will unfold. Four and a half years later, it is time to follow a new path—towards work and new challenges.
This is not a farewell, because I know that at any moment I can meet a fellow student or one of the members and I will eagerly greet them, because Brillantes Caminantes is like a wonderful family that grows more and more every day.”