1. INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIPS PROGRAM
Mexico Overview

2. Targeting & Selection

3. Indigenous population (comprising c. 63 different ethnic groups)
TARGET POPULATION:
general profile
Indigenous population (comprising c. 63 different ethnic groups)
About 10 million people (approx. 10% of Mexico’s total population)
Began September 1999 when Foundation Vice Presidents presented the idea of a major international fellowship program to Foundation Trustees.
Comprised of four phases…
Initial exploration of idea (Dec Feb. 2000)
Extensive internal and external consultation (Feb. - July 2000)
Advanced Planning (Feb. - July 2000)
Initial Implementation (August present)

4. INDIGENOUS POPULATION:
access to education
OUT OF THE 10 MILLION:
Approx. 40% is illiterate
13% has completed basic education
2.5% has attended university
Began September 1999 when Foundation Vice Presidents presented the idea of a major international fellowship program to Foundation Trustees.
Comprised of four phases…
Initial exploration of idea (Dec Feb. 2000)
Extensive internal and external consultation (Feb. - July 2000)
Advanced Planning (Feb. - July 2000)
Initial Implementation (August present)

5. OUTREACH: major challenges
THE TARGET POPULATION IS:
1. Relatively small in number
2. Dispersed throughout the country
3. Little is known about the precise location of those who have completed undergraduate studies
Began September 1999 when Foundation Vice Presidents presented the idea of a major international fellowship program to Foundation Trustees.
Comprised of four phases…
Initial exploration of idea (Dec Feb. 2000)
Extensive internal and external consultation (Feb. - July 2000)
Advanced Planning (Feb. - July 2000)
Initial Implementation (August present)

6. MAKE IFP A PROGRAM: Of nationwide presence Strategically oriented
OUTREACH: objectives
MAKE IFP A PROGRAM:
Of nationwide presence
Strategically oriented
Independent & Credible in a highly politicized environment
Began September 1999 when Foundation Vice Presidents presented the idea of a major international fellowship program to Foundation Trustees.
Comprised of four phases…
Initial exploration of idea (Dec Feb. 2000)
Extensive internal and external consultation (Feb. - July 2000)
Advanced Planning (Feb. - July 2000)
Initial Implementation (August present)

7. PROMOTIONAL MECHANISMS: impact 2003-2005

8. OUTREACH: key innovations
Regionally differentiated use of promotional visits, distribution of printed materials and media advertisements
Set up in 2002 of a Promotional Committee for annual assessment of results achieved
Progressive approachment to Pathways
Since 2004 Alumni support for promotion and recruitment
Began September 1999 when Foundation Vice Presidents presented the idea of a major international fellowship program to Foundation Trustees.
Comprised of four phases…
Initial exploration of idea (Dec Feb. 2000)
Extensive internal and external consultation (Feb. - July 2000)
Advanced Planning (Feb. - July 2000)
Initial Implementation (August present)

9. COMPLETED APPLICATIONS 2001-2005
2002
2003
2005
2004
Note: The decline in 2005 is due to a more stringent requirement that candidates must have completed their undergraduate studies by June 30 (six months earlier than in previous selections).

10. APPLICANTS 2001-2005: States of origin
Philosophy:
In today’s knowledge-based economy, human capital is more important than physical capital.
But, rather than promote generalized human capital development, IFP seeks to:
Broaden the pool of future leaders by helping the most talented members of disadvantaged groups to pursue advanced degrees
Strengthen the link between education and development by selecting Fellows with outstanding leadership qualities and strong commitment to social goals.
Goal:
Create new leadership among marginalized and disadvantaged communities by providing opportunities for post-baccalaureate study to exceptional individuals from groups that lack systematic access to higher education.

11. APPLICANTS: gender 15 33 30 55 47 180 Women 61 80 88 141 99 469 Men
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
TOTAL 15 33 30 55 47
180 61 80 88
141 99
469
Women
Men

12. IFP = trustworthy program Nationwide presence
OUTREACH: results
IFP = trustworthy program
Nationwide presence
Adequate profile of the pool of candidates
Increasing proportion of female applicants
Began September 1999 when Foundation Vice Presidents presented the idea of a major international fellowship program to Foundation Trustees.
Comprised of four phases…
Initial exploration of idea (Dec Feb. 2000)
Extensive internal and external consultation (Feb. - July 2000)
Advanced Planning (Feb. - July 2000)
Initial Implementation (August present)

13. 117 FELLOWS SELECTION: results Cohort V
Began September 1999 when Foundation Vice Presidents presented the idea of a major international fellowship program to Foundation Trustees.
Comprised of four phases…
Initial exploration of idea (Dec Feb. 2000)
Extensive internal and external consultation (Feb. - July 2000)
Advanced Planning (Feb. - July 2000)
Initial Implementation (August present)

14. SELECTION: key innovations
Selection process structure: Mexico only (separated from Guatemala since 3rd cohort)
NSC Composition:
-Binational (Mexico-Guatemala)
-Inclusion of Alumni since fourth round
-50% are Indians since fifth round
Began September 1999 when Foundation Vice Presidents presented the idea of a major international fellowship program to Foundation Trustees.
Comprised of four phases…
Initial exploration of idea (Dec Feb. 2000)
Extensive internal and external consultation (Feb. - July 2000)
Advanced Planning (Feb. - July 2000)
Initial Implementation (August present)

15. FELLOWS: states of origin

16. FELLOWS: Gender 7 8 9 10 44 Women 13 17 73 Men 2001 2002 2003 2004
Began September 1999 when Foundation Vice Presidents presented the idea of a major international fellowship program to Foundation Trustees.
Comprised of four phases…
Initial exploration of idea (Dec Feb. 2000)
Extensive internal and external consultation (Feb. - July 2000)
Advanced Planning (Feb. - July 2000)
Initial Implementation (August present)
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
TOTAL 7 8 9 10 44 13 17 73
Women
Men

17. FELLOWS: age AGE 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 Total 40- 1 2 7 30-39 8 4 13
Began September 1999 when Foundation Vice Presidents presented the idea of a major international fellowship program to Foundation Trustees.
Comprised of four phases…
Initial exploration of idea (Dec Feb. 2000)
Extensive internal and external consultation (Feb. - July 2000)
Advanced Planning (Feb. - July 2000)
Initial Implementation (August present)
AGE
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
Total
40- 1 2 7
30-39 8 4 13 37
20-29 11 12 17 21 73
TOTAL  20 26 27
117

18. SELECTION: Challenges
To increase proportion of female fellows
To increase proportion of fellows over 30
Timely identification of non-indigenous applicants
Began September 1999 when Foundation Vice Presidents presented the idea of a major international fellowship program to Foundation Trustees.
Comprised of four phases…
Initial exploration of idea (Dec Feb. 2000)
Extensive internal and external consultation (Feb. - July 2000)
Advanced Planning (Feb. - July 2000)
Initial Implementation (August present)

19. Needs assessment,
PAT & Cohort building

20. NEEDS ASSESSMENT: PROCESS & INSTRUMENTS
Stage 1. DURING FINALISTS INTERVIEWS
a. Preliminary evaluation of study objectives and placement preferences
b. First evaluation of preacademic training needs through personal interview
Stage 2. AT FELLOWS-ELECT PHASE
a. Placement orientation meeting
b. Individual evaluations carried out by training institutions
Stage 3. ANALYSIS OF INFORMATION GATHERED (individual & collective)
Began September 1999 when Foundation Vice Presidents presented the idea of a major international fellowship program to Foundation Trustees.
Comprised of four phases…
Initial exploration of idea (Dec Feb. 2000)
Extensive internal and external consultation (Feb. - July 2000)
Advanced Planning (Feb. - July 2000)
Initial Implementation (August present)

21. PAT: Goals 1. Reinforce fellows academic skills
2. Academic support to gain admission
3. Strengthen leadership potential
4. Building group identity
Began September 1999 when Foundation Vice Presidents presented the idea of a major international fellowship program to Foundation Trustees.
Comprised of four phases…
Initial exploration of idea (Dec Feb. 2000)
Extensive internal and external consultation (Feb. - July 2000)
Advanced Planning (Feb. - July 2000)
Initial Implementation (August present)

22. PAT: contents & structure
Academic writing skills, English reading comprehension, I.T., Leadership & teamwork Workshop
2. Structure (interconnected options):
Local training / Distance training / Intensive course
Began September 1999 when Foundation Vice Presidents presented the idea of a major international fellowship program to Foundation Trustees.
Comprised of four phases…
Initial exploration of idea (Dec Feb. 2000)
Extensive internal and external consultation (Feb. - July 2000)
Advanced Planning (Feb. - July 2000)
Initial Implementation (August present)

23. 1. Evaluations suit to the Program specific needs
PAT: Key innovations
1. Evaluations suit to the Program specific needs
2. Inclusion of English and I.T. training distance courses (since 2nd cohort)
3. Increasing emphasis on cohort building and leadership activities
Began September 1999 when Foundation Vice Presidents presented the idea of a major international fellowship program to Foundation Trustees.
Comprised of four phases…
Initial exploration of idea (Dec Feb. 2000)
Extensive internal and external consultation (Feb. - July 2000)
Advanced Planning (Feb. - July 2000)
Initial Implementation (August present)

24. PAT & COHORT BUILDING
Leadership & Teamwork Workshop (Mexico City, March 2004)
Began September 1999 when Foundation Vice Presidents presented the idea of a major international fellowship program to Foundation Trustees.
Comprised of four phases…
Initial exploration of idea (Dec Feb. 2000)
Extensive internal and external consultation (Feb. - July 2000)
Advanced Planning (Feb. - July 2000)
Initial Implementation (August present)

25. PAT & COHORT BUILDING: Results & challenges
1. STRENGHTS:
a. Flexibility of PAT structure to fit the individual and collective needs and circumstances of the fellows
b. Improved syllabuses in relation to the Fellows-Elect academic needs
c. PAT plays a key role to build group identity
2. CHALLENGES:
a. Lack of a self-taught habit among the fellows for distance courses
b. Lack of high-quality schools in some states for local training
c. Deeper discussion and understanding of Leadership in the Indigenous Mexican context
Began September 1999 when Foundation Vice Presidents presented the idea of a major international fellowship program to Foundation Trustees.
Comprised of four phases…
Initial exploration of idea (Dec Feb. 2000)
Extensive internal and external consultation (Feb. - July 2000)
Advanced Planning (Feb. - July 2000)
Initial Implementation (August present)

26. ALUMNI INITIATIVE 1. Launched in February 2005
2. To date 5 working meetings have taken place
3. Results (NOTE: for more details see Appendix 1)
-Clear identification of Alumni needs and concerns
-Integration of an 11-members alumni working-group
-Increasing participation of the rest of the Mexican IFP Alumni community
-Distribution of issues 1 & 2 of “Aquí Estamos” Alumni Magazine
Began September 1999 when Foundation Vice Presidents presented the idea of a major international fellowship program to Foundation Trustees.
Comprised of four phases…
Initial exploration of idea (Dec Feb. 2000)
Extensive internal and external consultation (Feb. - July 2000)
Advanced Planning (Feb. - July 2000)
Initial Implementation (August present)

27. ALUMNI INITIATIVE SCENES
Began September 1999 when Foundation Vice Presidents presented the idea of a major international fellowship program to Foundation Trustees.
Comprised of four phases…
Initial exploration of idea (Dec Feb. 2000)
Extensive internal and external consultation (Feb. - July 2000)
Advanced Planning (Feb. - July 2000)
Initial Implementation (August present)