# Aguascalientes state scholarship programs > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/aguascalientes-state-scholarship-programs > Updated: 2026-07-30T20:28:33.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 3. In early July 2026, Aguascalientes partnered with Nissan Mexico to launch the Nissan Scholarship Program, offering 25 fully funded Technical University scholarships in Quality Management for students aged 18‑25 who meet academic criteria. Applications closed on 3 July and the first cohort began classes in September. A week later the state unveiled its Innovation Agenda 2050, announcing 1,000 high‑specialization scholarships in artificial intelligence to build talent for emerging digital and smart‑city sectors. The launch ceremony at the Museo Descubre gathered researchers, academics, officials and representatives of public research centres such as CIDE, CIATEQ, CIO, Cimat and Centrogeo, with Governor Teresa Jiménez emphasizing the role of talent and ethical AI. On 30 July, the Centro de Comando, Control, Comunicación, Cómputo, Coordinación e Inteligencia (C5i) received a national emergency‑center award at TechDay 2026, highlighting the centre’s advanced real‑time response capabilities under Governor Jiménez’s security plan. In the same event, the Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología del Estado de Aguascalientes (Incytea) confirmed that the AI scholarships will be fully funded and delivered by the tech firm Academia Inadaptados, involving students from the Universidad Tecnológica de Aguascalientes, Universidad Tecnológica Metropolitana de Aguascalientes, Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes and other regional institutions. ## Claims - The C5i of Aguascalientes was recognized as the best emergency center in Mexico by Airbus Public Safety and Security México at TechDay 2026. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The recognition was due to the C5i's implementation of technology and innovation in public safety. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Governor Tere Jiménez leads the state security plan called 'Blindaje Aguascalientes'. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Michelle Olmos Álvarez is the head of the C5i. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The State of Aguascalientes, through Incytea, awarded 1,000 full scholarships for AI training to university students. (single source) - Ana Claudia Morales Dueñas is the director of Incytea and leads the AI scholarship program. (single source) - The AI training will be delivered by the Mexican tech company Academia Inadaptados. (single source) - Scholarship recipients will study at universities including UTA, UTMA, UTC, UC, UNPOL, UTR, UNITI, UAA, ITA, ITEL, ITPA and Nissan University. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-07-30: Aguascalientes C5i Wins Innovation Award, State Grants 1,000 AI Scholarships Aguascalientes' C5i earned an Airbus innovation award at TechDay 2026, while the state granted 1,000 full AI scholarships through Incytea. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexico-expands-free-ai-training-with-programs-in-nuevo-laredo-and-aguascalientes ### 2026-07-10: Aguascalientes launches 1,000 AI specialization scholarships Aguascalientes' Innovation Agenda 2050 includes 1,000 AI scholarships for university students, a state award ceremony and plans to boost tech, digital government and smart‑city initiatives. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/aguascalientes-launches-1000-ai-specialization-scholarships ### 2026-07-01: Aguascalientes launches Nissan scholarship program for 25 young adults Aguascalientes and Nissan Mexico offer 25 fully funded scholarships for a new technical degree in Quality Management, open to 18‑25‑year‑olds; applications close 3 July 2026. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/aguascalientes-launches-nissan-scholarship-program-for-25-young-adults --- Cite as: Aguascalientes state scholarship programs. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/aguascalientes-state-scholarship-programs