When Will Bienestar Cards Be Delivered to Rita Cetina Scholarship Beneficiaries in Jalisco?

is part of the support package promoted by the Government of Mexico for students attending public secondary schools. This program provides 1,900 pesos bi-monthly, an amount that can be used for:

• Books and educational materials
• Food
• School supplies
• Stationery
• Uniforms
• Transportation between home and school For this cycle, the new beneficiaries are primarily students who entered the first grade of secondary school during September, when official registration opened.

Rita Cetina Scholarship Card Delivery

The CNBBBJ confirmed that the card delivery process will be conducted in blocks, based on the school, scholarship modality, and the volume of registered students.

The most important dates for Rita Cetina Scholarship beneficiaries are:

1. Tuesday, November 18: official start of card delivery for the Rita Cetina Scholarship for:
   • Secondary school students receiving the Rita Cetina Scholarship
   • New beneficiaries registered in September
   • Parents or guardians previously registered on the platform The coordination reaffirmed that only parents or guardians who completed the initial application process will be able to pick up the card.
2. Tuesday, November 25: staggered delivery for upper-secondary and higher education levels Although this date applies more to other educational levels, it is relevant as it indicates the order in which the Government will distribute the cards:
   • New beneficiaries of upper-secondary education (Benito Juárez Scholarship)
   • Higher education students (Jóvenes Escribiendo el Futuro - Youth Writing the Future program)
   • Finally, public secondary schools (Rita Cetina Scholarship) This order will allow each institution to manage timelines without saturation.

Where Will Bienestar Cards for the Rita Cetina Scholarship Be Delivered in Jalisco?

Although there is no unified national calendar published by the Federal Government, the CNBBBJ indicated that each school will be responsible for informing beneficiaries of the date, time, and delivery location through internal notices. The most common locations for card delivery are:

• School facilities
• Bienestar Bank branches
• Locations designated by state delegations
• Auditoriums or community centers enabled by the Ministry of Bienestar The recommendation is for parents and guardians to stay vigilant for notices from the secondary school where the student is enrolled.

Required Documents to Receive the Bienestar Card

Delivery will only be processed if all documents are presented in original and copy. Otherwise, public servants are not authorized to hand over the card.

Documents for the Parent or Guardian

• Official identification (original and copy)
• Birth certificate
• CURP
• Proof of address (not older than 3 months)

Documents for the Student

• Birth certificate
• CURP

It is important to note that the CNBBBJ issued a message specifically addressed to families who completed their registration this year:

• Only registered parents or guardians will be able to pick up the card.
• Representatives not listed in the system will not be admitted.
• If the registered parent cannot attend, only the person listed as the official guardian must come.

Who Will Receive the Bienestar Card in Jalisco During This Period?

The delivery includes beneficiaries from three programs:

• Benito Juárez Scholarship – Upper-Secondary Education
• Jóvenes Escribiendo el Futuro (Youth Writing the Future) – Higher Education
• Rita Cetina Scholarship – Secondary Education For the 2025–2026 school cycle, registrations included:
• Over 1 million new entrants for the Rita Cetina Scholarship
• Over 1.7 million for the Benito Juárez Scholarship
• Over 57 thousand for Jóvenes Escribiendo el Futuro The magnitude of these registrations explains why delivery is conducted in stages and from educational institutions.

What Should Beneficiaries in Jalisco Do?

To avoid setbacks, parents and students are advised to:

• Check school notices daily.
• Bring all documents in original and copy.
• Do not send unregistered individuals to pick up the card.
• Arrive early, as lines can be long.
• Inquire at the school whether delivery will be at the institution or an alternate location.
• Store the card in a safe place once received.

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