Latin American and Latino Studies Program Study Abroad Scholarship, Puebla, Mexico
The Latin American and Latino Studies Program at the U of A is funding three scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each to cover study abroad expenses for the 2023 Study Abroad Program in Puebla, Mexico.
The application process is open to all full-time undergraduate students who are LALS majors or minors, although non-majors/minors may apply. The award also aims to enhance diversity in study abroad and preference will be given to students from underrepresented communities such as first-generation students, members of ethnic minority groups, students with a documented disability and students with demonstrated financial need.
Eligibility
The following criteria will be considered by the selection committee of the Latin American and Latino Studies program:
- Undergraduates only (who have completed at least 24 credit hours)
- Minimum GPA of 2.5 or better
- In state or out of state
- For Language/Cultural option, must successfully complete SPAN 1013 before departure
- For Service Learning option, must successfully complete SPAN 2013 before departure
- Summer program only
- One-page proposal justifying how the study abroad program and scholarship will enrich academic development and success
Award Deadline
To be considered, candidates must submit a completed application by April 7. Please submit your application to Dr. Steven Rosales, chair of the LALS awards committee, at rosales@uark.edu.
Award Amount
Three scholarships of $1,000 each will be awarded.
Topics
Contacts
Steven Rosales, associate professor
Department of History
949-278-3686,
rosales@uark.edu
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