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.