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Princeton in Latin America Fellowship

https://www.pila-princeton.org/

Application period: September to November

Eligibility requirements:

• U.S. citizens, permanent residents, holders of valid U.S. student visas
• seniors and young alumni
• basic knowledge of host country language*

* Most positions require some knowledge of the regional language (Spanish, Portuguese, French).

Award summary and conditions: Princeton in Latin America partners with non-governmental organizations and community, governmental and multilateral organizations throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. Fellows commit to a full-year service fellowship with PiLA partners. PiLA fellowships are paid positions. Fellows receive a monthly stipend from PiLA or the partner organization, or a combination of the two. Stipends cover housing, food, and local transportation.

Fellows are expected to cover:

• application fee ($100, with reductions available for students receiving financial aid)
• fellowship placement fee, payable on acceptance of fellowship ($500)
• transportation expenses to/from Princeton, New Jersey for orientation (June)
• medical and emergency evacuation insurance
• visa fees
• round-trip airfare to/from Latin America

Note: PiLA will work with all fellows to arrange student loan deferrals and health insurance, and to obtain any necessary visas.


Application process:
online

Application requirements:

• online application form
• resume
• unofficial transcript(s)
• letters of recommendation (2): one academic/professional and one language assessment
• application fee

Faculty representative: Director for Fellowships and Grants

Fellowships and Grants
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