Latin America Scholarships and Savings
Take advantage of special savings for CIEE Study Abroad Programs in Latin America
CIEE Leading Change in Latin America
This year, CIEE is leading the world to Latin America through a number of bold initiatives:
- Recruiting 100 Latin American Student Fellows to receive a full semester scholarship and $2,000 living stipend to study abroad in Latin America
- Reducing the cost of CIEE’s Open Campus Semester programs in Latin America to just $11,000, a savings of $5,500
- Offering low-cost program pricing across the suite of CIEE study abroad and internship programs in Latin America
Learn more about how you can study or intern abroad in Latin America and fall in love with Latin culture, history, art, and language.
The CIEE Leading Change in Latin America Student Fellowship
100 exceptional student influencers will be selected to spend a full semester abroad on one of CIEE’s Latin American semester programs. Each student will be awarded a full scholarship for the CIEE program fee and receive a $2,000 living stipend. Latin American Student Fellows will capture their life-changing experiences and share them with peers and the global community.
Choose from eligible semester programs in spring '26 in Buenos Aires, Argentina; São Paulo, Brazil; Santiago, Chile; Monteverde, Costa Rica; Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic; Mérida, Mexico; or San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Fall in Love with Latin America | Open Campus Spring ‘26
Spend up to 18 weeks studying or interning abroad in Latin America for just $11,000 on one of CIEE’s Open Campus semester programs.
CIEE’s Fall in Love with Latin America scholarship provides a $5,500 award for any CIEE Open Campus semester program in spring ‘26, including Buenos Aires, Argentina; Santiago, Chile; Monteverde, Costa Rica; or Mérida, Mexico.
No additional application is necessary; simply apply to one of these programs for spring ‘26, enroll in three consecutive Open Campus Blocks in Latin America (in one location or multiple locations!), and your grant will automatically be applied!
Unlock Study Abroad in Latin America on a Budget
CIEE is making living and learning in Latin America even more affordable with reduced costs across CIEE Latin America programs! If you've been dreaming of studying abroad on Mexico's picturesque Yucatán Peninsula, or in Costa Rica's cloud forest, now's the time to apply!
CIEE Offers More Programs in More Latin American Countries for Less Money
If you are looking to study abroad in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Mexico, or in Puerto Rico, CIEE has dozens of programs to choose from – all priced lower than comparable programs offered by other study abroad providers.
Average Cost of Latin American Semester Programs by Provider
| Country / City | CIEE Non-Profit | IFSA Non-Profit | IES Non-Profit | CEA CAPA Private Equity | CET For Profit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina — Buenos Aires | $14,950 | $16,075 | $16,500 | $14,995 | N/A |
| Brazil — São Paulo | $14,950 | N/A | N/A | N/A | $19,790 |
| Chile — Santiago | $14,950 | $18,595 | $18,350 | N/A | N/A |
| Costa Rica — Monteverde | $11,000 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Dominican Rep. — Santiago | $13,950 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Mexico — Mérida | $14,950 | $16,350 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Average Cost of Latin American Summer Programs (6-weeks) by Provider
| Country / City | CIEE Non-Profit | IFSA Non-Profit | IES Non-Profit | CEA CAPA Private Equity | CET For Profit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina — Buenos Aires | $5,450 | $6,410 | $6,185 | $7,432 | N/A |
| Brazil — São Paulo | $5,925 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Chile — Santiago | $5,925 | N/A | $6,540 | N/A | N/A |
| Costa Rica — Monteverde | $4,950 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Dominican Rep. — Santiago | $6,400 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Mexico — Mérida | $4,500 | $7,490 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Study what you want, where you want
See CIEE's extensive catalog of summer, short-term, and semester programs Latin America
Study Abroad in Argentina
CIEE Semester Programs in Buenos Aires
| Program | Cost | Duration | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIEE Open Campus | $5,500/block (Enroll in 1-3 blocks) | 6 per block | 6-7 per block |
| CIEE Semester in Buenos Aires | $14,950 | 18 weeks | 12-18 |
| Sustainable Smart Cities | $14,950 | 18 weeks | 12-18 |
| CIEE Engineering, Technology + Sciences | $14,950 | 18 weeks | 12-18 |
| CIEE Liberal Arts | $14,950 | 20 weeks | 15-18 |
| CIEE Global Internship | $8,950 | 12 weeks | 9-13 |
| CIEE Intern + Study Abroad | $10,950 | 12 weeks | 12-14 |
CIEE Summer and Short-Term Programs in Buenos Aires
| Program | Cost | Duration | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIEE Summer In Buenos Aires | $5,450 | 6 weeks | 6-7/block |
| CIEE Summer Community Public Health | $8,750 | 8 weeks | 10 |
| CIEE Summer Global Internship | $6,950 | 8 weeks | 6 |
| CIEE Summer Intern + Study Abroad | $5,950 | 6 weeks | 6-7 |
| CIEE Summer Intensive Spanish Language | $8,750 | 8 weeks | 10 |
| CIEE January in Buenos Aires | $3,950 | 3 weeks | 3 |
Study Abroad in Brazil
CIEE Semester Programs in São Paulo
| Program | Cost | Duration | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIEE Semester in São Paulo | $14,950 | 12 weeks | 12-14 |
| CIEE Business + Culture | $14,950 | 12 weeks | 12-14 |
| CIEE Sustainable Smart Cities | $14,950 | 12 weeks | 12-14 |
| CIEE Engineering, Technology + Sciences | $14,950 | 12 weeks | 12-14 |
| CIEE Liberal Arts | $17,950 | 20 weeks | 15-18 |
| CIEE Arts + Sciences (Fundacao Getulio Vargas) | $17,950 | 21 weeks | 15-18 |
| CIEE Global Internship | $8,950 | 12 weeks | 9-13 |
| CIEE Intern + Study Abroad | $10,950 | 12 weeks | 12-14 |
CIEE Summer and Short-Term Programs in São Paulo
| Program | Cost | Duration | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIEE Summer In São Paulo | $3,950 | 4 weeks | 3-4/session |
| CIEE Summer Global Internship | $6,950 | 8 weeks | 6 |
| CIEE Summer Intern + Study Abroad | $5,950 | 6 weeks | 6-7 |
Study Abroad in Chile
CIEE Semester Programs in Santiago
| Program | Cost | Duration | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIEE Open Campus | $5,500/block (Enroll in 1-3 blocks) | 6 weeks/block | 6-7/block |
| CIEE Semester in Santiago | $14,950 | 19 weeks | 15-18 |
| CIEE Liberal Arts | $14,950 | 19 weeks | 15-18 |
| CIEE Engineering, Technology + Sciences | $14,950 | 19 weeks | 12-18 |
| CIEE Sustainable Smart Cities | $14,950 | 19 weeks | 12-18 |
| CIEE Global Internship | $8,950 | 12 weeks | 9-13 |
| CIEE Intern + Study Abroad | $10,950 | 12 weeks | 12-14 |
CIEE Summer and Short-Term Programs in Santiago
| Program | Cost | Duration | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIEE Summer In Santiago | $3,950 | 4 weeks | 6-7/session |
| CIEE Summer Global Internship | $6,950 | 8 weeks | 6 |
| CIEE Summer Intern + Study Abroad | $5,950 | 6 weeks | 6-7 |
| CIEE January in Santiago | $3,950 | 3 weeks | 3 |
Study Abroad in Costa Rica
CIEE Semester Programs in Monteverde
| Program | Cost | Duration | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIEE Open Campus | $5,500/block (Enroll in 1-3 blocks) | 12 weeks | 12-14 |
| CIEE Semester in Monteverde | $14,950 | 12 weeks | 12-14 |
| CIEE Ecology + Sustainability | $14,950 | 12 weeks | 12-14 |
| CIEE Engineering, Technology + Sciences | $14,950 | 12 weeks | 12-14 |
| CIEE Global Internship | $8,950 | 12 weeks | 9-13 |
| CIEE Intern + Study Abroad | $10,950 | 12 weeks | 12-14 |
CIEE Summer and Short-Term Programs in Monteverde
| Program | Cost | Duration | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIEE Summer in Monteverde | $4,950 | 4 weeks | 3-4/session |
| CIEE Summer Sustainability + the Environment | $5,450 | 6 weeks | 6-7/block |
| CIEE Summer Tropical Ecology + Conservation | $9,250 | 8 weeks | 10 |
| Summer Global Internship | $6,950 | 8 weeks | 6 |
| Summer Intern + Study Abroad | $5,950 | 6 weeks | 6-7 |
| January in Monteverde | $3,950 | 3 weeks | 3 |
Study Abroad in Dominican Republic
CIEE Semester Programs in Santiago de los Caballeros
| Program | Cost | Duration | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIEE Semester in Santiago de los Caballeros | $13,950 | 15 weeks | 12-18 |
| CIEE Liberal Arts | $13,950 | 15 weeks | 15-18 |
CIEE Summer and Short-Term Programs in Santiago de los Caballeros
| Program | Cost | Duration | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIEE Summer In Santiago de los Caballeros | $3,950 | 4 weeks | 3-4/session |
| CIEE Summer Community Public Health | $8,850 | 8 weeks | 10 |
| CIEE January in Santiago de los Caballeros | $3,950 | 3 weeks | 3 |
Study Abroad in Mexico
CIEE Semester Programs in Mérida
| Program | Cost | Duration | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIEE Open Campus | $3,250/block (Enroll in 1-3 blocks) | 6 per block | 6 per block |
| CIEE Semester in Mérida | $9,950/semester | 12 weeks | 12-14 |
| CIEE Engineering, Technology + Sciences | $9,950/semester | 12 weeks | 12-14 |
| CIEE Liberal Arts (UADY) | $14,950/semester | 20 weeks | 12-18 |
| CIEE Global Internship | $6,950/semester | 12 weeks | 9-12 |
| CIEE Intern + Study Abroad | $6,950/semester | 12 weeks | 12-14 |
| CIEE Arts + Sciences (UAM) | $14,950/semester | 19 weeks | 15-18 |
CIEE Summer and Short-Term Programs in Mérida
| Program | Cost | Duration | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIEE Summer In Mérida | $3,450/block | 4 weeks | 3-4/session |
| CIEE Summer STEM + Society | $3,500/block | 6 weeks | 6-7/block |
| CIEE Summer Global Internship | $3,950 | 8 weeks | 6 |
| CIEE Summer Intern + Study Abroad | $3,500 | 6 weeks | 6-7 |
| CIEE January in Mérida | $2,950 | 3 weeks | 3 |
Study Abroad in Puerto Rico
CIEE Semester Programs in San Juan
| Program | Cost | Duration | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIEE Semester in San Juan | $9,950 | 12 weeks | 12-14 |
| CIEE Business + Culture | $9,950 | 12 weeks | 12-14 |
| CIEE Ecology + Sustainability | $9,950 | 12 weeks | 12-14 |
| CIEE Engineering, Technology + Sciences | $9,950 | 12 weeks | 12-14 |
| CIEE Global Internship | $6,950 | 12 weeks | 9-13 |
| CIEE Intern + Study Abroad | $8,950 | 12 weeks | 12-14 |
CIEE Summer and Short-Term Programs in San Juan
| Program | Cost | Duration | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIEE Summer In San Juan | $3,950 | 4 weeks | 4/session |
| CIEE Summer Global Internship | $4,950 | 8 weeks | 6 |
| CIEE Summer Intern + Study Abroad | $4,950 | 6 weeks | 6-7 |
All CIEE Scholarships and Grants
Be sure to explore all CIEE Scholarships and Grants. CIEE awards millions of dollars annually for college study abroad programs. Our scholarships and grants cover need-based, merit-based, and program-specific opportunities for semester, summer, and quarter programs. Simply complete the Scholarships & Grants section of your application, and our team will award you with any CIEE funding you may be eligible for.
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