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Latin American Student Ambassador Scholarships
Get a Fully-Funded Fall '25 or Spring '26 Latin America Program*
Embrace Latin culture, history, and language on a life-changing, fully-funded CIEE Latin America study abroad program for fall 2025 or spring 2026*. YOU could be one of 100 exceptional student leaders selected for this competitive Latin American Student Ambassador Scholarship.
To Apply:
- Fill out the form to receive further application instructions later this summer
- Submit a qualifying CIEE Latin America program application (the $50 application fee is waived for the eligible programs below)
- Complete the Scholarships & Grants portion of the CIEE application
Eligibility Requirements:
- Have a submitted application for any qualifying program by March 1, 2025 (for a fall 2025 program) or September 15, 2025 (for a spring 2026 program)
- Be nominated by your school, who will review applicants and select final nominations; if selected to be a Latin American Student Ambassador, you'll be notified by CIEE
- Be an undergraduate sophomore or junior from an accredited institution at the time of participation
- Be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or permanent resident
- Preference for Pell-eligible applicants (not required)
If Selected, You Must:
- Be passionate about experiencing Latin American culture
- Act as an ambassador for your program, sharing your journey on social media
Qualifying Programs
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Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Liberal Arts
- Open Campus Block
- Semester in Buenos Aires
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Santiago, Chile
- Liberal Arts
- Open Campus Block
- Semester in Santiago
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Monteverde, Costa Rica
- Open Campus Block
- Sustainability + The Environment
- Tropical Ecology + Conservation
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Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic
- Liberal Arts
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Yucatán, Mexico
- Liberal Arts
- Open Campus Block
- Semester in Yucatán
*The Latin American Ambassador Scholarship fully covers CIEE program fees but won't cover students' full cost to their home universities. Check with your institution for full fee details.