CIEE Leading Change in Latin America Student Award
Get a Fully-Funded Fall '25 or Spring '26 College 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 CIEE Leading Change in Latin America Student Award.
To Apply:
- Fill out the form to receive further application instructions
- Submit a qualifying CIEE Latin America college program application (the $50 application fee is waived for the eligible programs below)
- Complete the Scholarships & Grants and the CIEE Leading Change in Latin America Student Award sections of the CIEE application
If Selected, You Must:
- Be passionate about experiencing Latin American culture
- Act as an ambassador for your program, sharing your journey on social media
Award Details:
100 students will receive a full award toward a CIEE semester program in Latin America, including program fees and a living stipend of $2,000.
The Details
- 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 fill out the nomination form, 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)
- Have pre-existing public social media accounts
As part of your application, you will be required to create a captivating video that showcases your passion for Latin America and your potential as a student ambassador. This video should be submitted as a link in your MyCIEE application.
We want to see your unique perspective and creative flair! Tell us why you're the ideal candidate for the CIEE Leading Change in Latin America Award.
In your video, please address the following:
- Your Connection to Latin America: Why are you drawn to Latin American culture and what inspires you about the region?
- Study Abroad Goals: What do you hope to achieve by studying abroad in Latin America? How will this experience shape your future?
- Student Ambassador Potential: How would you creatively share your study abroad experience with others? What unique perspective or skills can you bring as a student ambassador?
Be bold, be creative, and let your personality shine! We're looking for videos that are engaging, informative, and visually appealing.
Video Requirements:
- Maximum length of 3-4 minutes
- High-quality video and audio
- Subtitles or closed captions are strongly encouraged
Optional: Feel free to include any additional information or materials that you believe will strengthen your application.
Good luck! We can't wait to see what you create!
As a Latin America Ambassador, you will be expected to spend 2-4 hours per week creating engaging social media content on your channels as well as CIEE's owned social media accounts (TikToks, Instagram Reels/Posts/Stories, etc.). You will also be expected to be a CIEE Campus Ambassador upon returning home from your program. Details to follow.
To nominate students from your institution for the CIEE Leading Change in Latin America Student Award, please complete this form. Nominations must be received by March 1, 2025 for fall 2025 programs and September 15, 2025 for spring 2026 programs.
Qualifying Programs
Monteverde, Costa Rica
For questions, please email scholarships@ciee.org or reach out to your CIEE Admissions Advisor.
The CIEE Leading Change in Latin America Student Award fully covers CIEE program fees but won't cover students' full cost to their home universities. Check with your institution for full fee details.