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CIEE Leading Change in Latin America Student Scholarship
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 CIEE Leading Change in Latin America Student 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)
- Have public social media accounts
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 CIEE Leading Change in Latin America Student 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.