UF Center for Latin American Studies FLAS Summer Fellowships
Center for Latin American Studies University of Florida
Deadline: Feb 2, 2026
To support participation in an intensive study program of a less-commonly-taught Latin American language. Qualifications: Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents currently enrolled full-time at UF as undergraduate or graduate students; UF undergraduate applicants must have at least intermediate proficiency in their selected language of study; there is no proficiency requirement for graduate students; graduate students proposing to study a language at the beginning level in a FLAS-eligible program must demonstrate that they already possess advanced proficiency in at least one other Latin American language; (The UF Language and Culture Program in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil meets these requirements.) Programs must be at least six weeks in length. Selection criteria: Priority will be given to students pursuing a Master’s degree, graduate certificate, or undergraduate minor/certificate in Latin American Studies at UF. UF professional school students are also encouraged to apply. How to apply: Applicants must submit online application form; two-page statement of purpose describing how the study of the less-commonly-taught language will benefit applicants program of study and career plans; one academic letter of recommendation accompanied by release form. for graduate students, the letter should be from applicants main adviser; one language recommendation form; official academic transcripts; budget with information on program fees; determination of financial need. Focus: Foreign languages; Latin American studies.
Eligibility
- States: FL