Center for Latin American Studies Internship Grants
Complete an independent internship in Latin America.
The CLAS Internship Grants support students for self-arranged in-person summer internships. In-person internships are contingent on university guidelines. Awards range from 2,000 to $7,000 for full-time internships. Service-oriented internships in Latin America may be eligible to be supported by the Monica Miller Walsh Grant (all Latin American countries) or the Pessoa-Trejos Grant (Brazil). To view students perspectives and experiences from previous internship grantees click HERE.
Stanford undergraduate students interested in completing a minimum of 8 weeks full-time in a service-oriented internship with an organization in Latin America during the summer quarter are eligible to apply to the Monica Miller Walsh Grant (Latin America) and the Pessoa-Trejos Grant (Brazil). Please read the descriptions of the two grants carefully, as each has different requirements, including language proficiency.
The internship program is designed as a cultural/experiential learning opportunity, and as such, we expect interns to work on-site at their host organizations during their internship experiences (health and safety conditions permitting). Some hybrid or fully virtual experiences may be allowed on a case-by-case basis, depending on the needs and capacities of the host organizations.
Summer internship awards range from $2,000 to $7,000 each depending on the internship period.
First-generation college students and students with demonstrated financial need are strongly encouraged to apply.
Stanford undergraduate students from any discipline interested in completing a minimum of 8 weeks of a full-time independent internship in Latin America (Monica Miller Walsh Grant) and in Brazil (Pessoa-Trejos Grant) during the summer quarter.
Preference is given to students whose minor is in Global Studies with a concentration in Latin America and to students who have previously enrolled in at least one Latin American Studies content course. Lower priority is given to students with no prior Latin American content coursework.
Requirements
Be prepared to upload the following documents when completing your SOLO Application:
- Curriculum Vitae or Resume
- Statement of Purpose - In addition to describing why you would like to intern for the organization, your statement should include host organization name, website, internship address, contact person email and phone number, as well as the job content.
- Itemized Budget
- Evidence of Formal Arrangements with Organization
- Unofficial Transcript
- Faculty Letter of Recommendation
