Undergraduate Funding
For specific information about the ISA competitions listed below, including application forms and guidelines, please click on the appropriate links. Unless otherwise indicated only UNC-CH students are eligible to apply.
Latino Migration Research Awards
Students conducting research relating to Latin American/Latino migration may apply.
Due: January 18, 2013 Application
Julia Crane Award
Due: February 20, 2013 Instructions, Application
Rising seniors or students planning to conduct Honors Thesis research may apply.
Halpern Award
Due: February 20, 2013 Instructions, Application
Students participating in study or research in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay and/or Uruguay may apply.
Mellon Undergraduate Award
Due: February 20, 2013 Instructions, Application
Rising juniors and seniors participating in study or research abroad may apply.
Summer Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowship
Due: February 25, 2013 Instructions, FAQ, Application, Language Evaluation
Full-time undergraduate students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents may apply to conduct intensive language training at intermediate and advanced levels. Priority give to lesser-taught languages.
Federico Gil Award
Due: March 18, 2013 Instructions
The Gil Award recognizes the Best Undergraduate Honors Thesis written on a Latin American and Caribbean topic completed during the current academic year.
Américas Leadership Award
Due: By nomination only
Recognizes outstanding service and leadership to Latin American studies.
Internships
ISA offers several internship opportunities (unpaid). Get valuable professional experience relevant to graphic design, communications and multimedia work, website development, or copy-editing, writing, and publishing. Inquire at hgill@email.unc.edu.
Work Study
ISA offers several opportunities for students who are eligible for the work/study program. Vacancies vary but please inquire if you are interested in being considered for positions.
The UNC resources listed below may change. Students are advised to check with the individual programs for up-to-date information.
Apples Service Learning Program:
Paid internships are available for spring semester or summer break. Students intern at a variety of nonprofit and governmental agencies, earning a stipend and three hours of academic course credit. Social Entrepreneur Fellowships are also offered for students creating sustainable community-based service projects. Visit: http://www.unc.edu/apples/students/index.html.
Center for Global Initiatives:
This office offers a variety of opportunities for undergraduate research and internships. Visit: http://gi.unc.edu.
C.V. Starr International Scholarships:
Provides funding to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing research or professional experience projects with an international focus. Visit: http://global.unc.edu.
The Office of Distinguished Scholarships:
Serves as an information clearinghouse for prestigious scholarship opportunities, advises students on their applications and facilitates contacts with faculty mentors. Visit: http://www.distinguishedscholarships.unc.edu/.
Stone Center:
The Undergraduate International Studies Fellowship supports international travel and study for students in good standing and enrolled full-time at UNC-CH. It provides travel awards to students pursuing academic research or study in an international setting. Priority is given to programs in areas of African Diaspora. Visit: http://ibiblio.org/shscbch/.
Study Abroad Awards:
The Study Abroad Office offers a number of funding opportunities including the Anthony and Hope Harrington Study Abroad Scholarship and the Bejarano-Benning Scholarship. Both of these awards are intended for students pursuing opportunities in Latin America.
Undergraduate Research Awards:
Offered bi-annually, they are designed for students pursuing honors thesis work in their senior year. Projects with an international dimension may qualify for a supplemental award from the Center for Global Initiatives (CGI). Visit: http://honorscarolina.unc.edu/current-students/fellowships/
For additional resources visit: http://global.unc.edu.
Funding for Graduating Seniors
Fulbright U.S. Student Program:
This program is open to graduating seniors. Students may propose original research or apply for an English Teaching Assistantship to selected countries outside the US. Although the campus deadline is in September, students should start thinking about projects early! Visit the Center for Global Initiatives for details: http://gi.unc.edu.
For additional resources visit: http://global.unc.edu.
