Scholarships Dealing with Argentina
Colorful Buenos Aires Culture and Patagonia Scenery
Argentina is regarded as one of the most stellar of Latin American destinations for its richness and contrast. Buenos Aires, the capital city and site for many student programs, offers sights and sounds indicative of its arts and culture juxtaposed against a rapidly emerging cosmopolitan city that is not embarrassed by its raucous tango roots.
Government Scholarships
Pell Grant recipients rejoice in the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships. Often felt as though you would never be one of “those students” who qualified for an international studies program? Uncle Sam has made it possible for you to receive extremely generous scholarships exclusive of “those students.” You must have a great academic record because there are many more of you where you came from who also want a Gilman Scholarship. If you are interested in studying in Argentina and thinking about a program in engineering, math, technology or the sciences, you may be one of the lucky 700 students chosen from across the country to receive up to $5,000 for your studies abroad. Preference is given to minorities and disabled. If you attend a community college or two-year institution you are welcome to apply as well.
Study Abroad Organizations
Want to study for a summer, semester or year in Argentina, land of the Tango? Explore your options for scholarships with the Institute for Studies Abroad-Butler University, a leading study abroad provider. IFSA’s Argentina program provides students with the option to apply for their flagship scholarships that assist hundreds of students with funds for international studies. Candidates must have good academic records and be able to demonstrate financial need. Awards are up to $2,000 for a full year program.
Private, study abroad organizations are often significant contributors in the realm of scholarships. Part of their business model is to stimulate new student-clients and scholarships are a key way to achieve that goal. ICambio exclusively deals in Chile and Argentina abroad programs and making them accessible and affordable for U.S. students. ICambio Scholarships are merit-based and competitive. Students must write an essay on what their Argentina program will mean to their careers and personal lives. Winners receive $1,000. Besides the essay applicants are required to be at an advanced level with their Spanish.
International Studies Abroad (ISA) is one of the top study abroad providers. Those students pursuing a program in Argentina may qualify for one of the many Dr. Carlos Castañeda Memorial Scholarships. Applicants may qualify for funding attached to summer, semester or year-long programs. Up to $2,500 for year programs, but most of the awards are given to shorter terms. Qualified candidates must be fluent in Spanish, have at least a 3.25 GPA and prove financial need for the funds.
Private Funds
The Rainforest Alliance offers graduate students the Kleinhans Fellowship. The program funds on-site research in Argentina and other Latin American regions specifically in the realm of sustainable forestry and the condition of the rain forest region as it relates to contemporary issues. Applicants must be top scholars to receive the $15,000 for research funding.
College Scholarships
Graduate or post-graduate students at Michigan State University who are proposing research on a topic related to Argentina may apply for $1,000 in travel expenses to go to Argentina and conduct short-term, “preliminary research.” The James R. Scobie Memorial Award for Preliminary Ph.D. Work, as it’s called, is awarded based on the merit of the proposed dissertation.
The University of Richmond’s Latin American and Iberian Studies department makes the following scholarships available to majors who are heading off to Argentina:
- Holt Scholarships come in semester, summer or year options and award up to $1800 depending on program. Students must have great academic scores, especially in their major.
- The creatively named Don Quixote Scholarships reward talented Spanish majors tripping off to Argentina on year-long programs of study. Recipients are given over $1,000 to put toward tuition and travel expenses.
