Eligibility
To be eligible, an applicant must:
- have a personal and/or academic connection with Latin American and Caribbean countries
- be in good academic standing; not under academic review
- applicants may be registered part-time or full-time
Award Details
Up to two scholarships in the amount of $1,500 will be awarded each Fall and Spring semester. Previous recipients may re-apply. Priority will be given to applicants who have not previously received funding from CUNY BA.
Application
Applications are accepted during the first months of the Fall and Spring semesters. Notifications of awards are sent out in the months of November for the Fall semester and April for the Spring semester. A link to the application will be posted on this page when the scholarship is open.
When submitting your application, make sure your responses are substantial and well thought out. Carefully consider your answers and make sure you proofread before submitting your application. Please note the character limits on the online form. We recommend that responses are composed in a separate document and then added into the online form. Students are encouraged to review the CUNY BA Scholarships Application Tips & Best Practices (2026) document for additional guidance.
Applicants are required to provide a recommender’s information in the online form. Your recommender should be a faculty member that knows you and your work well. Once the application is submitted your recommender will receive an automated online recommendation form that must be completed as soon as possible. It is your responsibility to follow up with your recommender and ensure that they submit the online recommendation form.
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This opportunity is not accepting applications. The Fall 2026 application will be posted in October.