Fund Details
Spanish and Latin American Fellowships: OLeary Cepeda Summer
Competition Type
Yale

Brief Description:

Note: Application to this fellowship competition will be via the Office of Fellowships Summer Projects Common Application

The Spanish and Latin American Fellowships include the John O'Leary and Patricia Cepeda Fellowship for the Study of Latin America, the Niebla Foundation Travel Fellowship, and the Yale College Class of 2004 Travel Fellowship.

The O'Leary and Cepeda Fellowship supports study-related travel and language study in Latin America.

Notice to students applying for funding to support language study, study abroad or Yale Summer Session courses:
Due to the volume of applications, the Spanish and Latin American fellowships may only be able to offer up to $2,000 to support language study, study abroad or Yale Summer Session courses.


Description:

Note: Application to this fellowship competition will be via the Office of Fellowships Summer Projects Common Application


The Spanish and Latin American Fellowships include the John O'Leary and Patricia Cepeda Fellowship for the Study of Latin America, the Niebla Foundation Travel Fellowship, and the Yale College Class of 2004 Travel Fellowship.


Spanish and Latin American Fellowships - O'Leary and Cepeda Fellowship
  • Supports study-related travel and language study in Latin America
  • Activity must last at least 8 weeks, except in the case of study abroad programs of shorter duration
  • Yale freshmen, sophomores, and juniors


While study abroad programs in Latin America that are earning credit are preferred, proposals justifying the selection of a non-approved program are welcome. Please note that applicants interested in receiving credit for a program not on Yale's Designated list must submit a petition application to Yale Study Abroad by the relevant deadline.


Minimum duration: 8 weeks, unless the proposal is for a summer study abroad program of shorter duration.


Notice to students applying for funding to support language study, study abroad or Yale Summer Session courses:
Due to the volume of applications, the Spanish and Latin American fellowships are only able to offer up to $2,000 to support language study, study abroad or Yale Summer Session courses.


Students on an approved semester or year-long study abroad program should meet with a study abroad adviser.


The O'Leary and Cepeda Fellowship accepts applications to support projects which take place in summer and extend into term-time. Applications for such projects should be submitted via the Summer Fellowships Common Application. For projects which extend through the summer into term-time, students would need to take a Leave of Absence from the University.

The proposed project must be a full-time commitment and be the primary activity for the duration of the fellowship.


Criteria for selection include the proposal's validity, feasibility, and the applicant's academic and other preparation to undertake the proposed project or position.

Application Information:

The Spanish and Latin American Fellowships are part of the Office of Fellowships Summer Projects Common Application. 

The O'Leary and Cepeda Fellowship accepts applications to support projects which take place in summer and extend into term-time. Please apply for such projects via the Summer Fellowships Common Application.

Please note: If you intend to carry out a project which extends into term-time, you will need to take a leave of absence from the university.




Special Eligibility Requirements:

NOTE: Students who graduate in December are eligible to apply for most summer fellowships in the summer before their graduation.

Not all fellowships support all activities, please read the description of each individual fellowship carefully as eligibility and restrictions will vary.

You may apply to multiple fellowships with the same proposal.

You may only submit ONE proposal for summer fellowships administered by the Office of Fellowships Summer Projects Common Application. Proposals for multiple summer projects will not be considered.

Application materials will not be accepted via email or in person and late applications will not be accepted under any circumstances.

Internships must be low/unpaid. A low or unpaid internship is defined as earning $250 or less per week. 

Students interested in study abroad should make an appointment with a study abroad adviser.

Restrictions to Use of Award:

To satisfy the minimum duration requirements of the fellowship to which you are applying, your project must your sole activity, conducted without interruption, for the duration of the experience.

Please note that fellowship funds are meant to cover the costs of the proposed activity only. Budgets should not include reimbursement of lost wages or funding toward the Student Share of a financial aid award.

All interested applicants must review the Yale University International Travel Policy. Projects in specific countries within approved regions may not be eligible for funding based on current International SOS global threat ratings, State Department Warnings, and the Yale University International Travel Policy.

Yale University policy requires that certain types of research projects involving human subjects be reviewed by an institutional review board (IRB) prior to the start of the study to ensure that the project meets University requirements and any applicable regulations. Click here to see if your project needs to be reviewed, for advice on working with human subjects, and for more information about the process and requirements.

Students applying to fellowships to support activities in or near their home towns may not be eligible to receive funding for certain budget items (e.g. housing). Please ask a fellowships adviser for more information.

International student applicants should inform the Office of International Students and Scholars of their plans to ensure they will be in compliance with the terms of their visa.

For other funding possibilities, please consider the International Study Award and these other resources.

Links to Additional Information:

Contact Information:

For questions about this application, please contact Jill Carrera at jill.carrera@yale.edu

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          Citizenship Status
          • U.S. citizens are eligible
          • Non-U.S. citizens are eligible