Undergraduate Opportunities
The Center for Latin American Studies (CLAS) offers a variety of opportunities for undergraduate students entering or currently enrolled in one of its undergraduate programs.
Academic Year and Summer Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships
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FLAS fellowships are administered by the U.S. Department of Education through selected grantee institutions. The University of Pittsburgh has been selected as a grantee institution for Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships for the 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25, and 2025-26 academic years. The FLAS Fellowship program is a prestigious and competitive federal award that allows eligible Pitt undergraduate and graduate students to compete for fellowships that will allow them to devote greater attention to the study of a chosen modern foreign language and area studies specialty. The Fellowship covers some or all tuition costs, may cover fees, and provides awardees with a stipend. The Fellowships are offered for the 2024 summer term or the 2024-25 academic year.
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Tuition Remission Fellowships (TRFs) – Remove this one, we no longer have this.
The Shirley Kregar Scholarship Competition
During her distinguished career at CLAS, Shirley Kregar, always a fervent advocate for international study, mentored hundreds of students in their quest to gain cross-cultural experience.
Violeta F. Rodríguez Scholarship Competition
The Center for Latin American Studies (CLAS) is very pleased to announce the opening of the competition for the Violeta F. Rodríguez Scholarships for international study abroad.
Undergraduate Teaching Award
The Undergraduate Teaching Award offers undergraduates the opportunity to enrich their educational experience, enhance their resumé, and receive a cash award of $1,000.
Seminar & Field Trip Program
This intensive, two-part program incorporates a cross-cultural homestay with individualized field study. The program is open to undergraduates of any major at the University of Pittsburgh and welcomes applicants from any field with sufficient Spanish language proficiency and an interest in Latin American culture.
Study Abroad Opportunities
Learn more about our programs, Pitt in Ecuador, and the Pitt Study Abroad Office.
Edward J. and Jacqueline M. Musante Award
On December 31, 2013, Kathleen Musante ended her term as longest-serving Director of CLAS. CLAS is proud to make available awards named in honor of her parents, Edward J. and Jacqueline M. Musante. One award of $1,000 will be offered this year to provide financial support for travel and other educational expenses to undergraduate students who are conducting research in Latin America.
CLAS Community Internships
Pittsburgh Hispanic Development Corporation is working in conjunction with the Center for Latin American Studies, University Center for Int’l Studies at the University of Pittsburgh to offer a 3-credit internship for undergraduate students enrolled in the Center for Latin American Studies during the summer and fall semesters.