Application Process: Timeline and Materials
Fall Semester
Princeton in Latin America will hold an information session in October each year and will also have a presence at various career fairs around campus. Additionally, we will hold informal talks by returning Fellows, who will be able to answer applicants’ questions about their experiences.
October: PiLA General Information Session. We will try to make this a Skype Conference for those far from campus. We will also try to hold a session in DC and one in NYC.
December 1st: Application Deadline.
Second Weekend of January: On-campus interviews with PiLA selection committee. Finalists’ materials are forwarded to partner organizations.
February: Organizations may contact finalists for further interviews.
Notification of placements is rolling. Therefore, fellowship acceptances must be made within 3 days of your receipt of the offer from PiLA. If finalists cannot commit, alternates are contacted.
Mid-May: Required new fellow orientation held at Princeton.
June-September: New fellows leave for Latin America. Departure date is negotiable and is arranged in conjunction with partner organization.
Application Deadline
Deadline for 2012-13 fellowships was December 1, 2011. Download an application here.
You are welcome to visit the PiLA office to ask any questions about the applications process, about what it means to be a PiLA fellow, and to find out more about the various positions.
The application consists of an essay, in which you should describe your Latin American experiences, interest in non-profit/service/public policy work, and why you are interested in spending a year in a Latin American country; a resume, a letter of recommendation (See Letter of Reference Guidelines), college transcripts, including semester abroad, and the application fee.
Please note that while we do not reject applicants who have little Spanish, our program, because of the work you will be doing, emphasizes solid language skills. However, our new Teaching positions do not require fluency; you should make note of your interest in those on the applications forms.
Please make sure that you BOTH email and regular mail your application; we need a hard copy and electronic copy. If possible, please have your letter writer email and mail the letter (unless s/he is abroad).