Applications

A Note for Prospective Students

We appreciate your interest in the Latin American and Iberian Institute and the Latin American Studies degree programs of the University of New Mexico. The Institute and the University constitute a vibrant and diverse place to study Latin America. The programmatic offerings and breadth of faculty involvement in Latin America put UNM among the elite Latin American Studies institutions. Find out more about the UNM campus setting.

Please visit the Latin American Studies web pages for
LAS degree options for undergraduates;
LAS graduate graduate degrees;
Application Guidelines;
LAS course listings;
Student Organization for Latin American Studies;
LAS Faculty;
and all other aspects of the the UNM Latin American Studies Program.
Incoming Exchange Students

International students should send in LAS Applications and submit the materials listed to the Office of International Admissions.

Students at universities with whom UNM/LAII has exchange agreements should download these applications. Coordinators at partner universities should read the following instructions
Exchange Student Guidelines

Funding

The Latin American and Iberian Institute has an array of financial assistance opportunities, including assistantships, fellowships, and other aid possibilities.

Summer Study Abroad Tuition Fellowships

Field Research Grants for graduate fieldwork.

Fulbright Scholar Program

CONACYT Scholarships/Becas (Powerpoint Presentation)

Mexico's Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología (CONACYT) has an agreement with UNM to fund and admit 10 Mexican students per year to study for a master's or doctorate degree in the sciences, technology or humanities.

CONACYT Application Instructions in Spanish.

AMIGO International Scholarship

CONAHEC /Student Exchange Student Exchange Program with Mexico.

Other Scholarship Sources

LAII funds events that promote scholarship about Latin America. Read the guidelines and fill out an on-line funding request form.

Gilman International Scholarship (for undergraduate study abroad).

Conference Travel Request Form (for faculty)