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Student Life

Awards and Scholarships

Latin American Studies majors may apply for scholarships with the Pan-American Association of Philadelphia. For a complete list of departmental and college level awards and scholarships you may be eligible for, please visit the College of Liberal Arts Scholarships and Financial Aid page.

Students applying for any of the Pan American Association Scholarships must meet the following criteria:

  • Superior academic performance
  • Major in Latin American or related studies, including Spanish or Portuguese languages
  • Extra-curricular activities or demonstrated experience related to Latin American countries, and
  • Be nominated by a Latin American Studies affiliated professor acquainted with the student

Club de Español

The Spanish Club is a student organization, and its principal goal is to promote the practice of speaking Spanish. One way we achieve this goal is through conversation tables, which allow you to practice your conversation skills in a relaxed environment once a week. We also invite you to join us in celebrating the Hispanic culture all year round with different activities. The Spanish Club meets weekly throughout the semester on Mondays from 4-5 p.m. in 422 Anderson Hall.

Everyone is welcome to join the Spanish Club, and you’re still able to participate in our events even if you don’t become a member. Stop by our meetings and bring friends!

LASS In The News

Books on Latin American Studies

Program Contacts

  • Mónica Ricketts in a white shirt smiling and staring into the camera

    Mónica Ricketts

    • College of Liberal Arts

      • History

        • Associate Professor and Director of the Latin American Studies Program

          Programs

          • Latin American Studies
        • Affiliated Faculty

          Programs

          • Global Studies
          • Center for the Study of Force and Diplomacy (CENFAD)
  • Danielle K. Scherer in a red shirt smiling and staring into the camera

    Danielle K. Scherer

    • College of Liberal Arts

      • Political Science

        • Assistant Professor

          Programs

          • Global Studies
        • Assistant Director

          Programs

          • Global Studies