[USA] Graduate Assistantships - MALAS
Description
The Center for Latin American Studies awards a limited number of Graduate Assistantships to students in the M.A. program in Latin American Studies (MALAS). Typically, an assistantship is assigned for both Fall and Spring semesters. The assistantship provides a stipend of $12,500 total for the two semesters and covers the cost of 9 graduate credits of tuition per semester. In return, each assistant is required to work 13 hours per week for the Center for Latin American Studies.
Application Deadline :February 2, 2009
Awards are made on an annual basis. Renewal for a second year of support is contingent upon the student’s academic performance and the supervisor’s evaluation of job performance. Renewals are also contingent upon the availability of funds. Funding decisions are made each February for the following academic year.
Eligibility Requirements
New applicants to the MALAS program, as well as students already in the MALAS program who do not receive any financial support are eligible to apply. Students in other degree programs cannot apply.
Application Materials
New applicants to the MALAS program should submit the following form along with the materials required for admission to MALAS. (Consult the Center’s Admission Information page for details on MALAS’ admission materials.)
- Graduate Fellowship/Assistantship Application
Applicants already in the MALAS program should submit the following:
- Graduate Fellowship/Assistantship Application
- UF academic transcript
- Two page statement of purpose explaining your research interests, career goals, and why you should be considered for an assistantship
- Two letters of recommendation from UF professors
Students seeking a renewal for a second year of support do not need to submit any materials.
Submission
Applications are due by February 1, 2009 to: Richmond Brown, Associate Director
Tel: (352) 392-0375 ext. 807
Fax: (352) 392-7682
E-mail: rfbrown@latam.ufl.edu
