Independent Study and Research

Independent Study and Research
Latin American Studies Research Grants

Latin American Studies Prize

Established in April 2004 by the LAS Committee, this prize is awarded to a graduating Latin American Studies major who, in the judgment of the Program's Faculty, has achieved academic distinction and has contributed to an understanding of the region.

 Criteria in the selection of awadees include: attaining a high GPA, doing outstanding work for courses or Honors projects, and making distinguished contributions to the recognition and understanding of the region, such as participation in scholarly pursuits or in efforts toward social justice.

Prize Recipients

Juan Camilo Angarita, 2009    
Cassia Roth and Naomi Sturm, 2008     
Jonah Gabry and  Holly Kingsbury, 2007
Colin Doyle, 2006
Marcus Pearson, 2005