Jose Antonio Echeverria Scholarship

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Jose Antonio Echeverria Scholarship

The Cuban Research Institute is inviting applicants to apply for its José Antonio Echeverría Scholarship at Florida International University. The grant is open for the graduate degree-seeking student with a major in Architecture, History, Politics & International Relations, or Religious Studies.

The purpose of this scholarship is to promote the understanding of the political, social, and economic realities of 1950s Cuba, and in particular of the life and legacy of Jose Antonio Echeverria.  The recipients will be getting support to cover various expenses related to their studies.

The Cuban Research Institute at Florida International University creates and disseminating knowledge about Cuba and its diaspora. It encourages original research and interdisciplinary teaching, organizes extracurricular activities, collaborates with other academic units working in Cuban and Cuban-American studies.

Who May Eligible?

The scholarship is available for students, including the below requirements:

  • Students must be enrolled at FIU as an undergraduate, degree-seeking student
  • Must have a declared major in Architecture, History, Politics & International Relations, or Religious Studies, and taking at least 12 credit hours each semester.
  • Must also be actively enrolled in the Undergraduate Certificate in Cuban and Cuban-American Studies and must continue taking at least one program course during any semester that the applicant will be a recipient of the scholarship (including any summer semester).
  • Students who are not currently registered in the Undergraduate Certificate in Cuban and Cuban-American Studies can apply for this scholarship only if they enroll before or simultaneously at the time of application, and continue taking at least one program course during any semester that the applicant will be a recipient of the scholarship.

How to Apply

Applicants who are eligible according to the above criteria can apply for the program by signing in and complete the application form. Students are also required to provide the asked documents to get considered for the award.

Supporting Documents

  • Applicants must submit unofficial transcripts demonstrating a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale at FIU, or, if newly enrolled at FIU, at other institutions attended.
  • Must submit an original, well-researched, and adequately documented 3-page essay (double spaced, 12-point font, in English or Spanish), demonstrating knowledge of the life and beliefs of José Antonio Echeverría and his contributions to and efforts toward democracy in Cuba.

Benefits

The best two applicants will be receiving a $4,000 award amount each towards their future higher education expenses. The selected essay will be published at the José Antonio Echeverría Foundation website and other online outlets.

Application Deadline

The application deadline is 14 August 2020 for the scholarship program.

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