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Princeton in Latin America (PiLA) is an independent non-profit organization affiliated with and located on-campus at Princeton University. PiLA partners with NGOs and multilateral organizations and places highly qualified recent college graduates in year-long service fellowships with nonprofit, public service, humanitarian, and government organizations in Latin America and the Caribbean. Placements emphasize the power of firsthand work experience to shape young people's attitudes and mobilize them to effect positive social change. PiLA enhances the mission of its partners by building their capacity to constructively impact the communities they serve, addressing the social, economic, and political barriers to egalitarian community development.
Scholarship Amount
A combination of room, board, and a stipend to meet basic living needs during fellowship service. Exact provisions vary by placement and partner organizationEligibility
- Open to young professionals and graduating seniors
- Graduate of U.S. or Canadian accredited University
- Professional / advanced Spanish language skills
Selection Criteria
- A record of academic achievement and service, demonstrating initiative, leadership, and commitment to social justice
- Professional Spanish, since nearly all placements require fellows to live and work independently in Spanish-speaking environments
- Maturity and readiness to take on meaningful professional responsibilities in diverse organizational and cultural settings
While not all placements require specialized expertise, many partners seek fellows with specific skillsets. These may include:
- Excellent writing, research, and analytical skills
- Professional or advanced Spanish language proficiency
- Teaching or tutoring experience
- Data analysis, monitoring & evaluation, and research skills
- Curriculum design and educational programming
- Communications and social media management
- Grant writing, development, and fundraising experience
- Public health or community health education
- Environmental conservation, research, and fieldwork
Select applicants will be notified about advancing to a virtual interview stage. Finalists will be selected and notified after interviews are complete. Finalists are then matched with partner organizations and participate in a final interview before placements are confirmed. Recipients notifications vary by country and PiLA partner organizations.