We are pleased to offer Puentes Access Grants to help bridge the funding gap and support high-achieving BIPOC and low-income students.
We recognize that the world is not as equitable as it could and should be. Across the globe, countless academic, political, and social institutions have failed many people for generations. At Puentes, we are committed to diversity, and we strive to make our programs accessible for all participants, regardless of socioeconomic status, identity, race, or background.
WHAT?
Grants of US$1,000 per selected applicant, which are applicable as credit towards the program fee for the Puentes In-Person Internship Program and Remote Internship Program.
WHO?
Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) students and low-income students from participating universities. We are looking for high achievers, innovators, impacters, dreamers, and leaders. There are no Spanish language requirements. Inquire with your university to see if you are eligible to apply for a Puentes Access Grant.
WHEN?
Application deadline is February 5, 2025, and winners will be announced by February 20, 2025. The grants can be used as credit towards participation in the Puentes Remote and In-Person Internship Program during 2024.
HOW?
Complete the Puentes Access Grant Application Form, with a 500- to 750-word letter to Puentes Abroad on how you hope to impact the world as a global citizen through your work and why you think pursuing an internship through Puentes will help you achieve this. If awarded a Puentes Access Grant, you will be asked to share short, written reflections on your experience.
External Funding Guide
To help fund your Puentes adventure, we have compiled a list of potential external scholarships, grants, and funding databases that support global internship programs such as Puentes.
We also recommend that you speak with your university’s study abroad and career services offices, as well as your academic department of study, in order to explore their funding opportunities.
“A mind that is stretched by a new experience can never go back to its old dimensions.”