
If you are a U.S. student looking to study abroad in Guatemala (or more broadly in Latin America) — there are several scholarships and funding sources you might use. Below are some of the main options and what to check when you apply.
The Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowship is a U.S. Department of Education program funding graduate and undergraduate students to study critical foreign languages and related area/international studies, offering tuition/fee support and living stipends for academic year or summer study, focusing on less-commonly taught languages and building expertise for careers in government, academia, and beyond. Applicants apply through their universities, which receive grants, and must be U.S. citizens/residents, demonstrating academic promise and a commitment to the language/region, often at intermediate or advanced levels.
The Fulbright Program offers prestigious, U.S. government-funded grants for Americans to study, research, or teach English abroad, and for international students to come to the U.S., fostering mutual understanding through academic and cultural exchange, covering expenses like travel, living stipends, and tuition for projects in nearly 140 countries, targeting graduating seniors, graduate students, and young professionals with strong academic records and leadership potential.
The Golden Key study abroad scholarship, primarily the Joan Nelson Study Abroad Scholarship, supports academically distinguished members of Golden Key International Honour Society for international study experiences, focusing on how the trip aligns with future goals and academic/career aspirations. It's for undergraduate or graduate members, providing funds to develop skills and gain global perspective, with emphasis on planned outcomes and personal growth through international education.
The Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grant provides 75 annual $1,000 awards to undergraduates attending a university with a PKP chapter, helping them fund international study for academic/personal growth, requiring a strong GPA (often 3.75+), acceptance into an accredited program, and submission of an application, transcript, and recommendations by a March deadline for the following year's awards, emphasizing academic excellence and global engagement.
The Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) Scholarship provides grants to U.S. undergraduate students with financial need for rigorous study abroad, especially underrepresented groups (people of color, 1st-gen, community college students). Awards can be up to $10,000, supporting diverse programs, and require demonstrated financial need (via FAFSA) and enrollment at a U.S. college. It's a competitive scholarship focused on expanding access to global experiences for deserving students.
The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship provides U.S. undergraduate students with high financial need (Pell Grant recipients) funds (up to $5,000, plus more for critical languages) to study or intern abroad, aiming to broaden global experience, develop career skills, and promote national interests by supporting diverse students in non-traditional locations, preparing them for a global economy. It's a merit-based, competitive award from the U.S. Department of State for credit-bearing international experiences.
Full scholarships are available for students interested in learning Spanish in Guatemala. You can also immerse yourself in the local culture by enrolling in the Spanish immersion programs at The Spanish Academy Ciudad Vieja



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