L.A.S. Academic Excellence Award 2024
This award honors students minoring in Latin American and Latinx Studies who have demonstrated academic excellence in the Latin American & Latinx Studies minor at Eastern Illinois University. Applicants for the award must provide both a written statement of no more than one page describing why he or she is deserving of the award and a copy of a class project (essay, research paper or other creative, scholarly work) that illustrates significant achievement in LAS course work (Submissions may be in English or Spanish).
Awards will be given annually and in varying amounts depending on funds available for distribution. Recipients may present their essays or creative works in the Spring LAS reception.
Materials should be submitted electronically, in Microsoft Word format, to Dr. Carlos Amaya, ccamaya@eiu.edu by Wednesday, March 29th, 2024.
** Preference given to students who have not previously been selected for the academic award.
Award for Leadership in Latin American & Latinx Studies 2024
Note: Due to the limitations the COVID pandemic has imposed on study abroad programming, the Advisory Board has temporarily replaced the Study Abroad Award with the Award for Student Leadership in Latin American & Latinx Studies.
This award will be presented to the student(s) minoring in Latin American and Latinx Studies of any identity with outstanding preparation and advocacy for issues related to Latin America or Latinx issues in the United States. Strong candidates for this award may:
• have initiative and reliability
• effectively collaborate across units on and off campus
• communicate in an open and respectful manner with people from a variety of backgrounds
• model collaboration and consensus-building
• advocate for refugee and migrant communities in the U.S.
• exhibit anti-racist, ethical behavior
• maintain a record of professionalism, particularly in issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Students apply for this award by sending a résumé or CV with relevant activities (no length limitations) and a 250-300 word explanation of their qualifications for the award. Award will be given annually and in varying amounts depending on funds available for distribution.
** Preference given to students who have not previously been selected for the leadership award.
Please email application documents to Dr. Carlos Amaya, ccamaya@eiu.edu by Wednesday March 29th, 2024.
2023 Award Winners
 Jonathan Coffin (Leadership in Latin American and Latinx Studies Award) |
 Tyeisha Mosley (Leadership in Latin American and Latinx Studies Award) |
 (Academic Excellence in Latin American and Latinx Award) |
