About Dr. Castañeda
Born in Camargo, Mexico in 1896, Carlos E. Castañeda immigrated to the United States with his family when he was in the sixth grade. Through immersion he quickly gained fluency in English and excelled in school. Orphaned at the age of 14 Carlos became the head of the household. While caring for four sisters he continued to educate himself and eventually enrolled in the University of Texas at Austin in 1917 where he earned his B.A., M.A. and Ph.D. degrees.
In 1927 Dr. Castañeda returned to the University of Texas and took a position as the librarian of the Genaro García Collection. Over the next 31 years he worked to make this collection, now known as the Benson Latin American Collection, one of the world's most prestigious. An authority on early Mexican and Texan history Dr. Castañeda also became an associate professor of history.
As a testament to his early struggle and life long pursuit of academic excellence, Learning Programs International offers three $1500 scholarships to be used towards LPI summer study abroad programs in memory of Dr. Castañeda. The Dr. Carlos E. Castañeda Memorial Scholarships are financial need-based scholarships that assist academically motivated high school students to cover the expenses of studying abroad.
In pursuit of its goals of enhancing cultural awareness and providing students with the independence and language skills necessary for the workplace, The Dr. Carlos E. Castañeda Memorial Scholarships seek to help those who may not otherwise be able to study abroad. Consideration for the scholarships is based equally on the student's scholastic achievements and their financial need. Below please find more detailed information on how to apply for the scholarships.
Scholarship Eligibility
In order to apply for the Dr. Carlos E. Castañeda Memorial Scholarship, students must meet the following criteria:
Belong to a family whose total annual income does not exceed $60,000 Have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA Be currently enrolled as a freshman, sophomore, or junior at a U.S. high school Have completed at least two years of appropriate high school level Spanish/French or the equivalent (courses must appear on official transcript) Be accepted to an LPI program in a Spanish or French-speaking country
Scholarship Application
To be considered for the Dr. Carlos E. Castañeda Memorial Scholarship, students must complete and submit the following forms prior to the scholarship deadline:
LPI Program Application* The Dr. Carlos E. Castañeda Memorial Scholarship ApplicationForm High School Transcript(s) - One official copy from each high school attended. The transcript submitted with the LPI student application will suffice only if it is an official transcript. Essay - Please keep under 400 words. Essay must address the following questions:
LPI Teacher Recommendation - The form and letter must be completed by a foreign language teacher. For programs in England, an English or literature teacher is required. This form will suffice for both the scholarship and the LPI student application. Be sure to notify your teacher of the program city and session you are applying for. (Complete Online or Download Recommendation) Supporting Financial Documents - Provide a copy of your most recent tax statements.
Scholarship Deadline
All applications and forms must be completed and submitted by February 17. Winning scholars will be announced by March 17.
*NOTE - If a student's participation on an LPI program is solely contingent upon receiving the scholarship and he or she is not a recipient of the award, the $350 application fee will be refunded in full.
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