Steve Reifenberg Travel Fellowship

Overview

About

The post-graduation fellowship opportunity will contribute not only to the student’s education, but also to career, personal, and leadership development, consistent with and inspired by the example of Steve Reifenberg, former Program Director of the Regional Office of the David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies, whose early experience as a volunteer in Latin America informed a lifelong commitment to social, economic, and environmental justice that became the hallmarks of a career dedicated to these issues.

Deadline: March 1, 2026 @ 11:59PM

Eligibility

Graduating seniors are eligible to apply for this fellowship in order to engage in a transformative international experience in the area of social or environmental development and/or impact in Latin America.

Funding

The Fellowship will provide a stipend of up to $10,000, as well as soft resources, for a Harvard College graduate to spend 4-6 months following graduation dedicated to volunteer or community service in and relating to Latin America.

Application

  • All materials must be completed and submitted through the application on CARAT here 
  • A current unofficial transcript
  • An essay/proposal (of up to 1,000 words) that outlines the candidate’s plans for spending 4-6 months in Latin America, reasons for applying for the fellowship, and expectations on how the time abroad will help develop future plans. The essay should not merely deal with proposed travel plans but focus more directly on personal needs and the potential for growth seen in this fellowship.
  • One letter of recommendation
  • Updated resume
  • Letter of invitation from the hosting organization(s)

Timeline

Deadline: March 1, 2026 @ 11:59PM

  • All materials must be submitted to the online application via CARAT by the above deadline.
  • Students who advance to the interview round with the DRCLAS review committee will be notified by Mid-March.
    • Interviews are required in order to be considered as the fellow
  • The final fellowship awardee will be selected and notified by the first week of April 2026.

Contact

For all inquiries, please contact the Student Engagement Team at DRCLAS_Students@fas.harvard.edu