How to Apply
Summer 2026 Applications Are Now Available
The application will consist of the online form and required documents. Applicants are also responsible for contacting 2 references and ensuring their letters of reference are uploaded to the reference portal by 2/8/2026.
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Do not submit more than one application for the same language. If you accidentally submit multiple applications for the same language, contact your FLAS Coordinator immediately.
Please scroll to the bottom of this page to access the Center for Latin American & Caribbean Studies FLAS application link.
Follow these easy steps when applying for a summer or academic year FLAS fellowship:
- Choose your language
- Complete the FLAS application checklist.
- Complete the FLAS application, using a KU Online ID or Non-KU Account.
- Contact your 2 references and follow up as needed so they submit letters on time via the recommendation submission link for the Center for Latin American & Caribbean Studies. All letter of recommendation submission links are located here.
- Save your information and double check your application before you press submit!
It is the student's responsibility to make certain that the application is complete; incomplete applications will not be considered.
Please be aware that the application form does not allow you to save progress and/or return to it at a later time – the form must be filled out in its entirety before submission. Therefore, it is recommended that you reserve enough time to fill out the entire application, including all required file uploads, in order to minimize loss of progress/time.
If you would prefer to work offline, or to prepare your application materials in advance, download the document version of the application.
For All Applications:
Students are encouraged to speak with references and provide them with materials (e.g. statement of purpose, resume, CV, etc.) well in advance of the reference deadline; students are responsible for directing references to upload their letters to the recommendation portal. A complete application requires 2 letters of recommendation; incomplete applications will not be considered.
References must be directed by the student to submit a letter of recommendation by February 8, 2026. Failure to submit a letter of recommendation by the deadline will significantly impact the student's application.
Students will upload their 1) statement of purpose, 2) current transcript or degree progress report, 3) former institution transcripts (unofficial or official), and 4) resume or CV in the application form.
Area Studies Centers Application Priorities
The CLACS Graduate Committee will select FLAS awards based on the relevance of the language to the students’ careers, their demonstrated economic need (as evidenced by FAFSA documents), their GPA, and their letters of recommendation. Competitive priority is given to:
1) KU students who plan to meet their FLAS course requirements at KU or a KU study abroad program;
2) KU students who plan to meet their FLAS course requirements at another institution;
3) non-KU students who plan to meet their FLAS course requirements at KU;
4) KU graduate students fluent in another Latin American language who have a specific reason to learn advanced Spanish (offered at KU).
Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (CLACS)
CLACS languages include Guaraní, Haitian Creole, K’iche’ Maya, Miskitu, Portuguese, Quechua, Tlapanec (Me'phaa), and Yucatec Maya
CLACS FLAS Application Submission
