The fellowship provides a living stipend and a waiver of tuition for full-time study. Fellowships, which are administered by the LAII but funded by the U.S. Department of Education. Eligible students from all UNM departments and programs may apply, not just those seeking LAS degrees. Applications are available from the LAII, usually in mid-January. Title VI Fellowships provide a living stipend and a tuition waiver for full-time study during the academic year.
Fellowships are also available for summer language study.
Title VI support is limited to two academic years. The Thurmond E. Williamson Endowed Scholarship and the Pan American Roundtable II Scholarship, which provide small cash awards, are offered annually to students in Latin American Studies graduate programs. All scholarships require academic achievement. Each year the LAII is able to waive full-time tuition for five Latin American Studies students. To be eligible, the students must have New Mexico state residence and receive a departmental nomination.