Though this opportunity does not require a Cornell endorsement to apply, candidates are encouraged to work with the Office of National Fellowships as they prepare their application. Krista Saleet is the advisor for this opportunity, ks2334@cornell.edu.

Princeton in Latin America (PiLA) is a non-profit organization that partners with non-profits throughout Latin America to match them with young, public sector professionals seeking full-year fellowships in development work. We are an independent 501(c)3 which is not funded by Princeton University. PiLA placements offer important field experience to recent college alumni who cannot otherwise find NGO work in Latin America and who are eager to pursue careers in development work.

PiLA opens the doors to career paths, personal enrichment, and understanding service as an effective way to address social needs. The program seeks to add new members to a rising generation of internationally engaged civic leaders. These fellowships enable students to extend the benefits of their education beyond the classroom and join a group of motivated citizens with a lifelong commitment to Latin America. The work of these graduates supports efforts to overcome the region’s educational, economic, and environmental barriers to development.