Todd A. Hernández Endowed Excellence Fund

• Be eligible to work in the United States.
• Demonstrate a sustained commitment to the study of Spanish language, literature, and cultures, as well as to community service.
• Have already taken SPAN 2005, 3001, or 3005 or intend to take one of these courses during the funding period.
• Be in good academic standing (2.000 cumulative G.P.A or higher).

Priority will be given to students majoring or minoring in Spanish. Students who are not Spanish majors or minors must take the Spanish language placement test and place into SPAN 2005, SPAN 3001/3005, or higher.  

Special consideration will be given to students who demonstrate financial need by completing the FAFSA.  

A student's ability to receive this stipend depends on their own financial aid eligibility. A student's eligibility is determined solely by the Office of Student Financial Aid at Marquette. The Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures cannot determine a student´s eligibility and cannot award any aid beyond what a student is eligible for. If you have any questions about your level of eligibility, please contact a financial aid counselor at the Office of Students Financial Aid. 

Applications for Fall Internships: August 10

Applications for Spring Internships: December 10

Applications for summer internships: February 28

Completed applications for internships should include: 

• a C.V. (curriculum vitae) or resumé, 
• a letter of application stating the timeline of the internship, the goals of their internship, and how Spanish language will be used or how the Spanish-speaking community will be served, 
• unofficial transcripts, 
• an endorsement letter from the internship supervisor specifying how Spanish will be used or how the Spanish-speaking community will be served.

Materials should be submitted via email to The Chair of LLAC, c/o robin.brunette@marquette.edu. A committee composed of 3 faculty members in the Spanish Program will review the applications.  

• Students who do not have access to work authorization
• Demonstrate a sustained commitment to the study of Spanish language, literature, and cultures, as well as to community service,
• Have already taken SPAN 2005, 3001, or 3005 or intend to take one of these courses immediately after the funding period,
• Be in good academic standing (2.000 cumulative G.P.A or higher). 

Application materials due February 28.

For detailed information on the application process and materials visit : Dream Fellowship for Professional Empowerment. For questions, email: dreamfellowship@marquette.edu. 

A committee composed of 3 faculty members in the Spanish Program will review the applications of eligible candidates and award funds once the students have been elected to participate in the DREAM Fellowship program. Amount of stipend to be determined by the department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures in conjunction with the DREAM Fellowship program.