Instructions:

1. Please complete the online application form
2. Write your Statement of Purpose (SOP) (up to 1000 words). The SOP is to help us learn about your career plans,
   your interest in the program, and what you hope to achieve from the program. Please note that you are able to
   upload your SOP (in WORD or PDF format) to the online application form. That is why we recommend writing the
   SOP first and later filling out the online form. Click here to download the guiding questions that must be
   addressed in your SOP.
3. Obtain two (2) signed letters of reference (in format provided). Reference Person can be: college or university
   faculty member or academic advisor, representative from an organization who knows you, or previous or current
   employer. One of the reference letters must be an academic reference. To download the reference letter format
   click here.
   
   A hard copy of the letters must be sent by the reference person directly to the following address:
   
   CATHALAC, Study Abroad Program
   P.O.Box 0843-03102, Panama
   Republic of Panama.
   Tel: +507-317-3206, +507 317-3207 or +507 317-3245.
   
   Or the reference person may choose to scan his or her signed letter and send it by email to studyabroad@cathalac.org
   with the applicant's name in the subject heading. Please note: Since the application cannot be reviewed until we
   receive these letters of reference, we encourage you to request and obtain them in a timely manner.

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