CCA Essay Prize

The CCA-Alberta’s aim is to foster business linkages between Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean.  As part of its outreach and commitment to create greater awareness of Latin America and the Caribbean, the CCA-Alberta established the essay prize to promote the study of this region in both the Faculty of Arts (formerly Faculty of Social Sciences) and the Haskayne School of Business, at the University of Calgary. 

The prize is awarded, annually, to the best undergraduate essay on Latin America in the areas of economics, political economy, trade, politics and international relations. 

2011 CCA Essay Prize Recipient

Faculty of Arts

Recipient: Sarah Araujo

Essay Title:  Bolivia’s Indigenous Movement: From Suppression to Expression

Major: International Relations Major and Latin American Studies Minor

Bio for Sarah Araujo

In Fall 2010, Sarah graduated with distinction from the University of Calgary.  In January 2011, Sarah accepted two internships in Ottawa, Canada.  As an intern at the Canadian Foundation for the Americas (FOCAL), she is conducting research on regional security threats/issues in the region.  At the Embassy of Guatemala, she is supporting a research project on transnational crime and drug trafficking.  In May, Sarah will assume a five-month internship with the Permanent Mission of Canada to the OAS in Washington, D.C.  Following her internship, Sarah plans to pursue graduate studies, focusing on conflict analysis and conflict resolution.  Sarah developed an interest in and passion for Latin America while living in Buenos Aires.

2010 CCA Essay Prize Recipients

Faculty of Arts

Recipient:  LaToya Wilson
Essay Title:  Guatemala, the CIA and the United States
Major in International Relations

Haskayne School of Business

Recipient:  Goran Jeftic

Essay Title: Canada's Investment Opportunities in Latin America

Major in International Business

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