University of Pittsburgh Heinz 2024 Fellowships for Developing Countries.
The University of Pittsburgh’s Global Studies Center awards H.J. Heinz fellowships to students from developing countries who wish to pursue a Master’s degree and demonstrate potential as future leaders in the public, government, non-profit, or private sectors.
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Benefits of the Fellowship
- The Fellowship is a one-to-two-year position. It covers support in the form of a living stipend of $19,200 (paid in monthly installments) and a $1,000 program and professional activities fund.
Eligibility Criteria for the Fellowship
- Applicants must have been accepted to a Master’s program (beginning the academic year for which they seek the Heinz Fellowship) in either the Graduate School of Public Health (GSPH), the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs (GSPIA), the School of Law, the School of Education, or the School of Nursing.
- Applicants must have completed an undergraduate university degree.
- Applicants must be proficient in speaking, reading, and writing English.
- Preference will be given to applicants at the early or mid stages of their careers.
- The Fellowship is intended for individuals in the practitioner and policy domains. It is not awarded for basic academic research, academic sabbaticals, or medical research.
Selection Process
- Fellows must present on a professional topic during their residency.
- Participation in regional community outreach by sharing insights about their home country is encouraged.
- Acceptance of the grant implies adherence to its full tenure, barring emergencies.
- Early termination of the grant without the University’s consent necessitates reimbursement of expenses incurred by the University.
- Post-program, a comprehensive report on the Fellowship experience is required for future reference and certification.
Timeline
- Master’s program application deadline: Candidates should check the deadline for the school and academic year they intend to apply to.
- May: The winner notified
- August 1: Fellowship year begins
- June 30: Fellowship year ends.
How To Apply for the University of Pittsburgh Heinz 2024 Fellowships
- Candidates must indicate that they would like to be considered for the Heinz Fellows Program when submitting their Master’s program application.
- Candidates should please contact the professional school they applied to after receipt of their acceptance if they are interested in applying for the Fellowship.
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