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The Vira I. Heinz Story

In the spirit of generousity that characterized her life, Vira I. Heinz provided in her will for the establishment of a charitable foundation which provides for this scholarship.  The Vira I. Heinz Scholarship for Women in Global Leadership enables select women at each of the 15 participating universities and colleges located in Pennsylvania and Ohio to spend a period of time abroad during the summer.

Three Vira I. Heinz Scholarships are available on a competitive basis to sophomore-level, Pitt-Johnstown women who have earned a QPA of at least 3.0 and will return to the Pitt-Johnstown campus for the full 2010-2011 academic year. Each scholarship has the value of $5,000 and is generously provided by the Heinz Endowments.  The goal of the scholarshp program is to "prepare women leaders for tomorrow's global challenges."

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Information and Requirements
  • Be an undergraduate woman of sophomore status during the 2009-2010 academic year.
  • Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
  • Be a full-time student at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown campus.
  • Not already hold a baccalaureate degree.
  • Have a QPA of not less than 3.0
  • Have been registered as a full-time student for two (2) years and be returning to the Pitt-Johnstown campus as a full-time student immediately after the study abroad experience.
  • Participate in a summer study abroad program for at least 4 weeks (28 days or more) in the international host country and are participating in the program for academic credit.
  • Construct a study proposal that reflects one or more of the five major programming areas of the Heinz Endowments: Arts and Culture; Children, Youth, and Families; Economic Opportunity; Education or the Environment.
  • Express interest in employment or graduate study in Southwestern Pennsylvania after graduation.
  • Be available to attend a mandatory weekend retreat during the Spring term, a debriefing event in the Fall following the study abroad experience, and complete a group Community Engagement Experience report (CEE) following the study abroad program and prior to graduation.
  • Submit a detailed follow-up report, expense report, and photo journal of the study abroad experience.
  • Women who have not had an overseas experience or who many not otherwise have such experiences due to financial, academic, or personal reasons are strongly encouraged to apply.

APPLICATIONS can be downloaded from this website or obtained at the International Services Office in 125 Blackington Hall.  Applications will be accepted through FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2009.  Winners will be notified and an announcement made in late November.  

                       
Congratuations to the 2009 Scholarship Recipients!

Brianne Berkebile, studied in Rome, Italy. 
Heather Little, studied in San Jose, Costa Rica.
Lisa Olshefski, studied in Paris, France.  


 

Last Reviewed: August 11, 2009
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