Information and Requirements
- Be an undergraduate woman of sophomore status after the 2007-2008 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 University of Pittsburgh 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 the mandatory weekend retreats during the Spring term, a debriefing event in the Fall following the study abroad experience, and complete an internship/community engagement during the Spring and Summer terms after completion of the study abroad program.
- Submit a detailed follow-up report, expense report, and photo journal of the 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.
Application deadline for Summer, 2008 programs is November 1, 2007. Winners will be announced in early December.
Congratuations to the Scholarship Recipients!
The recipients of the 2008 Vira I. Heinz Scholarship have been announced:
Lori Skupaka, who will study this summer in the Czech Republic; Kayla Washko, who will study in Peru, and Alexis Wieczorek, who will study in Bolivia. Congratulations to all!