The University of Pittsburgh Heinz Fellowship provides a $20,000 scholarship to students from developing countries who aim to pursue a Master’s degree and show promise as future leaders. Throughout the fellowship, the recipient must deliver at least one presentation to the University community on a topic related to their professional background.

Scholarship Summary

Host Country: United States of America (USA)

Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships

Eligible Country: All Developing Countries

Reward: Full Scholarship | $20,200 Stipends

No IELTS required

Deadline: Not Specified

Eligibility Requirements For the University of Pittsburgh Heinz Fellowship

To be eligible for the University of Pittsburgh Heinz Fellowship, candidates must:

• Applicants must gain admission to a Master’s program starting in the academic year for which they are applying for the Heinz Fellowship in one of the following schools: 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 should have completed an undergraduate degree.  
• Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English.  
• We will give priority to individuals who are early or mid-career professionals. 
• The Fellowship is designed for individuals in practitioner or policy roles and does not support basic academic research, academic sabbaticals, or medical research.

University of Pittsburgh Heinz Fellowship Selection Process

• During the residency, the Fellow must give at least one presentation on a topic related to their professional experience to the University community. The Fellowship encourages the Fellow to engage in community outreach by giving lectures about their home country to high school students or interested adults.
• By accepting the grant, the candidate agrees to the terms set by the University. The award expects Fellows to complete its full duration, unless an emergency arises.
• If a Fellow leaves the U.S. or ends the grant earlier than agreed without the University’s permission, they must repay the University for any costs incurred on their behalf.  
• Upon finishing the Heinz Fellowship, Fellows must submit a final report detailing their activities and experiences during the Fellowship and explaining how they plan to use this knowledge in their home country. 
• Program officials at the University of Pittsburgh and representatives of the H.J. Heinz Company Foundation share the final reports. These reports also serve as references for future Fellowship recipients. Once the University accepts the final report, UCIS will issue a Heinz Program certificate to the Fellows.

How To Apply for the University of Pittsburgh Heinz Fellowship 

To apply for the University of Pittsburgh Heinz Fellowship, qualified and interested applicants should:

• Click the button below to access the fellowship webpage.  
• Apply for admission to an eligible Master’s program.  
• When submitting your application, make sure to indicate that you wish to be considered for the Heinz Fellows Program.  
• After receiving your acceptance, please contact the professional school where you applied if you are interested in applying for the Fellowship. For further details, contact Veronica Dristas.

Application Deadline: Not Specified

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