University of Pittsburgh Heinz Scholarship 2024/2025 for Masters Students in Africa. Submit your application below.
Application Schedule
Master’s Program Application Deadline:
Applicants are requested to check the application deadline specific to the school and academic year for which they wish to apply.
- May: Announcement of the winner
- August 1 : Start of the scholarship year
- June 30 : End of the scholarship year.
Heinz Scholarship Summary
The Global Studies Center (GSC) at the University of Pittsburgh offers scholarship opportunities for individuals from developing countries demonstrating their potential as future leaders in the public, government, nonprofit, or private sectors.
About Heinz Scholarship
Heinz Stipends (also known as Fellowships) are awarded to individuals from developing countries who demonstrate their potential as future leaders in the public, governmental, nonprofit, or private fields. The goal is to enhance, early in their career, a fellow’s ability to contribute to the development of their country and enrich their understanding of the United States. Beginning with the 2012-13 academic year, the scholarship was reorganized to align with specific master’s degree programs at the University of Pittsburgh Professional Schools.
The GSC no longer processes Heinz applications directly. Applicants interested in applying for the scholarship should contact the professional school to which they applied after receiving acceptance.
Heinz Scholarship Details:
- Offered annually? Yes
- Eligible countries : African countries
- Location (country) : United States
- Number of scholarship holders: Not specified
- Duration of support: The award period of the scholarship extends from one (1) to two (2) years.
- Scholarship Value: Recipients will receive financial support including a living stipend of $19,200, paid monthly, as well as a program and professional activities fund of $1,000.
Eligible field of study
University of Pittsburgh professional schools with potential support from Heinz include the Graduate School of Public Health (GSPH), the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs (GSPIA), the School of Law, and the School of Nursing.
Type : Mastery
Heinz Scholarship Eligibility
The Heinz Scholarship competition provides an opportunity for individuals from developing countries, regardless of gender, whose preliminary accomplishments suggest high potential for leadership and success in diverse fields such as business, government, public service, or other relevant professions.
- University degree required: Applicants must have successfully completed an undergraduate university program.
- Proficiency in English: Advanced proficiency in understanding, reading and speaking English is an imperative requirement for applicants.
- Preferred Career Stage: Preference will be given to individuals who are at the beginning or midpoint of their career trajectory.
- Areas of application of the scholarship: The Heinz scholarship is specifically dedicated to professionals working in the sectors of practice and policy. Basic academic research projects, academic sabbaticals, and medical research are not eligible for this scholarship.
Selection conditions
During the residency, the recipient of the scholarship is required to present at least once a subject related to their professional experience before members of the University. Increased participation is also encouraged, prompting the scholar to become involved in community outreach activities, such as giving lectures about their home country to audiences of high school students or interested adults.
Commitment and duration of the scholarship:
Acceptance of the scholarship by the candidate amounts to a mutual agreement between the scholarship holder and the University. It is expected that, except in the event of an unforeseen emergency, beneficiaries will remain present for the entire period covered by the scholarship.
Any recipient leaving the United States or terminating the award before the date specified in the grant authorization, without the prior consent of the University, will be required to reimburse all expenses incurred by the University on their behalf.
Final Reports and Impact:
At the conclusion of the Heinz Fellowship program, recipients are required to submit a detailed report describing and evaluating all of their activities and experiences during the fellowship period. They must also outline their plans for applying for the scholarship upon their return to their country of origin.
These reports are of particular importance, being distributed to program officials at the University of Pittsburgh and representatives of the HJ Heinz Company Foundation. They will also serve as references for future recipients of the scholarship. Following approval of their final report, recipients will receive a UCIS Heinz Program certificate.
Registration process for Heinz Scholarship:
- Indication of Application: Applicants are strongly encouraged to express interest in the Heinz Fellows program when submitting their application to the master’s program.
- Post-acceptance stage: Successful applicants must contact the professional school to which they applied after receiving their acceptance, if they wish to apply for this scholarship. Professional schools eligible for the Heinz Scholarship at the University of Pittsburgh include the Graduate School of Public Health (GSPH), the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs (GSPIA), the School of Law, and the School of Nursing.
Scholarship Provider: University Center for International Studies (UCIS) at the University of Pittsburgh.
Essential information:
Applicants for this scholarship should take into consideration that in case they come from a country without a tax treaty with the United States, they are required to pay US taxes equivalent to 14% of the awarded stipend.
No financial support relating to travel costs, no living allowance or any other benefits, services or insurance funds are envisaged for dependents, whether accompanied or not.