University of Pittsburgh Heinz Fellowship 2024/2025 for Master’s Students in Africa. Apply below.
Application Timeline:
- Master’s program application deadline: Candidates should check the deadline for the school and academic year they intend to apply to.
- May: Winner notified
- August 1: Fellowship year begins
- June 30: Fellowship year ends.
- Offered annually? Yes
Eligible Countries: Countries in Africa
To be taken at (country): United States
Brief description: The University of Pittsburgh, Global Studies Center (GSC), invites applications for fellowship opportunities targeting individuals from developing countries in Africa who exhibit potential as future leaders in the public, government, non-profit, or private sectors.
Offered Since: 1982
About the Award: Heinz Fellowships are awarded to individuals from developing countries who showcase potential as future leaders in the public, government, non-profit, or private sectors. The objective is to enhance, early in their careers, the Fellow’s ability to contribute to their country’s development and deepen their understanding of the U.S. Starting from the 2012-13 academic year, the Fellowship has been restructured to align with specific Master’s programs of Pitt professional schools. The GSC no longer directly accepts Heinz applications. Interested candidates should contact the professional school they applied to after receiving their acceptance.
Eligible Field of Study: University of Pittsburgh professional schools with potential Heinz support 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: Masters
Eligibility: The Heinz Fellowship competition is open to men and women from developing countries with a track record early in their careers indicating strong potential for leadership and achievement in business, government, public services, or other relevant professions.
- Applicants must have been accepted to a Master’s program beginning the academic year for which they seek the Heinz Fellowship by the GSPH, the GSPIA, or the School of Nursing.
- Applicants must have completed a university degree.
- Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English is required.
- Preference will be given to those applicants at the early or mid-stages of their career.
- The Fellowship is intended for individuals in the practitioner and policy domains and is not awarded for basic academic research, academic sabbaticals, or medical research.
Selection Criteria: During the residency, the Fellow is expected to give at least one presentation related to their professional experience to University members. Additionally, the Fellow is encouraged to engage in community outreach activities, such as lecturing about their home country to high school students or interested adults. Acceptance of the grant constitutes an agreement between the grantee and the University. Grantees are expected to remain for the full tenure of the award, barring unforeseen emergencies. A grantee leaving the U.S. earlier than specified without consent will be required to reimburse the University for any expenditures made on their behalf. Upon completion of the Heinz Fellowship program, Fellows must submit a final report detailing their activities and experiences, as well as plans for applying the Fellowship upon return to their home country. These reports are shared with program officials at the University of Pittsburgh and representatives at the H.J. Heinz Company Foundation. The reports also serve as references for incoming Fellowship recipients. Upon acceptance of their final report, Fellows will receive a Heinz Program certificate from the UCIS.
Number of Awardees: Not specified
Duration of Scholarship: One (1) to two (2) years of support
Value of Scholarship: Support includes a living stipend of $19,200 (paid in monthly installments) and a $1,000 program and professional activities fund.
How to Apply: Candidates should indicate their interest in the Heinz Fellows Program when submitting their Master’s program application. Additionally, candidates interested in the Fellowship should contact the professional school they applied to after receiving their acceptance. The University of Pittsburgh professional schools with potential Heinz support 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. Visit the Scholarship Webpage for details.
Award Provider: University Center for International Studies (UCIS) at the University of Pittsburgh
Important Notes: Candidates should be aware that if they come from a country without a tax treaty with the U.S., they must pay U.S. taxes amounting to 14% of the stipend. The scholarship does not cover transportation costs, living or other allowances, services, or insurance funds for dependents.
