Applicants will apply for a REEES tuition remission scholarship when they apply for their chosen program through the Study Abroad Office. Eligible programs include but are not limited to: Competing Perspectives on Global Energy, Economic Policy Analysis in Ukraine, Architecture Studies in Central Europe, and Comparative Economics of Central Europe. Connect with the Study Abroad Office to learn about programs. For a partial list of eligible study abroad programs, visit: https://www.ucis.pitt.edu/crees/students/courses/study-abroad
Additionally, two scholarships are available to support enrollment in study abroad programs offered in 2022. Interested students will apply directly to REEES:
Robert P. Donnorummo Study Abroad Scholarships
APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 15, 2024 | APPLY
These scholarships are made possible by the Robert P. Donnorummo Scholarship Fund, which supports students who wish to study in East/Central Europe or the countries of the former Soviet Union. Any undergraduate student with a minimum GPA of 3.25 who is applying for a Pitt-approved study abroad program relevant to the REEES world region is eligible to apply for $1,000 from the Donnorummo Fund. Students may combine this scholarship with study-abroad funding from sources internal or external to the University. Preference will be given to REEES certificate students and others who demonstrate a sustained interest in the region. Awards will be applied as reimbursements to cover international travel and other program costs after the conclusion of the student's study abroad program.
Susan M. Hicks Memorial Fund Study Abroad Scholarships
APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 15, 2024 | APPLY
These scholarships are made possible by the Susan M. Hicks Memorial Fund, which honors the legacy of former REEES Academic Advisor Susan Hicks by providing financial support to Pitt undergraduates who wish to study in East/Central Europe or the countries of the former Soviet Union.
Any undergraduate student with a minimum GPA of 3.25 who is applying for a Pitt-approved study abroad program relevant to the REEES world region is eligible to apply for $1,000 from the Susan M. Hicks Memorial Scholarship Fund. Students may combine this scholarship with study-abroad funding from sources internal or external to the University. Preference will be given to REEES certificate students and others who demonstrate a sustained interest in the region. Awards will be applied as reimbursements to cover international travel and other program costs after the conclusion of the student's study abroad program.
Student Impact: Testimonials from 2019 Susan Hicks Scholarship Recipients
Receiving the Susan Hicks Memorial Award has allowed me to be in the beautiful country of Hungary and study at the Debrecen Summer School! This experience has given me the opportunity to deepen my understanding of the Hungarian culture and the Hungarian language. In having the opportunity to use the Hungarian language outside of the classroom, I have been able to strengthen my ability to communicate with native Hungarian speakers. This program has also allowed me to form friendships with people from all over the world. Through these new friendships, I have learned about other countries in the region as well, such as the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Croatia, and many more. I have also connected more to my Hungarian heritage than I had previously due to being part of this program. Without the Susan Hicks Memorial Award, I would not have had this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to study at a program that has greatly enriched my life!
Catherine Mowery
My semester at the University of Helsinki was filled with meaningful experiences, both social and academic. I spent Spring 2019 exploring the University's diverse and robust REEES-related courses and discovering new dimensions to the study of Russia and Eastern Europe, focusing in particular on Finland's history and current role in the region. The Susan Hicks Memorial Fund generously supported my exchange and honored my unique course of study by giving me the financial flexibility to fully experience Finland and all its wonder.
Dagny Felker
Questions? Contact REESAdvising@pitt.edu at the REEES office (4203 Posvar Hall)