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Global Studies Student Ambassadors (GSSA)
Awardees are expected to begin their fellowship as soon as classes begin in the term, and are required to work a maximum of 10 hours per week. The scholarship amount will be credited to the student's PeopleSoft account for the award term.
Requirements
- Must be currently enrolled in, and must demonstrate progress towards completing, one of the following: Undergraduate Certificate, Graduate Certificate, or Bachelor of Philosophy in International and Area Studies (BPhil-IAS), Global Studies Track.
- Minimum QPA: Undergraduate Certificate students: 3.0; Graduate Certificate and BPhil students: 3.5. Note: First-term students are not eligible for GSSAs; please apply after grades for the first term have been received.
- Must be able to demonstrate professional work etiquette including: strong interpersonal, public speaking and writing skills, work independently, arrive promptly and the ability to take initiative.
Application
To apply, send the following materials:
- Completed Application Form (MS Word or PDF), including working e-mail and phone number where you can be contacted to arrange an interview
- Cover letter explaining the ways in which you are qualified and the reasons you want this fellowship
- Curriculum Vitae, including relevant work and course experience
- Most recent transcript (unofficial copy is acceptable)
Application deadline for Fall 2012 is Friday, April 20, 2012.
Send to:
Elaine Linn
Global Studies Center
4100 Wesley W. Posvar Hall
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA 15260










