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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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:

1. Completed Application Form (MS Word or PDF), including working e-mail and phone number where you can be contacted to arrange an interview
2. Cover letter explaining the ways in which you are qualified and the reasons you want this fellowship
3. Curriculum Vitae, including relevant work and course experience
4. 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