Global Studies Student Ambassadors (GSSA)
Global Studies Center is pleased to announce the Global Studies' Student Ambassador (GSSA) Fellowship for our certificate students contingent upon funding. The Fellowship may pay a partial or full term's tuition. The closing date for aplications for the GSSA Fellowship for Fall Term 2013 is April 12, 2013. Winners will be expected to begin their Fellowship within the first week of the Fall term. The Fellowship amount will be credited to the student's PeopleSoft account for the 2141 term (Fall 2013). Student Fellows will be required to work 10 hours per week during the term by assisting with guest lectures, films and weekend outreach workshops; student recruitment; and other special projects.
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 2013 is Friday, April 12, 2013.
Send to:
Elaine Linn
Global Studies Center
4100 Wesley W. Posvar Hall
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
