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: 3.25.
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 is the first Friday in November for the following spring semester or the first Friday in March for the fall semester.
Send to:
Elaine Linn
Global Studies Program
4100 Wesley W. Posvar Hall
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA 15260