The Global Studies Center of the University of Petersburg, located in the state of Pennsylvania, USA, will provide fellowships for doing master’s there. The official name of this fellowship is ‘HJ Heinz Fellowship’. These fellowships are awarded to potential meritorious students from developing countries to fund Masters.
It is a one-year to maximum two-year fellowship, starting in August and ending in June. About 22 lakh 20 thousand will be given to the selected fellows under this fellowship. However, if a fellow cancels the fellowship or leaves the United States during the fellowship period without the consent of the university, the fellowship money must be returned.
Eligibility of Application
- Applicants must be enrolled in a master’s program (at the beginning of the academic year in which they seek the Heinz Fellowship).
- The Master’s subject will be: any one from Public Health, Law, Public and International Affairs, Education or Nursing.
- Applicants must have completed an undergraduate degree at a university.
- Must be proficient in speaking, reading and writing English.
- Preference will be given to applicants who are in early or mid-career stage.
- The fellowship is awarded to individuals currently working in or associated with the policy domain. This fellowship is not awarded for basic academic research, academic sabbatical or medical research.
Whatever benefits are available
- Living stipend: Tk 21 lakh 10 thousand (US$ 19 thousand 200, available in monthly installments)
- Activity Fund: 1 lakh 10 thousand taka (1 thousand US dollars)
Application time
- This fellowship has to be mentioned while applying for Masters. However, the application time may be different for different subjects, the student should inquire about his subject.
- The fellowship winners are announced in May.
- The fellowship year begins on 1 August.
- The fellowship year ends on June 30.
For application link and details visit: ucis.pitt.edu/global/hj-heinz-fellowship
Contact-
Veronica Dristas, E-mail:dristas@pitt.edu, Phone: +1 412-624-4803
