Selected Opportunities from the Honors College's Scholarships Newsletter:
for the full newsletter:
http://scholarships.honorscollege.pitt.edu/Newsletters/ScholarshipsNewsletterNov2013.pdf
Charles B Rangel
International Affairs Graduate Fellowship
DEADLINE: JANUARY 17
The Rangel Program seeks to attract and prepare young people
for careers as diplomats in the Foreign Service by providing support for
graduate school, professional development, and entry into the U.S. Foreign
Service. Applicants must be seniors or
graduates seeking entry to a fall 2014 graduate program and have a 3.2 or
higher GPA. The Program encourages
applications from members of groups historically underrepresented in the FS and
those with financial need. US
citizenship is required.
Elie Wiesel Foundation
Prize in Ethics Essay Contest
DEADLINE: DECEMBER 2
The Elie Wiesel Foundation Prize in Ethics recognizes
juniors and seniors who can think deeply and critically on matters of
ethics. Applicants compose a
3,000-4,000 word essay that raises questions, singles out issues, and
identifies dilemmas of ethics. A
suggested essay topic can be found at the foundation’s website, though
applicants are welcome to write on any topic that meets the foundation’s
guidelines. Five prizes of up to $5,000
are awarded each year. US Citizenship is
NOT required.
The Whitaker
Fellowship
DEADLINE: JANUARY 21
The Whitaker International Fellowship sends graduating
seniors and recent graduates anywhere outside the U.S. or Canada to conduct
research, pursue coursework, intern, and more.
US citizens and permanent residents are eligible. PLEASE NOTE: there is also an
undergraduate-level Whitaker award. It
will be due March 11.
Humanity In Action
DEADLINE: JANUARY 9
The Humanity in Action Fellowship brings together diverse
groups of students and recent graduates to study minority rights and democratic
values for four weeks in one of five European cities.
US citizenship is NOT required.
G. Alec Stewart
Student Achievement Award
DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 25
The G. Alec Stewart Student Achievement Award, created in
memory of the UHC’s founding dean, recognizes juniors who have benefitted from
participation in one or more of the UHC’s activities. Applicants are judged on their academic
attainment, as well as their awareness of and concern for those around
them. Please contact Karen Billingsley
with any questions about the award.
