The H.J. Heinz Fellowships, offered by the University of Pittsburgh‘s Global Studies Center, aim to support students from developing countries pursuing a Master’s degree, focusing on fostering future leaders in public, government, non-profit, or private sectors.

If you are a resident of a developing country and want to enhance your skills at the Master’s degree level, apply now for the 2024 H.J. Heinz Fellowships.

Key Details and Dates

• Application Deadline: Check the specific deadline for their intended program
• Result Announcement Dates: May (Winners notified)
• Funding Type: Partially Funded
• Fellowship Duration: One to two years
• Organizer: University of Pittsburgh‘s Global Studies Center
• Eligible Countries: Developing countries
• Eligible Gender: Male/Female
• Target Group: Individuals in the practitioner and policy domains
• Field: Master’s programs in the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs (GSPIA), Graduate School of Public Health (GSPH), School of Law, School of Education, or School of Nursing.
• Study Level: Master’s degree
• Host Country: United States

Financial Aids of the H.J. Heinz Fellowships

The selected fellows will benefit from the H.J. Heinz Fellowships as follows:

• Living stipend of $19,200 (monthly installments)
• $1,000 program and professional activities fund

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must be:

• Accepted into a Master’s program in specified schools.
• Completed an undergraduate university degree
• Proficiency in English.
• Preference goes to applicants in the early or mid stages of their careers.
• It is intended for practitioners and policymakers, not basic academic research, medical research, or academic sabbaticals.

Fellows Responsibilities

Please read these highlights as activities to undertake during the Fellowship program:

• During the residency, Fellows should present at least one topic related to their professional experience to University members.
• Fellows are strongly encouraged to engage in community outreach by lecturing about their home country to high school students or interested adults.
• Accepting the grant constitutes an agreement between the Fellow and the University.
• Grantees must complete the full tenure of the award, with exceptions for unforeseen emergencies.
• Early termination or departure without University consent may require reimbursement for expenditures made on the grantee’s behalf.

Post-Fellowship Requirements

After completing the H.J. Heinz Fellowships, fellows must:

• Submit a comprehensive final report detailing their Fellowship activities and plans upon returning home.
• Reports are shared with University of Pittsburgh program officials and H.J. Heinz Company Foundation representatives, serving as references for incoming Fellows.
• Upon acceptance of the final report, Fellows receive a Heinz Program certificate from the UCIS.

Selection Process

• Candidates express interest during the Master’s program application.
• Winners will receive a notification in May.
• The fellowship year begins on August 1.
• The fellowship year ends on June 30.

How Do You Apply for the H.J. Heinz Fellowships?

• To apply for the H.J. Heinz Fellowships, applicants should indicate interest in the Heinz Fellows Program during the Master’s program application.
• Contact the relevant professional school after acceptance for the Fellowship application process.
• For additional details, reach out to Veronica Dristas.

Please visit the University of Pittsburgh’s Global Studies Center website for further information about the H.J. Heinz Fellowships.

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