Study abroad scholarships

International Relations major and minor students are strongly encouraged to complete a study abroad program. Scholarships are available through several channels including the H&SS Dean's Office, the Department of Modern Languages, and the university's Study Abroad Office.

Vira Heinz Scholarship Program for Women in Global Leadership

The Vira I. Heinz Scholarship Program for Women in Global Leadership focuses on developing world citizens and encouraging a passion for life-long learning and civic engagement. The scholarship is a monetary award for sophomore women to study abroad during the summer between their sophomore and junior years. Carnegie Mellon has three scholarships to award. Recipients will be selected in late fall of their sophomore year, attend a leadership/cross-cultural retreat in the spring of their sophomore year, study abroad in the summer, attend a second retreat in the fall, and participate in a community engagement experience during their spring or summer junior year. Scholarship recipients will join a cohort of female student leaders in the Pittsburgh area who maintain connections to the program through graduation. The preferred candidate will have previous leadership training experience and/or global education awareness training. Applications are due to the Office of International Education in early November for study beginning the following summer. Download the application. Visit the website for more information. Contact Emily Half via email or at 412-268-5231 with any questions.