January 31, 2026
If you are an graduate student studying abroad in Africa this year, please consider applying for the African Studies Scholarship. You may be awarded a scholarship to support tuition, travel, accommodation, and meals.
Graduate students at the University of Pittsburgh. Priority is given to students enrolled in the African Studies certificate.
Amounts between $500 and $2,000.
To apply, please submit an application here.
Applications due by February 13, 2026; all applications must be submitted 30 days before the planned event or travel. The application process is as follows:
Established in 2011, the Alberta Sbragia Fund for Graduate European Studies is a living memorial to honor Professor Alberta Sbragia, founding Director of the European Studies Center, and her commitment to education and mentoring of young scholars.
Open to PhD students at the University of Pittsburgh for dissertation assistance, research or publication support, or travel for research in relevant European countries.
Awards range from $1,500 to $2,000. Applicants are encouraged to show efforts to secure matching funds from their department, school, or other external sources.
Please consult the Pre and Post Award Guidelines before applying for information on how funds may be used and the grant and reporting obligations. For questions on eligibility or for further information, please contact Erica Edwards, Associate Director.
Early March
Undergraduate, graduate or doctoral students.
Must be attending a university or college in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
$2,000.00
To learn more and apply contact the Study Abroad Office.
Rolling deadline.
This grant funds an event related to Asian studies.
All registered student groups are eligible to apply for funding.
Up to $300
To apply, please provide a brief description of your event along with a detailed budget to lieul@pitt.edu.
February 2, 2026
This grant provides partial support to graduate students for the presentation of conference papers focused on China or Chinese Studies. The grant funds may count towards travel expenses, conference registration, and other appropriate conference expenses. For conference grants, travel to Hawaii is classified as international, and Canada and Mexico are classified as domestic.
Graduate students at the University of Pittsburgh.
To apply for all funding, all students will need to: Complete an application form on PittFund$Me. You can access PittFund$Me through your my.pitt.edu portal. Use the dashboard to search for the scholarship you wish to apply to; Submit unofficial transcripts from each college or university attended; Submit a statement of purpose no more than 1500 words that explains your interest in the area and the purpose of the grant; Secure two letters of recommendation (for language-based scholarship applications, it is highly encouraged that you submit a letter of recommendation from your language teacher).
Grants for domestic travel will award up to $300 and for international travel the amount will be up to $600.
To apply, please submit an application through PittFund$Me.
At the Asian Studies Center, we want to encourage students to continue following their interests in Asia. As such, we have funding to help support Asian language learning, building expertise in Asian cultures, and studying abroad in Asia. We hold competitions for summer and academic year funding each year made possible by endowment funds and grants from private sources.
February 2, 2026
Funds participation in Chinese summer language programs.
Students must have completed 1 year of college-level Chinese, and preference is for students who have completed 2 years. Preference is also for students who are participating in an organized program of study abroad.
To apply for all funding, all students will need to: Complete an application form on PittFund$Me. You can access PittFund$Me through your my.pitt.edu portal. Use the dashboard to search for the scholarship you wish to apply to; Submit unofficial transcripts from each college or university attended; Submit a statement of purpose no more than 1500 words that explains your interest in the area and the purpose of the grant; Secure two letters of recommendation (for language-based scholarship applications, it is highly encouraged that you submit a letter of recommendation from your language teacher).
$5,000
To apply, please submit an application through PittFund$Me.
Rolling deadline.
The CLAS Travel to Professional Meetings Small Grants were established to support faculty and graduate student in advancing their professional development and sharing their work in Latin American, Caribbean, and Diasporic Studies (such as Latinx studies) with the broader academic community. These grants provide travel funds for faculty and graduate students to attend conferences and professional meetings.
The CLAS Travel to Professional Meetings provides support to faculty affiliated with the Center for Latin American Studies. To be eligible, the faculty and graduate students affiliated with CLAS must be presenting a paper or participating as an organizer, discussant, or moderator in a session focused on the Latin American or Caribbean region. Funds are limited and will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis until funds run out. Graduate Students must be making progress towards the completion of the certificate.
Up to $800 per academic year.
To apply for the CLAS Travel to Professional Meetings Small Grants, click here.
Funding for travel to professional meetings that take place between September and August should be requested no later than May 15. In general, you should apply for funding as soon as you have confirmation that you will be participating in a meeting/conference. The funds can be used to pay for airline tickets for travel within the United States. They cannot, however, be used to pay for international airfare. The funds can be used to cover food, lodging, and incidental expenses (that is, per diem expenses) related to participation in a meeting/conference anywhere in the world. You will need to submit the documentation that your paper or session has been accepted. The funds will be reimbursed after you present your receipts. Please note that it may take at least 10 working days to be reimbursed.
If you have any questions about the information contained in this message, please contact: Luis Van Fossen Bravo (Interim Associate Director) at bravo@pitt.edu.
March 2, 2026
David B. Houston was an economics professor and political activist at the University of Pittsburgh for more than 40 years. Throughout his career, he directed his scholarly attention to issues of social justice, particularly as they related to Latin America. Dr. Houston was known as a dedicated teacher, mentor, and advocate, whose research and activism bridged the academic and public spheres. He passed away in 2008, but his commitment to equity and justice continues to inspire generations of students.
To honor his life and work, former students and colleagues created the David B. Houston Human Rights and Social Justice Fund. This fund supports awards to students whose academic interests and career plans focus on human rights and social justice, particularly in Latin America.
The Center for Latin American Studies invites students, especially at the graduate level, to apply for this scholarship award.
Guidelines for consideration
Students whose work:
$1,000 - $2,000
To apply, please submit an application through PittFund$Me.
In 2006, University alumna and Trustee Deborah Gillotti generously created a fund to support educational and research expenses for Pitt graduate students with potential to become leaders. Fellowship funding is available to students who:
Preference will be given to students who:
Or
International students are eligible to receive Gillotti Fellowships.
Funding can be used to cover the costs of eligible research and travel expenses (one time or recurring), provide a living stipend or travel assistance to allow a student to accept a prestigious or otherwise important opportunity (e.g., a federal or international fellowship, internship, etc.) or participate in training opportunities enhancing leadership skills, or to fund student-led initiatives at Pitt to develop or enhance leadership on campus.
Multiple awards of between $5,000 to $10,000 will be made each year. Awards may be for one-time opportunities or can be renewable through the final year of study (when applicable).
Travel Warnings and Restrictions:
Student applicants should carefully consider requesting funds to travel to countries with a level 3 State Department travel advisory; UCIS may use that as one criterion when considering applications. No requests for support for travel to countries with a level 4 State Department advisory will be considered.
For enrolled students, application, CV/resume, and a brief precis of their research, career goals, and how they intend to use the funding (including a proposed budget), along with a letter of recommendation. The letter of recommendation should specifically address the applicant’s leadership experience or potential.
For admitted students, an application, CV/resume, a brief precis, and a letter of recommendation. The letter of recommendation should address the applicant’s leadership experience or potential. Students will also be asked to specify how the funds will be used (e.g., $5,000/year summer research and professional development funds) in a proposed budget.
March 2.
Allyson Delnore
adelnore@pitt.edu
University Center for International Studies
4400 Wesley W. Posvar Hall
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
February 2, 2026
This grant is funded through a generous donation in the name of Dr. Mohinder Bahl and Mrs. Saroj Bahl. Students, faculty, and affiliated researchers may apply for up to $500 to help fund research, travel, or other educational expenses for projects and education that support India, Indian Studies, or people of Indian origin.
Graduate students at the University of Pittsburgh. Strong preference will be given to students, faculty, or researchers with demonstrated financial need.
To apply for all funding, all students will need to: Complete an application form on PittFund$Me. You can access PittFund$Me through your my.pitt.edu portal. Use the dashboard to search for the scholarship you wish to apply to; Submit unofficial transcripts from each college or university attended; Submit a statement of purpose no more than 1500 words that explains your interest in the area and the purpose of the grant; Secure two letters of recommendation (for language-based scholarship applications, it is highly encouraged that you submit a letter of recommendation from your language teacher).
$500
To apply, please submit an application through PittFund$Me.
At the Asian Studies Center, we want to encourage students to continue following their interests in Asia. As such, we have funding to help support Asian language learning, building expertise in Asian cultures, and studying abroad in Asia. We hold competitions for summer and academic year funding each year made possible by endowment funds and grants from private sources.
The Center for African Studies provides financial, promotional, and logistical support for events and presentations that align with our mission and research priorities. All sponsorship requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Unfortunately, support is not guaranteed. Upon completion of your event, please send us a summary of outcomes and achievements. This is required for internal and external reporting purposes.
To apply, please submit an application here.
Spring
The Global Studies Center employs undergraduate and graduate student ambassadors to market GSC’s academic credentials, mentor incoming undergraduate students enrolled in our programs, organize and participate in UCIS Global Hub events, assist with technical support on digital portfolios, support data collection, assist with alumni and career programming, and support special events as needed. The position provides professional development and mentoring.
Undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in a GSC academic program.
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. Minimum GPA: Undergraduate Certificate students: 3.0; Graduate Certificate and BPhil students: 3.5. Note: First-term students are not eligible to be GSSAs; please apply after grades for the first term have been received.
Partial term's tuition.
Applications can be submitted via Submittable every Spring.
Rolling Basis. Please email Elaine Linn at eel58@pitt.edu upon submission of application.
The Global Studies Center grants funds for students enrolled in our certificate or BPhil programs to support travel-related costs to attend or present at relevant conferences, workshops or symposiums, or for conducting research related to their global focus. The funds are limited to travel in the United States and must be expended by June 30th of the same academic year.
Global Studies students enrolled as full or part-time graduate and undergraduate students at the University of Pittsburgh and students from Pitt’s regional campuses pursuing international studies are eligible to submit a proposal (including international degree-seeking students,) and must use the award while still enrolled at Pitt. Only one Global Studies Travel Fund award per student per fiscal year (July 1 to June 30) is allowed.
Grantees are required to submit receipts for reimbursement, and a report (no more than 150 words) explaining the use of the funds and the outcomes of the supported activity no later than one month after the activity is completed. Students will not be reimbursed without submitting receipts incurred for travel. Failure to submit a final report will disqualify the GSC Travel funds recipient from future GSC funding competitions.
The maximum grant amount is $500.00. Because of the limited availability of funds, smaller requests may be more likely to be funded.
Funds will be allocated using the following criteria:
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Rolling
To encourage students to study a language deemed of critical importance by the U.S. Department of Education, the Global Studies Center is pleased to announce a supplemental tuition remission program available to full-time graduate students at the University of Pittsburgh.
Full-time graduate students in the Department of A&S and/or professional schools.
Students must satisfy the following requirements:
The supplemental tuition remission will cover the equivalent of 1-5 five credits of language study.
Example: GSPIA student who carries 12 credits and wants to take a 5-credit Arabic course. In this case, the award would cover a maximum of two credits of tuition remission.
12 credits towards major (including one Global Studies course)
+ 5 credits in Arabic
= 17 total credits (15 full-time tuition credits covered through regular tuition; 2 credits covered by GSC tuition remission)
To apply, complete and submit the following:
Please direct all questions to Elaine Linn at eel58@pitt.edu.
Candidates should check the deadline for the school and academic year they intend to apply to.
The University of Pittsburgh’s Global Studies Center awards H.J. Heinz fellowships to students from developing countries who wish to pursue a master’s degree and demonstrate potential as future leaders in the public, government, non-profit, or private sectors. The Fellowship is a one to two year position.
Incoming students admitted to a master's program at the University of Pittsburgh in either the Graduate School of Public Health (GSPH), the School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA), the School of Law, the School of Education, or the School of Nursing. Once admitted, the department or school will then nominate the student for a fellowship with the Global Studies Center (beginning the academic year for which they seek the Heinz Fellowship).
A living stipend of $20,000 (paid in monthly installments).
Candidates interested in the fellowship must state their interest in the Heinz Fellows Program during their master’s program application process. The school will then nominate the candidate for the fellowship.
See a list of our past Heinz Fellows.
The International Studies Fund (ISF) is intended to help students at the University of Pittsburgh conduct research on international issues or in international settings and/or with international collaborators. “International” is defined as relating to another country or culture, comparative analysis covering more than one country or culture, studies of international relations or of transnational activities, or studies which examine topics related to global issues or collaborative projects with partners around the world.
Please note: the application requires a faculty recommendation. The online application system will only prompt your selected faculty to submit the required recommendation upon your submission of the application. You should, therefore, aim to submit your application with ample time for faculty to submit the recommendation by the deadline.
Important: ISF grants may not be used for tuition, language study, internships and other non-research related expenses. Conference, workshop or symposium travel is not eligible for funding under the ISF program.
See below for application form and procedure.
Full-time graduate and undergraduate students at the University of Pittsburgh from all Schools and Campuses are eligible to submit a proposal, including international degree-seeking students. Visiting, non-degree, and post-doctoral students are not eligible to apply.
Awardees must be enrolled at the University of Pittsburgh when applying and when using the award.
Only one International Studies Fund award per student and fiscal year (July 1 to June 30) is allowed.
Please note: An ISF grant may be used to support participation in a group project; however, funds must directly support the student’s individual participation in the project (including direct costs such as travel, supplies, etc.).
The ISF selection committee uses the following criteria in evaluating proposals:
The maximum grant amount is $1,000. Because of the limited availability of funds, smaller requests may be more likely to be funded. Grants awarded must be used by June 30 of the next calendar year.
Student applicants should carefully consider requesting funds to travel to countries with a level 3 State Department travel advisory; UCIS may use that as one criterion when considering applications. No requests for support for travel to countries with a level 4 State Department advisory will be considered.
Applications are to be completed online. The first time that you access one of the following application forms, you will be directed to a welcome screen at our partner, Submittable.com and invited to create a new user account. After completing this simple process, you will be shown the application form.
Please note:
Applications will be reviewed by committee. Awardees will be notified approximately four weeks after the deadline.
March 2.
Allyson Delnore
adelnore@pitt.edu
University Center for International Studies
4400 Wesley W. Posvar Hall
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
February 2, 2026
This grant provides partial support to graduate students for the presentation of conference papers focused on Japan. The grant funds may count towards travel expenses, conference registration, and other appropriate conference expenses. For conference grants, travel to Hawaii is classified as international, and Canada and Mexico are classified as domestic.
Graduate students at the University of Pittsburgh.
To apply for all funding, all students will need to: Complete an application form on PittFund$Me. You can access PittFund$Me through your my.pitt.edu portal. Use the dashboard to search for the scholarship you wish to apply to; Submit unofficial transcripts from each college or university attended; Submit a statement of purpose no more than 1500 words that explains your interest in the area and the purpose of the grant; Secure two letters of recommendation (for language-based scholarship applications, it is highly encouraged that you submit a letter of recommendation from your language teacher).
Grants for domestic travel will award up to $500 and for international travel the amount will be up to $1000.
To apply, please submit an application through PittFund$Me.
At the Asian Studies Center, we want to encourage students to continue following their interests in Asia. As such, we have funding to help support Asian language learning, building expertise in Asian cultures, and studying abroad in Asia. We hold competitions for summer and academic year funding each year made possible by endowment funds and grants from private sources.
February 2, 2026
This scholarship funds Japanese summer intensive language study at an approved summer language program in the U.S. or Japan. Preference is given to students who have completed at least one year of college Japanese. This award cannot be applied to SEALS Japan courses at the University of Pittsburgh.
Graduate students at the University of Pittsburgh.
To apply for all funding, all students will need to: Complete an application form on PittFund$Me. You can access PittFund$Me through your my.pitt.edu portal. Use the dashboard to search for the scholarship you wish to apply to; Submit unofficial transcripts from each college or university attended; Submit a statement of purpose no more than 1500 words that explains your interest in the area and the purpose of the grant; Secure two letters of recommendation (for language-based scholarship applications, it is highly encouraged that you submit a letter of recommendation from your language teacher).
Up to $5,000, with an additional $1,000 for those studying in Japan.
To apply, please submit an application through PittFund$Me.
At the Asian Studies Center, we want to encourage students to continue following their interests in Asia. As such, we have funding to help support Asian language learning, building expertise in Asian cultures, and studying abroad in Asia. We hold competitions for summer and academic year funding each year made possible by endowment funds and grants from private sources.
February 2, 2026
This award funds graduate student research about Japan and Japanese Studies.
Graduate students at the University of Pittsburgh. Preference is for students who have not received Japanese Studies Graduate Research awards in the past, for students with at least two years of Japanese language training, and for students who are planning on research in Japan, when possible.
To apply for all funding, all students will need to: Complete an application form on PittFund$Me. You can access PittFund$Me through your my.pitt.edu portal. Use the dashboard to search for the scholarship you wish to apply to; Submit unofficial transcripts from each college or university attended; Submit a statement of purpose no more than 1500 words that explains your interest in the area and the purpose of the grant; Secure two letters of recommendation (for language-based scholarship applications, it is highly encouraged that you submit a letter of recommendation from your language teacher).
$6,000
To apply, please submit an application through PittFund$Me.
At the Asian Studies Center, we want to encourage students to continue following their interests in Asia. As such, we have funding to help support Asian language learning, building expertise in Asian cultures, and studying abroad in Asia. We hold competitions for summer and academic year funding each year made possible by endowment funds and grants from private sources.
February 2, 2026
This grant funds research travel to East Asia.
Students at the University of Pittsburgh enrolled in the Humanities and Social Science Divisions within the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences. Preference is given to graduate students.
To apply for all funding, all students will need to: Complete an application form on PittFund$Me. You can access PittFund$Me through your my.pitt.edu portal. Use the dashboard to search for the scholarship you wish to apply to; Submit unofficial transcripts from each college or university attended; Submit a statement of purpose no more than 1500 words that explains your interest in the area and the purpose of the grant; Secure two letters of recommendation (for language-based scholarship applications, it is highly encouraged that you submit a letter of recommendation from your language teacher).
$2,000
To apply, please submit an application through PittFund$Me.
February 2, 2026
This grant provides partial support to graduate students for the presentation of conference papers focused on Korean Studies. The grant funds may count towards travel expenses, conference registration, and other appropriate conference expenses. For conference grants, travel to Hawaii is classified as international, and Canada and Mexico are classified as domestic.
Graduate students at the University of Pittsburgh.
To apply for all funding, all students will need to: Complete an application form on PittFund$Me. You can access PittFund$Me through your my.pitt.edu portal. Use the dashboard to search for the scholarship you wish to apply to; Submit unofficial transcripts from each college or university attended; Submit a statement of purpose no more than 1500 words that explains your interest in the area and the purpose of the grant; Secure two letters of recommendation (for language-based scholarship applications, it is highly encouraged that you submit a letter of recommendation from your language teacher).
Grants for domestic travel will award up to $300 and for international travel the amount will be up to $600.
To apply, please submit an application through PittFund$Me.
At the Asian Studies Center, we want to encourage students to continue following their interests in Asia. As such, we have funding to help support Asian language learning, building expertise in Asian cultures, and studying abroad in Asia. We hold competitions for summer and academic year funding each year made possible by endowment funds and grants from private sources.
February 2, 2026
The Mitsubishi Graduate Fellowship in Japanese Studies is open to full-time graduate students in the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh with a focus on Japan. Preference is given to students with strong Japanese language skills. Students cannot hold a Mitsubishi fellowship concurrently with any other fellowship. Students must commit to Asian Studies certificate.
To apply for all funding, all students will need to: Complete an application form on PittFund$Me. You can access PittFund$Me through your my.pitt.edu portal. Use the dashboard to search for the scholarship you wish to apply to; Submit unofficial transcripts from each college or university attended; Submit a statement of purpose no more than 1500 words that explains your interest in the area and the purpose of the grant; Secure two letters of recommendation (for language-based scholarship applications, it is highly encouraged that you submit a letter of recommendation from your language teacher).
Tuition and stipend.
To apply, please submit an application through PittFund$Me.
At the Asian Studies Center, we want to encourage students to continue following their interests in Asia. As such, we have funding to help support Asian language learning, building expertise in Asian cultures, and studying abroad in Asia. We hold competitions for summer and academic year funding each year made possible by endowment funds and grants from private sources.
February 2, 2026
This scholarship is open to full-time graduate students in programs outside the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences (e.g. Katz Business School, School of Education, School of Law, or School of Information and Computer Science) or part-time graduate students in any program. Tuition Remission will only be available up to the cost of tuition. Pitt employees are eligible to apply for funding through this program. Students must have a strong research focus in Japanese Studies. Students must commit to Asian Studies certificate.
To apply for all funding, all students will need to: Complete an application form on PittFund$Me. You can access PittFund$Me through your my.pitt.edu portal. Use the dashboard to search for the scholarship you wish to apply to; Submit unofficial transcripts from each college or university attended; Submit a statement of purpose no more than 1500 words that explains your interest in the area and the purpose of the grant; Secure two letters of recommendation (for language-based scholarship applications, it is highly encouraged that you submit a letter of recommendation from your language teacher).
$10,000
To apply, please submit an application through PittFund$Me.
At the Asian Studies Center, we want to encourage students to continue following their interests in Asia. As such, we have funding to help support Asian language learning, building expertise in Asian cultures, and studying abroad in Asia. We hold competitions for summer and academic year funding each year made possible by endowment funds and grants from private sources.
Graduate applications open on October 1, 2025. Applications are due by February 15, 2025. Submit the following:
Established in 1948, the NRIEP Scholarships have a long-standing tradition of fostering academic excellence and global engagement among students at the University of Pittsburgh. Our core philosophy is rooted in the belief that a global experience enriches the academic journey, broadens perspectives, and cultivates a community of scholars committed to making a positive impact in the world.
We strive to award undergraduate and graduate Pitt students, ensuring that financial barriers do not hinder access to transformative international opportunities. This endeavor is made possible through the dedicated engagement of the Nationality Rooms' Committees, who work collaboratively with NRIEP to identify and support outstanding candidates. By creating a diverse and dynamic community of scholars, we aim to support and inspire individuals who will contribute to global understanding and cooperation.
At the heart of our mission is the commitment to empower students to pursue academic and personal growth through international experiences, ultimately preparing them to become leaders and innovators in an interconnected world.
It is the vision and generosity of the Nationality Rooms committees and supporters of NRIEP's mission that have raised more than $4.5 million to provide these important intercultural exchange opportunities.
Varies
To learn more, visit the NRIEP website. Please direct all scholarship questions to nriep@pitt.edu.
February 2, 2026
This award funds for research in Korean Studies at the graduate level during the academic year.
Graduate students at the University of Pittsburgh. Preference is given to students who are planning on using their research in their Ph.D. dissertation.
To apply for all funding, all students will need to: Complete an application form on PittFund$Me. You can access PittFund$Me through your my.pitt.edu portal. Use the dashboard to search for the scholarship you wish to apply to; Submit unofficial transcripts from each college or university attended; Submit a statement of purpose no more than 1500 words that explains your interest in the area and the purpose of the grant; Secure two letters of recommendation (for language-based scholarship applications, it is highly encouraged that you submit a letter of recommendation from your language teacher).
$2,000
To apply, please submit an application through PittFund$Me.
At the Asian Studies Center, we want to encourage students to continue following their interests in Asia. As such, we have funding to help support Asian language learning, building expertise in Asian cultures, and studying abroad in Asia. We hold competitions for summer and academic year funding each year made possible by endowment funds and grants from private sources.
