Scholarships

The Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs began in 1926. As committees completed their rooms, they turned their attention to creating study abroad scholarships.

The Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs have awarded scholarships for summer study abroad annually since 1948. The purpose of the awards is to enable University of Pittsburgh students to have global and intercultural learning experiences around the world. The scholarships are intended to support immersive experiences.

It is the vision and generosity of the Nationality Rooms committees and supporters of NRIEP's mission that have raised more than $3.5 million to provide these important intercultural exchange opportunities.

Please direct all scholarship questions to nriep@pitt.edu.

Application Requirements for Undergraduate Students

Submit the following:

1. Online Application on PittFund$Me. The application will include personal and academic information, proposed budget, and a Statement of Purpose and a Personal Statement.  
2. Two Letters of Recommendation requested and submitted via PittFunds$Me. One must be from a University faculty member and the other may be another faculty member or other professional source.  
3. Academic Transcript
4. Nationality Rooms Academic Credit Signature Form. Obtain approval for the proposed study from the Pitt Global Experiences Office. Undergraduates must attach a copy of the program description that gives the dates the course(s) will be taught. Proposed study abroad programs and internships must receive credit.
5. If an applicant is planning to conduct independent research, a statement on the focus and preparation for the research and explanation of the research methods and use of the data must be submitted.  
    

Eligibility Requirements for Undergraduate Students

• U.S. citizen or permanent resident. 
• A current full-time student on a University of Pittsburgh campus before and following the global learning experiences
• Have a GPA of at least 2.75
• Must have at least 60 credits by the end of the spring semester of the current academic year (sophomore or junior standing)
• All proposed undertakings must receive academic credit.
• Students may apply for two scholarships, but will only be awarded one NRIEP scholarship. 
• Previous awardees are not eligible for an additional scholarship.  Previous applicants who were not awarded a scholarship may apply again.

Timelines & Deadlines

• Undergraduate applications open on October 1. Applications are due by December 1, 2022.

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Application Requirements for Graduate Students

Submit the following:

1. Online Application on PittFund$Me. The application will include personal and academic information, proposed budget, and a Statement of Purpose and a Personal Statement. 
2. Two Letters of Recommendation requested and submitted via PittFunds$Me. One must be from a University faculty member and the other may be another faculty member or other professional source. 
3. Academic Transcript
4. If an applicant is planning to conduct independent research, a statement on the focus and preparation for the research and explanation of the research methods and use of the data must be submitted.  
5. Approval of the Dean of the school or department for independent research or internship 
    

Eligibility Requirements for Graduate Students

• U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• A current full-time or part-time student on a University of Pittsburgh campus before and following the global learning experiences
• Have good academic standing
• The proposed independent research or internship must relate to academic and professional goals.   
• Students may apply for two scholarships but will only be awarded one NRIEP scholarship. 
• Previous awardees are not eligible for an additional scholarship.  Previous applicants who were not awarded a scholarship may apply again.
   

Timelines & Deadlines

• Graduate applications open on October 1. Applications are due by February 1, 2023.

 

The table below is a comprehensive list of scholarships available through the Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs.  Selecting the link for each scholarship description will provide further information, including whether the award is offered in a current application cycle.