GlobalPittsburgh.org Connecting International Communities in the Pittsburgh Region, USA
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Global Travel Scholarship ProgramGlobal Travel Scholarship Program
Informational Informational SeminarSeminar
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Experiment Program Fees
Visa fees (if applicable)
International transportation
Travel costs during the program
Food and lodging
Orientation and language fees
Health & Accident insurance
Domestic Flight (Pittsburgh to Gateway Cities)
Hotel in Gateway City (if applicable)
Passport Fees
The ScholarshipThe Scholarship
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Immunizations
Telephone Calls
Internet Charges
Laundry
Gifts
Souvenirs
Tips
Snacks
Scholarship does NOT coverScholarship does NOT cover
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Tuesday, February 1 Preliminary Application Due
Friday, February 25 Finalists Notified
Thursday, March 10 Secondary Application Due
Saturday, March 12 Interviews
Tuesday, March 15 Scholars Notified
Week of March 28 Logistics Meetings
Thursday, May 26 Pre-Departure Orientation
Thursday, September 15 Welcome Home Session
2011 GTSP Timeline2011 GTSP Timeline
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Personal Information & Essays
Applicant Profile
Teacher Reference
“Dear Family” Letter
Photographs
Council Essay
Preliminary Application (Due Feb Preliminary Application (Due Feb 1)1)
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Student Information
Cell phone & Email
Program Choice
Strongly encouraged to list non-English-speaking countries
Strongly encouraged to list three different countries
Family Information
Parent/Guardian cell phone and email
Personal InformationPersonal Information
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Respond to TWO of the four essay questionsRespond to TWO of the four essay questions
Each essay should be 400-500 words long
Essays should be typewritten, but we will accept legible handwritten essays
EssaysEssays
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Applicant Profile
Make sure to include any World Affairs Council activities
Teacher/Sponsor Reference
Does not need to be from Nominating Teacher/Sponsor
Give to selected teacher/sponsor ASAP
Teacher/sponsor should return reference to YOU in sealed envelope
Applicant Profile & Teacher Applicant Profile & Teacher ReferenceReference
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Letter must be written in EnglishIn addition, if one of your program choices is Argentina,
Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, or Spain, the letter must also be written in Spanish
If one of your program choices is France or Switzerland, the letter must also be written in French
““Dear Family” LetterDear Family” Letter
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Need two casual photos of yourself with family or friends
Print your name on the back
Indicate which person is you
PhotographsPhotographs
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“What opportunities do you think being a Global Travel Scholar will present that you would not otherwise have a chance to experience? In what ways will this experience challenge you?”
Essay must be on a separate sheet of paper
Essay should be 400-500 words long
Essay should be typewritten, but will accept legible handwritten essay
World Affairs Council EssayWorld Affairs Council Essay
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Complete ONLY if you have been selected as a finalistMedical Form
Front must be completed by student/parent (guardian)
Back must be completed by physician
Exam must have been performed AFTER June 1, 2010
Should schedule appointment with doctor for March 1- 7
TB test results must be included
Secondary Medical Review Form
Must also be completed IF under treatment/counseling for significant issue/condition in last 5 years OR doctor answered “yes” to certain questions
Secondary Application (Due Secondary Application (Due March 10)March 10)
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Interviews (March 12)Interviews (March 12)
Interviews to be held in downtown Pittsburgh
Meet with Selection Committee
Opportunity to learn more about you
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Award Scholarships (March 15-16)
Logistics Meeting (Week of March 28)Answer questionsReview/complete additional forms
Next StepsNext Steps
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Looking AheadLooking AheadPre-Departure Orientation (May 26)
Meet your mentors/past Scholars
Overview of country programs
Embark on International Experience (June 26-29)
Welcome Home Reception (September 15)
Share your experiences with fellow Scholars, funders, teachers
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Expectations of a Global Travel Expectations of a Global Travel ScholarScholar
Write an essay about your experience abroad
Give at least 2 presentations to your school/community next Fall
Attend next year’s Informational Seminar and Pre-Departure Orientation