GlobalPittsburgh.org Connecting International Communities in the Pittsburgh Region, USA

GlobalPittsburgh.org Connecting International Communities in the Pittsburgh Region, USA

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

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Questions?Questions?