Carnegie Mellon University is hosting information sessions for two prestigious study
abroad scholarships and we would like to extend an invitation to you and your students.
This is open to all colleges and universities in the Pittsburgh area.  We have lined
up some remarkable guest speakers to provide information and share their experiences
with the scholarship programs.  Please pass this information on to your students and
appropriate faculty and staff.  Also, feel free to distribute the attached flyers.
We hope that you can join us too!


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 Humanity In Action Information Session – Summer Study Abroad Opportunity

 When: Wednesday, November 28 at 4:30 p.m.
 Where: McConomy Auditorium, University Center , Carnegie Mellon University

 RSVP: To Julie Brown at jhbrown@andrew.cmu.edu by Friday, November 23

 Light refreshments will be served.
 

 Senior HIA fellow, Maggie Whelan, will describe the award and application process,
 how to construct a competitive application, and the interview process if chosen as a
 finalist.  Please read the Humanity in Action website and application materials
 BEFORE the info session. Come with questions!

 For outstanding sophomore, junior, and senior U.S. Citizens who would like to
 participate in a month-long summer program on national and international human 
 rights issues. Winners would participate in the program in one of these six 
 cities: New York , Amsterdam , Berlin , Copenhagen , Paris , or Warsaw . 
 Travel costs and housing are paid for by the program. Students who attend
 the program qualify for a variety of internships and fellowships with
 various human rights groups.

 Visit the Humanity in Action website for more details:
 http://www.humanityinaction.org/

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 Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarships Information Session – Study Abroad Opportunity

  

 When: Monday, December 3 at 4:30 p.m.
 Where: McConomy Auditorium, University Center , Carnegie Mellon University

 RSVP: To Julie Brown at jhbrown@andrew.cmu.edu by Wednesday, November 28

 Light refreshments will be served.

  

 Local Rotary Scholarship Committee Chair Richard Beck will describe the awards available,
 the application process, how to construct a competitive application, and answer questions.
 Two Rotary scholars will also be present to share their experiences and answer questions.  

 For undergraduate and graduate students (must have completed at least two years of
 university coursework or equivalent professional experience prior to beginning 
 scholarship studies). 3-month, 6-month, 1-year, & 2-year scholarships for study 
 abroad to promote international understanding.

 Visit the Rotary website for more details and deadline information:
 http://www.rotary.org/en/StudentsAndYouth/EducationalPrograms/ridefault.aspx

  

 Please feel free to contact Julia Spencer (412) 268-9987 or Judy Zang (412) 268-1969 with any questions.