Outside the Classroom Curriculum
Pitt Advantage Grant
Summer 2014
Background and Information:
The Pitt Advantage Grant provides undergraduate students who have completed the OCC assistance
for a Summer 2014 study abroad experience, an unpaid internship, or service learning project. All
learning experiences must take place during the Summer 2014 semester. This grant will enhance
the student’s college experience and directly links to the purpose of the OCC: helping students
receive a well-rounded education and ultimately gain a competitive edge for the job marketplace or
graduate or professional schools.
Eligibility Requirements:
 Undergraduate student at the University of Pittsburgh Main Campus

Full-time status for no less than 2 terms (Baccalaureate degree in progress)

Not on academic probation

Will return to the university as a full-time student the following semester following the
learning experience
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Have fully completed all goals and requirements of the Outside the Classroom Curriculum
Application Deadline and Important Information
Scholarships will be awarded at $1,500 each.
Deadline: March 24, 2014 at 9 AM in 708 William Pitt Union.
Applications may be submitted electronically to sch44@pitt.edu
Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted—you must submit all the components of the
application for your application to be considered valid. Grant recipients will be chosen and
contacted by Wednesday, April 9, 2013. If you have any questions about this application, please
contact Scott Hoffman at sch44@pitt.edu or 412-648-7142.
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OCC Pitt Advantage Grant Application
Please submit the following for your application to be complete:
Completed Application
Answers to Short Essay Questions
Academic Transcript (not official, a copy would be acceptable)
Current Resume
One Personal Letter of Reference. A personal reference is someone who knows you well and
is able to judge your character, motivation and qualifications. Examples include, but are not
limited to: mentors, employers and advisors.
Name:
Peoplesoft Number:
Year in School:
Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Expected graduation date:
Current Address:
Telephone:
Pitt Email:
Other Email:
Date of Birth:
Permanent Address:
Major(s):
Certificate(s) or Minor(s):
QPA:
How did you find out about the Pitt Advantage Scholarship?
Tuition Status:
In-State
Out-of-State
What scholarship(s) have you been awarded and in what amount(s)?
Do you receive a Pell Grant?
Yes
Do you currently have full-time or part-time job?
No
Yes
No
If Yes, please provide your job information, dates of employment, and current income.
As part of acceptance of the learning grant are you willing to complete a guided journal during your
experience?
Yes
No
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In-Depth Description of the Learning Experience
What is the nature of your experiential learning experience?
Study Abroad
Unpaid Internship
Service Learning Project
Beginning and Ending Dates:
Location:
Detailed learning experience description (include performance expectations, your role and
responsibilities, and job description):
Program contact name and information including website information and url address:
Please Detail ALL costs of your Learning Experience
Program Tuition: $
Room: $
Board:$
Airfare:$
Books:$
Passport/Visa: $
Fees:$
Personal Expenses:$
Other (please explain):$
TOTAL Cost:$
TOTAL Scholarships or Grants Received for the experience already:$
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Outside the Classroom Curriculum Pitt Advantage Short Essay Questions
Please answer each of the following short essay questions in the space provided. Be sure to
proofread for grammar, spelling, punctuation and clarity of expression.
1. Why are you interested in applying for the Pitt Advantage? What do you hope to gain from the
experience?
2. Describe your most significant leadership activities, community service, or education training
that you have completed. Why has this been significant for you?
3. Why have you chosen this specific learning experience?
4. How will this learning experience advance your academic and career goals? How will you use this
experience?
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