GREENVILLE, Pa.—Four Thiel College students will be making their first international trips this summer after they were selected for the Vira I. Heinz Scholarship for Women in Global Leadership.
The scholarship is offered to women with at least a 3.0 GPA, who have never traveled outside of the United States previously. Recipients for this year’s scholarship include:
“I am, as always, very appreciative that Thiel College is involved with the Vira I. Heinz Program for Women in Global Leadership, which provides support for outstanding young women to have an international summer experience supported by excellent pre- and post-travel programming,” VIH Coordinator and Professor of Sociology Cynthia Sutton, Ph.D. said. “This year we are especially lucky to have been awarded a fourth scholarship which will allow an additional young woman to participate in this amazing program. Our students begin this program never having traveled internationally before and complete the program having had an immersive experience in a new country and having gained a new appreciation of their own skills and abilities. I have every confidence that Allison, Jasmine, Kylie, and Paige will be a credit to both Thiel and the VIH program.”
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Thiel College is one of 14 colleges included in the program. Recipients will take classes or have an intensive internship in the country of their choosing.
Funded by the Heinz Endowments, the Vira I. Heinz Program for Women in Global Leadership prepares women for tomorrow’s global challenges by offering a unique opportunity for international experiences, leadership development and community service. Each year, Thiel College is awarded three or four scholarships of at least $5,000 each to support student participation in this program.
About Thiel College
Thiel College is an independent college founded in the Lutheran tradition. Located in Greenville, Pa., the College offers 60 majors and minors, 24 varsity sports, and an 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The College is also home to a new Master of Science in speech-language pathology and 2Master of Business Administration. Both master’s degree programs offer innovative and accelerated five-year paths which allow students to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in five years. The speech-language pathology program also has an accelerated 15-month graduate-level program. The M.B.A. program also has a 12-month post-graduate program.A dedicated faculty paired with dynamic research and internship opportunities produce numerous graduate school and job placements. Coeducational from its beginnings, the College remains committed to combining tradition with innovation as it celebrates 150 years.