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Gilman Scholarship for Study Abroad
 
Are you thinking about studying abroad in summer 2018, fall 2018, or academic year 2018-19? Are you a Pell Grant recipient and U.S. citizen planning to study abroad for a minimum of 21 days?
 
Learn about the GILMAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP, which provides up to $5,000 for study abroad students with financial need who receive Pell Grants. In the last 2 1/2 years, 70 University of Maryland students won Gilman Scholarships—a 45% acceptance rate!
 
The deadline to apply for summer 2018 and fall/academic year 2018-19 awards is March 6, 2018. Get an early start and learn from NSO staff about the Gilman program and the application process.
 
Attend the Gilman Scholar Panel to hear directly from returned UMD Gilman Scholars! Refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP to scholarships@umd.edu.
 
WHEN: Thursday, February 1, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
WHERE: 1102 H.J. Patterson Hall
 
We will also host a series of information sessions. Please RSVP to let us know which session you plan to attend: scholarships@umd.edu. If you are interested but cannot attend one of these sessions, let us know and we can arrange a time to meet with you individually.
  • Thursday, January 25, 10:00 am-10:30 am, 1201 Marie Mount Hall
  • Friday, January 26, 10:00 am-11:30 am, 2403A Marie Mount Hall
  • Monday, January 29, 5:00 pm-5:30 pm, 2403A Marie Mount Hall
  • Tuesday, January 30, 2:00 pm-2:30 pm, 1201 Marie Mount Hall
  • Wednesday, January 31, 11:00 am-11:30 am, 1201 Marie Mount Hall
  • Thursday, February 1, 2:00 pm-2:30 pm, 1201 Marie Mount Hall
  • Friday, February 2, 4:00 pm-4:30 pm, 2403A Marie Mount Hall
  • Tuesday, February 6, 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm, 2403A Marie Mount Hall
  • Wednesday, February 7, 10:00 am-10:30 am, 1201 Marie Mount Hall
  • Friday, February 9, 12:00 pm-12:30 pm, 2403A Marie Mount Hall
 
Eligibility Requirements: US Citizens - Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors - All Majors - Must be studying abroad for at least 3 weeks - Must have FAFSA demonstrated financial need and be receiving a Pell Grant.
 
Application Deadline: March 6, 2018