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Gilman Study Abroad Scholarship for Pell Grant Recipients/US Citizens

 

Are you an undergraduate student, Pell Grant recipient, and U.S. citizen? Are you interested in studying abroad? You may be eligible to apply for the U.S. State Department’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, which provides up to $5,000 for studying or interning abroad! Gilman also provides a supplemental Critical Need Language Award of up to $3,000 and a $1,000 STEM Award!


In the last two years 82 UMD students received the Gilman scholarship, with a 36% acceptance rate! These students won a total of $329,500! 🎉👏🎉


To help you join the ranks of UMD Gilman Scholars, we are hosting 10 info sessions. Register for one that works for your schedule!


Thursday, February 1, 1:00 - 1:30 pm

 

Can't attend? Join our Gilman ELMS resource page, which offers a lot of helpful information as well as successful example essays, please fill out this brief survey.

 

DEADLINE: March 7

For programs that start between May 1, 2024 and April 30, 2025. 

 

ELIGIBILITY

Students must be:

·      a U.S. citizen

·      a Pell Grant recipient 

·      undergraduate (includes all majors)

·      all program lengths are eligible