Study Abroad Scholarship for Pell Grant Recipients

Are you a Pell Grant recipient (and US citizen) planning to study abroad in Winter, Spring, or Summer 2019?  

You may be eligible to apply for the US State Department’s Gilman Scholarship, which provides up to $5,000. Last year 30 Maryland students won Gilman Scholarships worth a total of $107,550!  

Learn more by participating in our Returned Gilman Scholar Panel on Tuesday, September 4, from 5:00-6:00 pm, 1102 HJ Patterson. Hear about the program from past Gilman Scholars. Refreshments will be served. Please RSVP here: gilman@umd.edu 

Can't take part in these events? Complete a short survey here or write to us at gilman@umd.edu - you'll get access to our ELMS Gilman resource site, which includes samples of successful application essays. We'll also let you know how you can earn an automatic $500 grant from the UMD Education Abroad office for completing a Gilman application!

Eligibility Requirements: US Citizens - Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors - All Majors - Must be studying abroad for at least 21 days - Must be receiving a Pell Grant.

Application Deadline: October 2, 2018

UMD National Scholarships Office
2403 Marie Mount Hall
University of Maryland
Email: gilman@umd.edu 

http://www.scholarships.umd.edu