Gilman Study Abroad Scholarship - Student Panel & Info Sessions

Are you thinking about studying abroad in Spring 2018 or Summer 2018? Are you a US CITIZEN receiving a PELL GRANT (a federal need-based educational
grant)?

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 two years, 58 University of Maryland students won Gilman Scholarships—a 45% acceptance rate!  The deadline to apply for Spring or Summer 2018 awards will be October 3, 2017.

Hear from returned Gilman Scholars! Attend our student panel and learn from successful applicants:

Tuesday, Sept. 5, 5:00 – 6:00 pm, 1102 H.J. Patterson Hall
Refreshments will be served. RSVP to gilman@umd.edu

Additional Information Sessions starting next week!

Please RSVP to gilman@umd.edu and indicate which you plan to attend (please note the location). Interested but can't attend? Email us at the same address.

Tuesday, September 5, 4:00 - 4:30 pm, 1201 Marie Mount Hall

Wednesday, September 6, 12:00 - 12:30 pm, 2304 Marie Mount Hall

Wednesday, September 6, 4:00 - 4:30 pm,1201 Marie Mount Hall

Thursday, September 7, 12:00 - 12:30 pm, 2304 Marie Mount Hall

Friday, September 8, 10:00 - 10:30 pm, 2304 Marie Mount Hall

Monday, September 11, 5:00 - 5:30 pm, 2304 Marie Mount Hall

Tuesday, September 12, 1:30 - 2:00 pm, 1201 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: October 3, 2017
The Gilman International Scholarship Program offers 1,700 scholarships of up to $5,000 to students of limited financial means to pursue academic studies world-wide. Such international study is intended to better prepare U.S. students to assume significant roles in an increasingly global economy and interdependent world. Programs must be at least 3
weeks in length.