Wednesday, January 31, 2018

Gilman Scholarship for Study Abroad - Updated

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

Additionally, a series of information sessions is being held.  Please RSVP at scholarships@umd.edu.  If you are interested but cannot attend, send an email to arrange an individual meeting.  

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

Thursday, February 15, 12:00-12:30 pm, 1201 Marie Mount Hall

Friday, February 16, 12:00-12:30 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: March 6, 2018