Gilman International Scholarship Program

Gilman International Scholarship Program Are you thinking about studying abroad or interning abroad in SUMMER or FALL 2015 or ACADEMIC YEAR 2015-16? Are you a US CITIZEN receiving a PELL GRANT (a federal need-based educational grant)? 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. In the past three years more than 100 Maryland students have won Gilman Scholarships! To learn more and to receive advice about preparing a Gilman Scholarship application, RSVP at gilman@umd.edu to one of the following information sessions. All session will be at 2403 Marie Mount Hall. § Monday, December 8, at 12:00 pm § Tuesday, December 9, at 12:00 pm § Wednesday, December 10, at 12:00 pm § Thursday, December 11, at 4:30 pm § Friday, December 12, at 4:30 pm If you cannot attend please contact us through our Gilman Portal and we will reach out to you: http://www.scholarships.umd.edu/gilman Eligibility Requirements: US Citizens - Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors - All Majors - Must be studying abroad for at least 4 weeks - Must have FAFSA demonstrated financial need and be receiving a Pell Grant. Application Deadline: March 3, 2015 - this is the deadline to apply for scholarships for study abroad programs for summer 2015, fall 2015 and academic year 2015-16.