Study Abroad Scholarship - Pell Grant Recipients

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 provides up to $5000 for study abroad for students who receive Pell Grants.  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.
Monday, December 8, at 12:00 pm, 2403 Marie Mount Hall
Tuesday, December 9, at 12:00 pm, 2403 Marie Mount Hall
Wednesday, December 10, at 12:00 pm, 2403 Marie Mount Hall
Thursday, December 11, at 4:30 pm, 2403 Marie Mount Hall
Friday, December 12, at 4:30 pm, 2403 Marie Mount Hall
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.

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 4 weeks in length.