Subject: Study Abroad Scholarship - Pell Grant Recipients

Description:
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 [log in to unmask] 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.



Contact Person: Francis P. Duvinage
Contact Email: [log in to unmask]