Subject: Gilman Study Abroad Scholarship - For Pell Grant Recipients
Description:
Are you thinking about studying abroad in SUMMER 2016, FALL 2016, or the
2016-17 Academic Year? 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 year and a half, nearly 50% of University of Maryland students who
applied won Gilman Scholarships worth over $153,000!
To learn more about the Gilman Scholarship and the application process we
will hold four final information sessions. Please rsvp to [log in to unmask] and
indicate which session you plan to attend. If you cannot attend any of these
please email us.
Monday, February 8, 12:00-12:30 pm – 2100D McKeldin Library
Tuesday, February 9, 12:00-12:30 pm – 2100D McKeldin Library
Tuesday, February 9, 4:00-4:30 pm – 2403A Marie Mount Hall
Wednesday, February 10, 4:00-4:30 – 2403A Marie Mount Hall
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 1, 2016 - this is the deadline to apply for
scholarships for summer study abroad programs beginning between May 1, 2016
and August 1, 2016 and fall 2016 /academic year programs beginning between
July 15 and October 15, 2016.
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.
Leslie Brice, Ph.D.
National Scholarships Office
2403 Marie Mount Hall
College Park, MD 20742
301.314.1289
www.scholarships.umd.edu
Contact Person: Francis DuVinage
Contact Email: [log in to unmask]
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