Subject: Study Abroad Scholarship - Pell Grant Recipients Description: Are you thinking about studying abroad in summer 2017, fall 2017, or academic year 2017-18? 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 that applied won Gilman Scholarships! We highly encourage you to start early, so you can submit a strong application! Please attend one of our Gilman information sessions and our Gilman Returned Scholars Panel. The panel is a wonderful opportunity to hear from and ask questions of your peers who have studied abroad on a Gilman Scholarship. If you are interested in learning more, but are not able to attend, or if you have any questions, please contact us at [log in to unmask] GILMAN RETURNED SCHOLARS PANEL: Thursday, February 2, 5:00-6:00pm, 1102 H.J. Patterson Hall. Please RSVP to [log in to unmask] Refreshments will be provided. INFO SESSIONS STARTING SOON: 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 at the same address. Monday, January 30, 11:30 am-12:00 pm 1201 Marie Mount Hall Tuesday, January 31, 4:00-4:30 pm 2403A Marie Mount Hall Wednesday, February 1, 4:00-4:30 pm 2403A Marie Mount Hall Thursday, February 2, 10:30-11:00 am 1201 Marie Mount Hall Friday, February 3, 4:00-4:30 pm 2403A Marie Mount Hall Monday, February 6, 11:30 am-12:00 pm 1201 Marie Mount Hall Wednesday, February 8, 12:00-12:30 pm 2403A Marie Mount Hall Thursday, February 9, 10:30-11:00 am 1201 Marie Mount Hall Friday, February 10, 9:30-10:00 am 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 7, 2017 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. NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS OFFICE - 2403 Marie Mount Hall www.scholarships.umd.edu Contact Person: NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS OFFICE Contact Email: [log in to unmask]