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% University of Maryland students who applied won Gilman Scholarships worth over $153,000! To learn more about the Gilman Scholarship and the application process join us for a panel session with returned UMD Gilman Scholars and staff from the National Scholarship Office and Education Abroad. Food will be served! The panel will take place Tuesday, February 2, 5:00-6:00 pm, 3105 Susquehanna Hall. Please RSVP to [log in to unmask] If you are unable to attend the panel we will hold four information sessions in our offices. 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. Tuesday, January 26, 4:00-4:30 pm – 2403 Marie Mount Hall Thursday, January 28 12:00-12:30 pm – 2403 Marie Mount Hall Friday, January 29, 12:00-12:30 pm – 2403 Marie Mount Hall Wednesday, February 3, 4:00-4:30 – 2403 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]