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Subject: Study Abroad Scholarship for Pell Grant Students Description: Are you thinking about studying abroad in SPRING 2017? 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! To learn more about the Gilman Scholarship and the application process, please contact us at: [log in to unmask] 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: October 4, 2016 - this is the deadline to apply for scholarships for spring 2017 study. 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 Leslie Brice, Ph.D. Assistant Director, National Scholarships Office 2403 Marie Mount Hall, University of Maryland College Park, MD 20742 301.314.1289 * www.scholarships.umd.edu Contact Person: Francis Duvinage Contact Email: [log in to unmask]