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Subject: Gilman Study Abroad Scholarship - Student Panel & Info Sessions Description: Are you thinking about studying abroad in Spring 2018 or Summer 2018? 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 two years, 58 University of Maryland students won Gilman Scholarships—a 45% acceptance rate! The deadline to apply for Spring or Summer 2018 awards will be October 3, 2017. Hear from returned Gilman Scholars! Attend our student panel and learn from successful applicants: Tuesday, Sept. 5, 5:00 – 6:00 pm, 1102 H.J. Patterson Hall Refreshments will be served. RSVP to [log in to unmask] Additional Information Sessions starting next week! Please RSVP to [log in to unmask] and indicate which you plan to attend (please note the location). Interested but can't attend? Email us at the same address. Tuesday, September 5, 4:00 - 4:30 pm, 1201 Marie Mount Hall Wednesday, September 6, 12:00 - 12:30 pm, 2304 Marie Mount Hall Wednesday, September 6, 4:00 - 4:30 pm,1201 Marie Mount Hall Thursday, September 7, 12:00 - 12:30 pm, 2304 Marie Mount Hall Friday, September 8, 10:00 - 10:30 pm, 2304 Marie Mount Hall Monday, September 11, 5:00 - 5:30 pm, 2304 Marie Mount Hall Tuesday, September 12, 1:30 - 2:00 pm, 1201 Marie Mount Hall Eligibility Requirements: US Citizens - Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors - All Majors - Must be studying abroad for at least 3 weeks - Must have FAFSA demonstrated financial need and be receiving a Pell Grant. Application Deadline: October 3, 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 3 weeks in length. -- Leslie Brice, Ph.D. Assistant Director, National Scholarships Office 2403 Marie Mount Hall University of Maryland, College Park www.scholarships.umd.edu Contact Person: Francis DuVinage Contact Email: [log in to unmask]