Friday, September 23, 2016

Gilman International Scholarship for Study Abroad - Deadline Oct. 4th

ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT STUDYING ABROAD IN SPRING 2017 OR SUMMER 2017? ARE YOU A US CITIZEN RECEIVING A PELL GRANT (A FEDERAL NEED-BASED EDUCATIONAL GRANT)?

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.

The deadline to apply is October 4th by 10:59pm. For an application to be complete, students will need to have their application certified online by a study abroad advisor and a financial aid advisor. Apply well before the deadline as late applications will not be accepted. Spring applicants will be notified of their status November 2016, and summer applicants will be notified of their status late February 2017.

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 by 10:59pm - this is the deadline to apply for scholarships for spring 2017 OR summer 2017 study.

Meet Gilman Alumni Webinar: Monday, September 26th, 12-1pm. Register for the webinar here.