Wednesday, January 31, 2018

Gilman Study Abroad Scholarship for Pell Grant Recipients

Learn about the GILMAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP, which provides up to $5,000 for study abroad for students with financial need who receive Pell Grants. In the last 2 1/2 years, 70 University of Maryland students won Gilman Scholarships—a 45% acceptance rate!

The deadline to apply for awards for Summer 2018, Fall 2018, and Academic Year 2018-19 is March 6, 2018. Get an early start and learn about the Gilman program and the application process!

Attend the Gilman Scholar Panel to hear directly from returned UMD Gilman Scholars: Refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP to gilman@umd.edu.

WHEN: Thursday, February 1, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
WHERE: 1102 H.J. Patterson Hall

We will also host a series of information sessions. Please RSVP to let us know which session you plan to attend: gilman@umd.edu. If you are interested but cannot attend one of these sessions, let us know and we can arrange a time to meet with you individually.
  • Wednesday, January 31, 11:00 am-11:30 am, 1201 Marie Mount Hall
  • Thursday, February 1, 2:00 pm-2:30 pm, 1201 Marie Mount Hall
  • Friday, February 2, 4:00 pm-4:30 pm, 2403A Marie Mount Hall
  • Tuesday, February 6, 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm, 2403A Marie Mount Hall
  • Wednesday, February 7, 10:00 am-10:30 am, 1201 Marie Mount Hall
  • Friday, February 9, 12:00 pm-12:30 pm, 2403A 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.