Thank you to everyone who applied for the Gilman Scholarship to participate in Fall 2010 and Summer 2010 study abroad programs.
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“Studying abroad in Cairo, Egypt was the best experience of my college career. I arrived in Cairo with a completely white canvas and left the Arab world five months later with a colorful and textured masterpiece.”
Learn more about Justin’s experience abroad (PDF)
“The Gilman Scholarship gave me the opportunity to experience a whole new world and really do something good out of appreciation for those who supported me when I was unsure of what life had in store for me.”
Learn more about Naida's experience abroad (PDF)
“Studying abroad has opened a world of possibilities for me and for my future. My experience in Australia reinforced for me just how capable and independent I am.”
Learn more about Amanda's experience abroad (PDF)
Gilman Scholarship recipient, Lan Li, created weekly video blogs documenting her experience studying abroad in the United Kingdom. The series of 14 videos is Lan's Follow-on Project which gained so much popularity that several of the videos have been viewed over 5,000 times.
View Lan's video blog Follow-on Project
The Gilman Scholarship Program offers awards for undergraduate study abroad and was established by the International Academic Opportunity Act of 2000. This scholarship provides awards for U.S. undergraduate students who are receiving Federal Pell Grant funding at a two-year or four-year college or university to participate in study abroad programs worldwide.
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The Gilman Scholarship Program is open to U.S. citizen undergraduate students who are planning to study abroad. The program aims to diversify the kinds of students who study abroad and the countries and regions where they go by supporting undergraduates who might otherwise not participate due to financial constraints.
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The Gilman Scholarship Program accepts applications two times per year. Ideally, students should begin their application one full semester before their study abroad program is scheduled to begin.
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The Gilman Scholarship Program is sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State. The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs fosters mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries to promote friendly, sympathetic, and peaceful relations.
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Congratulations to the Fall 2010 Gilman Scholarship Recipients!
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Congratulations to the Summer 2010 Gilman Scholarship Recipients!
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Gilman Alumni Representatives have studied abroad in all corners of the world and inspire others by sharing their stories.
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