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Gilman Scholarship Program

Location: United States Experience Type: Education Abroad / Fellowships / Freshman Fellowship / International/Abroad Fellowship / Junior Fellowship / Sophomore Fellowship

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The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship supports Pell-eligible undergraduate students with substantial financial assistance (up to $5,000) to study or intern abroad, plus an additional $3,000 for the study of a Critical Need Language.

Gilman Scholarship Eligibility:

  • You are a U.S. citizen, an undergraduate student, and a Pell Grant recipient.
  • You are applying or have applied to a credit-bearing study abroad or internship abroad program that is at least 21 days in length in a single country.
  • You are planning to study in a country with an overall U.S. Department of State Travel Advisory Level 1 or 2, or is on the list of approved Travel Advisory Level 3 countries/areas (see more detail here).
  • You have not previously received (and accepted) the Gilman Scholarship.

Application Process:

Cycle 1 (October 2022 deadline): For Study Abroad in Spring 2023, Summer 2023, Fall 2023, and Academic Year 2023-2024.

  • Watch the recorded Gilman information session or attend a live information session to learn more about the scholarship and to brainstorm with UNL experts.
  • Meet with an Education Abroad Coordinator to discuss your program options. Selecting the RIGHT program that connects to your academic and career interests is key.
  • Register your intent to apply for the Gilman on MyWorld.
  • Review Gilman Essay Tip Sheet & Template in MyWorld.
  • (Recommended): Work with Courtney Santos, Director of National & International Fellowships and your Education Abroad Coordinator on your essays. If interested, please email courtney.santos@unl.edu for access to Gilman Scholarship advising and updates.
  • (Recommended): Attend the writing workshop to get feedback and refine your essays.

Upcoming Events:

Wednesday, August 31, 2022

2:00 – 3:00 pm

Gilman Scholarship Information Session

(in-person, Nebraska Union: Chimney Rock)

Wednesday, September 21, 2022

4:00 – 6:00 pm

Gilman Scholarship Writing Workshop

(in-person, Nebraska Union: Heritage Room)

Drop-in for: application assistance, study abroad program questions, essay feedback, and more!

Wednesday, September 28, 2022

10:00 am – 12:00 noon

2:00 – 4:00 pm

Global Experiences Open Gilman Office Hours 

Louise Pound Hall 130

Thursday, September 29, 2022
10:00 am – 12:00 noon

Global Experiences Open Gilman Office Hours 

Louise Pound Hall 130

Friday, September 30, 2022

10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Global Experiences Open Gilman Office Hours 

Louise Pound Hall 130

Wednesday, October 5, 2022

1:30 – 3:30 pm

Drop-in advising at Nebraska Union 230

Please note: If no one is at the reception desk when you arrive, please ring the bell.

Thursday, October 6, 2022

10:00 am – 12:00 noon

Drop-in advising at Nebraska Union 230

Please note: If no one is at the reception desk when you arrive, please ring the bell.

Availability Based Advising

MyPLAN Appointment with Kate Kunzman

https://go.unl.edu/meetwithkate​

Cycle 1 Deadlines:

  • Complete the official Gilman Scholarship online application by Thursday, October 6, 2022 at 11:59pm Pacific Time.

Contacts:

Global Experiences: Kate Kunzman (kkunzman@unl.edu ) or Angela Luedke (aluedke@unl.edu)
National & International Fellowships Director: Courtney Santos (courtney.santos@unl.edu)

Past Gilman Scholarship Winner: Zeta Nguyen (zeta@huskers.unl.edu)

Global Experiences
Louise Pound Hall, Suite 130

Phone: 402-472-5358

educationabroad@unl.edu

Experience Information

Website:gilmanscholarship.org

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