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.
• You have not previously received (and accepted) the Gilman Scholarship.

Application Process:

Cycle 1: For Study Abroad in Spring 2022, Summer 2022, Fall 2022, and Academic Year 2022-2023.

• Watch the recorded Gilman information session or attend a live (in-person or virtual) 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 our Canvas workspace for fellowship applicants.
• (Recommended): Attend the writing workshop to get feedback and refine your essays.

Upcoming Events:

Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021 2:30 – 4:00 pm	Gilman Scholarship Writing Workshop (in-person, Nebraska Union: Heritage Room)
Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021 10:30 am – 12:00 noon	Gilman Scholarship Drop-In Hours at Nebraska Union 230 In-person. Please ring the bell when you arrive at NU 230.
Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021 10:30 am – 12:00 noon	Gilman Scholarship Drop-In Hours at Nebraska Union 230 In-person. Please ring the bell when you arrive at NU 230.
Monday, Oct. 4, 2021 10:00 am – 12:00 noon	Gilman Scholarship Drop-In Hours at Nebraska Union 230 In-person. Please ring the bell when you arrive at NU 230.
Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021 10:00 am – 12:00 noon	Gilman Scholarship Drop-In Hours at Nebraska Union 230 In-person. Please ring the bell when you arrive at NU 230.

Cycle 1 Deadlines:

• Complete the official Gilman Scholarship online application by October 5 at 11:59 pm Central Time.

Contacts:

Education Abroad: Kate Kunzman (kkunzman@unl.edu )
National & International Fellowships Director: Courtney Santos (courtney.santos@unl.edu)

Education Abroad
110 Love South
402-472-5358
educationabroad@unl.edu