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 2: For Study Abroad in Summer 2022, Fall 2022, Academic Year 2022-2023, and Spring 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 Gilman Scholarship advising and updates.
• (Recommended): Attend the writing workshop to get feedback and refine your essays.

Upcoming Events:

Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022 2:00 – 4:00 pm	Gilman Scholarship Writing Workshop (in-person, Nebraska Union: Heritage Room) Drop-in for: writing prompts and tips, brainstorming, essay feedback, and more!
Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022 4:00 – 6:00 pm	Gilman Scholarship Application Party (in-person, Nebraska Union: Heritage Room) Drop-in for: application assistance, study abroad program questions, essay feedback, and more!
Monday, Feb. 28, 2022 11:00 am – 12:30 pm and 2:00 – 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.
Tuesday, March 1 (External Deadline) 10:30 am – 12:30 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.

Cycle 2 Deadlines:

• Complete the official Gilman Scholarship online application by Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at 11:59pm Pacific 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