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