Gilman Scholarship Program
Location: United States Experience Type: Education Abroad / Fellowships / Freshman Fellowship / International/Abroad Fellowship / Junior Fellowship / Sophomore Fellowship
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
Experience Information
Website: | gilmanscholarship.org |
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