International Scholarship for Pell Grant Recipients Studying Abroad
The deadline to apply to the U.S. Department of State’s Gilman International Scholarship Program for the following study abroad terms is quickly approaching!
- Minimester 2023
- Spring Break 2023
- Spring 2023
- Calendar Year 2023
- Summer 2023 (early decision)
- Fall 2023 (early decision)
- Academic Year 2023-2024 (early decision)
Gilman provides scholarships for U.S. undergraduate students who receive a Federal Pell Grant to study or intern abroad for academic credit. The program’s goal is to broaden the student population that studies abroad and interns abroad by supporting undergraduates who might not otherwise participate due to financial constraints and encourages study of languages in diverse countries and world regions. Gilman offers scholarships between $100 to up to $5,000 with supplemental awards of up to $3,000 available for applicants who are studying a critical need language during the experience.
Application deadline for this cycle: OCTOBER 4, 2022
Gilman Scholarship Eligibility:
- U.S. citizenship
- Enrolled as an undergraduate student
- Receives Federal Pell Grant
- Applying for a study or internship program outside of the United States
- Destination has a Travel Advisory Level of 1 or 2 according to the U.S. Department of State (note: applications in countries with a Level 3 Travel Advisory due to COVID-19 may be considered – check Gilman’s website for more information)
As a national scholarship, the Gilman Scholarship is competitive… so let us help you with your application! Contact the TU Study Abroad & Away Office at studyabroad@towson.edu for additional resources and/or with drafts of your essays.
For more information about eligibility requirements and application instructions visit the Gilman Scholarship at https://www.gilmanscholarship.org/.
IMPORTANT: All students (except those participating in a TU faculty-led program) must attend a Group Advising session and meet with a Study Abroad & Away Advisor if applying for the Gilman Scholarship. Group Advising sessions are held Monday through Friday at 2:00 pm in Rm. #408 on the 4th floor of the Psychology Building. No need to RSVP in advance!
Questions? Contact the TU Study Abroad & Away Office at studyabroad@towson.edu or 410-704-2451 or visit our website at www.towson.edu/abroad.
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This post was written by Villamar, Katherine H.