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Gilman Scholarship for Study Abroad – Upcoming Information Sessions

If you are a Pell Grant recipient and have any interest in studying abroad, stop by one of the Study Abroad & Away Office’s upcoming Gilman Information Sessions to learn more about this important scholarship opportunity.

Whether you need help with your Gilman application essays, have questions about applying, or just want more information about the scholarship, stop in to learn more from our primary Gilman Scholarship advisor. TU students are most successful with the Gilman Scholarship when they work with our office, so let us help you! No matter what stage you are in your study abroad planning, all interested students are encouraged to attend.

• Gilman Scholarship Information Session: Friday, February 21, 11:00am-12:00pm
• Gilman Scholarship Drop-In Advising: Friday, February 28, 10:00am-2:00pm

What’s the Gilman Scholarship? The U.S. Department of State’s Gilman International Scholarship Program 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. The scholarship application is currently open for students studying abroad during the following terms:

• Summer 2025
• Fall 2025
• Academic Year 2025-2026
• Minimester 2026 (early decision)
• Spring 2026 (early decision)
• Spring Break 2026 (early decision)
• Calendar Year 2026 (early decision)

Application deadline for this cycle: MARCH 6, 2025

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

For more information about eligibility requirements and application instructions visit the Gilman Scholarship website at https://www.gilmanscholarship.org/.

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 Fisher, Jacklyn