Friday, February 24, 2012

Deadline Approaching for Pell Grant recipients Study Abroad Scholarship

Are you planning studying abroad in Summer 2012 or Fall 2012? Are you a Pell Grant recipient and U.S. citizen? Are you wondering how to pay for it or fit it into your schedule?

The Gilman International Scholarship provides up to $5000 for Pell Grant recipients to study abroad. Last year 23 Maryland applicants won over $98,000 in Gilman scholarship awards for study abroad!

The deadline to apply is March 1, 2012 – there is still time to prepare a strong application, but you must start now and contact the National Scholarships Office at gilman@umd.edu to gain access to our online ELMS resource site, and to have your essays reviewed.

WALK-IN ESSAY REVIEW TIMES:

Monday, February 27 – 11 am through 3 pm – 2403 Marie Mount Hall
Tuesday, February 28 – 10 am through 1  pm – 2403 Marie Mount Hall
Wednesday, February 29 – 1 pm through 4 pm – 2403 Marie Mount Hall

To make an individual appointment contact us at gilman@umd.edu and let us know several preferred days/times to meet.

You can begin the online Gilman application process here:


Important Eligibility Information: To apply for a Gilman Scholarship you must be a U.S. citizen receiving Pell Grants this semester. Study abroad programs must be at least 4 weeks long.


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