The Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship

Helping fund your study abroad dreams

Eligibility

- you must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant -you must be accepted into a study abroad program lasting at least 4 weeks -you are studying abroad in a country not listed on the US Department of States current Travel Warning List

What is needed:

-current University Transcripts -Two Essays: Statement of Purpose & Follow-On Service Project Proposal -certification from your study abroad & financial advisor

The Steps:

First, schedule an appointment with your Study Abroad Coordinator. They can help you fill out your application properly. Also, make sure to get your financial aid advisor's information.

The Steps

Then, register for an account so you can begin your application.

The Steps:

The Statement of Purpose Essay

-write your Statement of Purpose Essay in a word editor, you will have to paste it into your application. -it must be no more than 7,000 characters long, which is about 1.5 pages - make sure to have it proofread -this essay should state how studying abroad will help you in your academic & professional future

The Steps:

The Follow-On Service Project Proposal Essay

-also must be 7,000 characters long -this essay should outline your plan to pass it on and let others know about the Gilman Scholarship as well as your study abroad program

The Steps:

Transcripts

-order a copy of your transcripts and scan them into the application

The Steps:

-enter information regarding your financial aid, your study abroad program, and other personal information.

" The Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship helped me realize my dreams of not only studying abroad, but also of establishing contacts which I hope to use in my career in fashion business. I now can say I speak Italian fluently & know about Italian fashion on a personal level and add these skills to my resume."