Multiple U of A Students Earn Gilman Scholarships to Study Abroad

Five University of Arkansas undergraduates have earned Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships to fund education abroad opportunities for the spring 2018 semester. Additionally, one student was selected as an alternate. The Gilman scholars will receive up to $5,000 to apply toward their study abroad costs.

The scholarship program, which is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, is intended to increase international experiences for American students, so they will be better prepared to thrive in the increasingly global economy.

"The Gilman Scholarship Program is an excellent program that makes once-in-a-lifetime opportunities possible for many University of Arkansas students," said Curt Rom, associate dean for International Education. "The international experiences our students will receive while abroad will benefit both our university and the state of Arkansas."

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Recipients

• Edgardo Alaniz, international business, completing an exchange student experience in Spain
• Megan Davidian, biomedical engineering, completing an exchange student experience in Australia
• Alexander Holden, mechanical engineering, completing an exchange experience in Italy
• Lena Nguyen, art, completing an international student teaching experience in Peru
• David Sweere, architecture, studying abroad and the University of Arkansas Rome Center

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Alternates

• Angela Thompson-Neeser, psychology, studying abroad in England

Gilman applications for students studying abroad in summer 2018, fall 2018 or academic year 2018-19 will open mid-January and will close at 11:59 p.m. on March 6. Undergraduate Pell Grant recipients may be eligible to apply. Those interested in learning more about the scholarship should contact the Office of Study Abroad and International Exchange.