U of A Students Earn Gilman Scholarships to Study Abroad in 2019
Four University of Arkansas undergraduates have earned Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships. The awards will fund education abroad opportunities for the spring 2019 semester. Eight students were named early recipients for the summer 2019 term. Additionally, two students were named alternates for spring 2019.
The Gilman scholars will receive up to $5,000 to apply toward their study abroad costs.
GILMAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS, Spring 2019
- Meghan Massie, journalism major, studying abroad in England
- Kevin Lujano, architectural studies major, studying abroad in Italy
- Jeremiah Ojeda, mechanical engineering major, studying abroad in Italy
- Kendall Sikes, elementary education major, studying abroad in Ireland (international student teaching placement)
GILMAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS, Summer 2019 Early Application
- Bridget Milam, nursing major, studying abroad in Spain
- Christina Gilbert, psychology major, studying abroad in France
- Manahil Kazmi, biology major, studying abroad in Sweden
- Austin Jones, political science major, studying abroad in Sweden
- Patricia Means, chemical engineering major, studying abroad in Japan
- Max Frank, landscape architecture major, studying abroad in Mozambique
- Angel Campos-Melara, biology major, studying abroad in Sweden
- Dayli Satterfield, communication disorders major, studying abroad in Spain
GILMAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP ALTERNATES, Spring 2019
- Miguel Arguijo, electrical engineering major, studying abroad in Italy
- Zachary Spero, architecture major, studying abroad in Italy
The Office of Study Abroad and International Exchange will host the following Gilman Scholarship information sessions at the Center for World Languages in J.B. Hunt Transport Services Center Room 207 for students applying for the summer 2019, fall 2019 or academic year 2019-2020 cycle:
- 2-3 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 7
- 12-1 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 13
- 3-4 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 18
- 10:30-11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 26
The scholarship program aims to increase international experiences for U.S. students, so they will be better prepared to thrive in the increasingly global economy. The U.S. Department of State sponsors the program.
Gilman applications for students studying abroad in summer 2019, fall 2019 or academic year 2019-20 are now open and will close at 11:59 p.m. on March 5. 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.
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Contacts
Katie Sabo, study abroad advisor
Study Abroad and International Exchange
479-575-7582,
ksabo@uark.edu
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