The Gilman Scholarship enables Pell Grant recipients to study or intern abroad, while providing them with skills critical to U.S. national security and economic prosperity. Awards of up to $8000 are available to eligible students, so start your application today at <gilmanscholarship.org>. Other benefits include a year of non-competitive hiring status for federal jobs after you graduate - a great way to start your career after UMBC with a leg up in employment possibilities! 

The staff of UMBC's Education Abroad Office will host several drop-in advising sessions in late February and early March to offer guidance for a competitive application, answer any questions, and assist students with completing their application.