This Week in EA
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Benjamin A. Gilman Info Sessions | Virtual
Are you a U.S. citizen or national of the United States receiving a Pell grant and planning to study abroad? If so, you may be eligible for the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship! This U.S. Department of State program enables students receiving a Federal Pell Grant to study or intern abroad, providing them with skills critical to our national security and economic prosperity. These awards offer up to $8000 to support your study abroad plans. The program aims to encourage students to study and intern in a diverse array of countries or areas and world regions and to study languages, especially critical-need languages (those deemed important to national security). Veterans of military service are encouraged to apply, and preference is given to veterans when other factors are equivalent. Join us for a virtual Gilman Scholarship Information session! February 9th | 11am-12pm | Virtual
February 11th | 2pm-3pm | Virtual
February 14th | 2pm-3pm | Virtual
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Faculty Led Program Info Sessions | Hybrid
Interested in learning more about one of our upcoming Summer 2026 Faculty-Led Programs? Stop by these hybrid information sessions to learn all about the course options, the cultural activities, and the ins and outs of the application process. Meet with program faculty and the Education Abroad Team. Justice, Agency, and Culture in Kenya Info Session | Feb. 9th | 12pm-1pm | UC204/Virtual
Global Health and Aging FLSA Info Session | Feb. 10th | 11am-12pm | Virtual
Interpreting Vietnam: The Past and Future | Feb. 10th | 12pm-1pm | UC204/Virtual
Picturing Italian Art and Culture in Context | Feb. 13th | 12pm-1pm | Fine Arts 342/Virtual
Upcoming Events and Deadlines
February 10, 2026 [TODAY]: CAHSS Dean's Scholarship for Education Abroad due for Summer 2026, and Fall 2026, and Academic Year 2026-2027; early consideration for Winter and Spring 2027
February 16, 2026: Summer 2026 Faculty-led Program applications due
March 5, 2026: Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship Applications due for Summer 2026, Fall 2026, and Academic Year 2026-2027
March 10th, 2026: Summer (non-faculty led), Fall, and Academic Year 2026-2027 Applications due
April 7th, 2026: Freeman Awards for Study in Asia Application due
Summer 2026, Fall 2026, and Academic Year 2026-2027 advising is available now! Contact educationabroad@umbc.edu to schedule an advising appointment.
Study Abroad 101 Sessions
Monday | 2pm-3pm | Virtual
Tuesday | 1pm-2pm | Virtual
Friday | 11am-12pm | Virtual