Event Description
Come learn about the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship , which provides grants (up to $8000) for study and co-op abroad to U.S. undergraduates who might otherwise not participate due to financial constraints. This information session will provide an overview of the award, application process, and best practices for constructing a competitive application.
With Cali Chesterman (Animation & Visual Effects BS, '17), former Gilman Scholar to China, and representatives from the Drexel Fellowships, Study Abroad, International Co-op, and Financial Aid offices.
About the Gilman International Scholarship
The Gilman Scholarship aims to support students who have been traditionally under-represented in study abroad, including but not limited to, students with high financial need, students in STEM fields, students with diverse ethnic backgrounds, and students with disabilities.
To be eligible, applicants must be:
- Federal Pell Grant recipients at the time of application or during the study abroad term,
- Applying to or have been accepted into a study abroad/co-op program eligible for credit at Drexel,
- Studying or interning abroad for at least four weeks in one country,
- Studying or interning abroad in any country except Cuba or a country on the US Department of State's current Travel Warning list.
Applicants are encouraged to choose non-traditional study and intern destinations, especially those outside of Western Europe, Australia and New Zealand.
Deadline for Spring 2017 Programs:
October 4, 2016
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