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2001

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31,000

Gilman Alumni

151 Countries of Study

1,335

U.S. Institutions

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"My time abroad has continued to impact me since I’ve returned to the United States. [I have] a new confidence that has allowed me to pursue post-graduate opportunities abroad that I was hesitant to pursue before."

"The hands-on experiences [and] the development of a second language will be valuable skills that will give me a competitive edge above my peers."

"Professionally, employers love students that have studied abroad; it is a differentiator among the masses. I used this experience to question and ultimately got a job offer."

Gilman in the News

Gilman Alumnus named Outstanding Senior at West Virginia Wesleyan College

April 22, 2020

Gilman Alumnus Marcus Larrson (Rwanda & Uganda, 2019) is named Outstanding Senior at West Virginia Wesleyan College. Larson is the co-captain of the men’s basketball team, vice president of the Black Student Union, president of Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science… READ MORE →

Gilman Alumna Selected for Boren Awards

April 17, 2020

Gilman Alumna Sumar Beauti (United Kingdom, 2019) is selected as the University of Southern Mississippi’s first Boren Awards for International Study, a national award that provides funding for rigorous language study in world regions critical to U.S. interest. Beauti plans… READ MORE →

U.S. State Department and Education New Zealand Partnership Supports Gilman Scholars to New Zealand

February 19, 2020

The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs is proud to continue its Gilman-Education New Zealand partnership. The Gilman-Education New Zealand Scholarship is a prestigious program for high-achieving U.S. students wishing to study in New Zealand. The… READ MORE →

Update on the Gilman Program in China

January 31, 2020

The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) is closely monitoring the spread of the 2019-nCoV coronavirus in China. ECA views the health and well-being of exchange participants as its top priority. While ECA has not… READ MORE →

Gilman-McCain Scholarship Recipient to study Archeology in Prague

January 31, 2020

Kya Crocker, junior in anthropology at Kansas State University, received the inaugural Gilman-McCain Scholarship to study in the Czech Republic. As an undergraduate researcher, Crocker analyzed archaeological evidence — such as stone tools, hominid migration patterns, and geographic/geological evidence — to… READ MORE →

Gilman Alumnus Receives Governor’s Citation

January 27, 2020

Gilman Alumnus Bryan Wood (South Korea, 2019) received the State of Maryland Governor’s Citation for his achievement and success as a Gilman Scholar! “The Gilman Scholarship is life-changing. It has given me the chance to prepare for several academic and… READ MORE →

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26 May

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Join us in honoring our fallen heroes on this Memorial Day! The #GilmanScholarship is committed to supporting students who are veterans of U.S. military service. In 2018-19 AY, 60 higher ed institutions sent 75 veterans to 41 countries through the #GilmanProgram! @ECAatState

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19 May

New webinar for Gilman Scholars and Alumni❗
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Congrats to #GilmanScholarship Alumna Alyssa Fortner (South Africa, 2018) for winning the highly selective @HungerCenter's Zero Hunger Internship. Fortner is a first-gen student at @MercerYou & a @FulbrightPrgrm semifinalist. @ECAatState

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Gilman Global Experience Blog

Emily in the land of Oz Emily in Australia April 23, 2020
Hello! My name is Emily Sprecher and I’m studying abroad as an exchange student in Australia this semester. At home I major in civil engineering…
An Insight into Kyrgyz Cuisine Angela Bowen March 26, 2020
Kyrgyzstan’s cuisine is nothing short of different. I’m not saying this as an insult, in fact, quite the opposite. Part of what I was expecting…
If COVID-19 Threatens Your Study Abroad Plans Marshall, Alumni Ambassador March 20, 2020
Greetings, world travelers! If you’re reading this, there’s a high chance that you are either a Gilman Scholarship recipient or hope to be one. You…

Events

Upcoming Events

GILMAN ALUMNI CAREER DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS

Hosted by the City University of New York, Lehman College
New York City, NY
June 14, 2019

Hosted by the University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
June 28, 2019

Hosted by the Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN
August 2, 2019

UNIVERSITY ADVISOR WORKSHOPS

Hosted by the University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Friday, June 7

Hosted by Towson University
Towson, Maryland
Friday, July 19

Midwest Workshop
To be announced soon!

U.S. FUTURE LEADERS SEMINARS

Hosted by the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, Colorado
August 15-16, 2019

Hosted by the University of Wyoming
Laramie, Wyoming
September 5-6, 2019

Hosted by the University of Texas at Austin
Austin, Texas
September 26-27, 2019

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