Gilman International Scholarship Application Deadline - April 15, 2008

The Gilman International Scholarship is currently accepting applications from students participating in study abroad programs during Fall 2008 or the Academic year 2008-2009. There has never been a better time to apply as more Gilman Scholarships than ever will be awarded to students studying abroad this academic year. The Gilman Scholarship is open to all U.S. undergraduates, in good academic standing, who meet the criteria listed below:

• Receiving a Federal Pell Grant at the time of application or provide proof that he/she will be receiving a Pell Grant during the term of study abroad. 
• Currently applying to or has been accepted into a study abroad program eligible for credit by the student's institution of higher education in the U.S.
• Studying abroad for at least four weeks in one country.
• Studying abroad in a country not currently under a U.S. Department of State Travel Warning or in Cuba.
• Studying on a program that begins between July 15, 2008 and October 15, 2008. The Fall cycle encompasses fall semester, quarter, and academic year programs that are a minimum of four weeks in length. Summer-only study abroad programs are not eligible.

Award recipients will receive up to $5,000.Apply online at http://www.iie.org/gilman