Info Sessions
Are you an undergraduate student, Pell Grant recipient, and U.S. citizen? If so, you may be eligible to apply for the U.S. State Department’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship. Here’s what you could earn:
- Up to $5,000 for studying or interning abroad + $500 from UMD Education Abroad through the Gilman Guarantee program
- An additional $3,000 if you are studying a Critical Language
- An additional $1,000 STEM Award for applicants who are doing STEM-related research abroad
- and 12 months of noncompetitive eligibility for federal employment for Gilman scholars
UMD students are successful Gilman Scholarship Recipients!
- In the last two years a record 104 UMD students received the Gilman scholarship!
- These Terps won a total of $339,000 to study abroad!
- UMD applicants regularly outperform the national average acceptance rate!
To help you join the ranks of UMD Gilman Scholars, we are hosting two sessions this month. Register for one that works for your schedule!
Wednesday, July 16, 4:00 - 4:30 pm
Tuesday, July 22, 4:00 - 4:30 pm
Can't attend? Join our Gilman ELMS resource page, which offers a lot of helpful information as well as successful example essays, please fill out this quick form.
ELIGIBILITY
Students must be:
- a U.S. citizen
- a Pell Grant recipient
- undergraduate (includes all majors)
- all program lengths are eligible
DEADLINE: October 3, 2025 (For abroad programs that start between December 1, 2025 and October 31, 2026.)
Considering Stanford University for Graduate / Professional Studies?
Learn about the Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program at Stanford University, the largest fully endowed graduate scholarship program in the world. The Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program develops a community of future global leaders to address complex challenges through collaboration and innovation.
Every year, up to 100 high-achieving future leaders from around the world will receive full funding to pursue any graduate degree at Stanford University, including the JD, MA, MBA, MD, MFA, MS, and PhD programs, as well as all joint- and dual-degrees.
Register here for upcoming info sessions and application workshops!
To discuss your Knight-Hennessy application plans, and to receive support on your application, please reach out to the UMD National Scholarships Office at scholarships@umd.edu
Eligibility: Citizens of ALL countries are eligible to apply for Knight-Hennessy Scholarships. You are eligible to apply to Knight-Hennessy Scholars if you apply during your final year of study for your bachelor's degree or within four years of earning your bachelor’s degree.