Ida Ayalew, UMKC student pictured above, was awarded the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to study in Meknes, Morocco.

Interested in Study Abroad?  Not sure if you can afford to go?  If you are a federal Pell Grant recipient, then you are eligible to apply for the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship!

The Gilman Program diversifies the kinds of students who study and intern abroad and the countries and regions where they go by awarding over 2,000 scholarships of up to $5,000.  Applicants must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant.

Attend a workshop to learn about the program and writing a competitive application!  All workshops are in the Student Success Center, room 236:

• Thursday, February 20^th – 2:00-3:00 pm
• Monday, February 24^th – 11:00-12:00 am
• Tuesday, February 25^th – 5:00-6:00 pm

Questions? Email international@umkc.edu or stop by to visit UMKC International Academic Programs in the Student Success Center, room 120 or call 235-5759.