Creighton University

To be eligible, you must be:

• Applying to or accepted into a study abroad program eligible for credit by the student's accredited institution of higher education in the U.S.
• Receiving a Federal Pell Grant or provide proof that he/she will be receiving a Pell Grant at the time of application or during the term of their study abroad.
• A US citizen enrolled at a US accredited institution of higher education
• In good academic standing

Awards of up to $5,000 are made for up to one academic year of undergraduate study abroad. Award amounts will vary based on student need and length of program with the average award being $4,000. Gilman funds may only be used to cover eligible study abroad program costs and related expenses. These include: Program tuition and fees, room and board, books, local transportation, health insurance and international airfare.

http://www.iie.org/programs/gilman/index.html

There are two cycles for the Gilman -- a Fall and Spring Cycle.  Please check the program website for additional details. There are three sections of the online application that will be available in February for study abroad during Fall 2009. They are:

• Online student section;
• Online study abroad advisor certification;
• Online financial aid advisor certification; and
• Three paper copies of the student's current official transcript (1 original and 2 photocopies).

For Fall 2009 (check program website for Spring 2010 deadlines)

April 7, 2009 - no later than – Student online application submitted
April 10, 2009 - postmark deadline – For official student transcripts to be sent
April 14, 2009 - Advisor deadline – Study Abroad and Financial Aid Advisor online sections

Students will be notified of their status by mid June.

Program Purpose: The Gilman Scholarship Program aims to broaden the student population that studies abroad by supporting undergraduates who might otherwise not participate due to financial constraints. The Gilman scholarship aims to support a diverse range of students who have been traditionally under-represented in study abroad programs.

Please contact Dr. Bridget Keegan at bmkeegan@creighton.edu or come to the Advising Resource Center, Hixson-Lied Room G06.