Learn how you can have the best chance of being awarded the U.S. Department of the State's Benjamin A. Gilman scholarship at the University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC) Benjamin A. Gilman Workshop. Award amounts can be up to $5,000. In addition, there’s a supplemental Critical Need Language Award of up to $3,000, which means you could receive up to $8,000 for your study abroad.

Samantha Raghu, current Gilman Alumni Ambassador and USAC Chiang Mai '19 alum, will join the discussion to discuss her time abroad, the intricacies of the program, and her work with the Gilman Ambassador Program. 

All students who receive 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 his/her study abroad program are strongly encouraged to apply. A recording will be available after the event.