Fifteen UA Students Win Gilman Awards for 2018-2019

July 17th, 2019
in Education Abroad International Main

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Winners are selected by the Institute of International Education through the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs in the U.S. Department of State. Recipients receive up to $5,000 to apply toward study abroad or internship program costs, giving them the opportunity to gain a better understanding of other cultures, countries, languages and economies. The Education Abroad office hosts regular workshops to inform students about the Gilman application process and assist students in choosing a country and program that is right for them. Visit the Education Abroad website for more information, or call 205-348-5256 to find out more.

Congratulations to the following UA students who won a Gilman for study abroad:

Fall 2018

Michael Rowe, Japan

Fredericka Brinkley, Ghana

Jourdan Kiaupa, Australia

Spring 2019

Evan Morse, Spain

Summer 2019

James Patterson, France

Ashton Ward, Ireland

Genesis Drake, United Kingdom

Donedra Falls, Hungary

Crystal Stone, Ireland

Mary “Maggie” Owens, Austria

Kayla Meeks, Colombia

Alexis Carmichael, Belgium

Ellie Novotny, Dominican Republic

Kathryn “Katy” Crawford, Belize

Aleeyah Ponder, Czech Republic