Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program Webinars

The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program’s fall schedule of informational webinars is set and we welcome you to join us to learn more about the Gilman Scholarship and opportunities for U.S. undergraduate students to receive funding to study abroad.  Starting today Gilman staff will lead discussions focused on various application topics. Tune in to hear more about the scholarship program from Gilman staff, alumni and experienced advisors.  Visit the Gilman website at www.iie.org/gilman to access the Multimedia page and register for the upcoming webinars.  Please help inform students and colleagues as well.

· Gilman Program Overview: What is the Gilman International Scholarship Program – Tue, Aug 17, 2010 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM CDT

· Gilman Scholarship: Composing a Successful Statement of Purpose & Follow-on Project Essay – Tue, Aug 24, 2010 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM CDT

· Gilman Program Overview & Multimedia Resources – Thu, Aug 26, 2010 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM CDT

· Advisor Highlight: Tips for Successful Advising (Advisors Only) – Tue, Aug 31, 2010 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM CDT

· Walk through the Application Process: How to Apply – Tue, Sep 7, 2010 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM CDT

· Gilman Scholarship: Composing a Successful Statement of Purpose & Follow-on Project Essay – Tue, Sep 14, 2010 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM CDT

· Walk through the Application Process: How to Apply – Tue, Sep 21, 2010 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM CDT

· Walk through the Certification Process: How to Certify (Advisors Only) – Thu, Sep 23, 2010 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM CDT

· Meet Gilman Alumni – Tue, Sep 28, 2010 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM CDT

The Gilman Scholarship Program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and administered by the Institute of International Education’s Southern Regional Center in Houston, TX.  The Gilman Scholarship Program is celebrating 10 years of helping nearly 6,500 Gilman Scholars study abroad and during the academic year 2010-2011, over 2,300 scholarships will be awarded!