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University of Memphis Students Receive Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship for Education Abroad

The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program offers scholarships for U.S. citizen undergraduate students of limited financial means to pursue academic studies or credit-bearing, career-oriented internships abroad. The Gilman Scholarship Program received more than 3,400 applications and over 1,000 outstanding students were offered awards to study abroad and participate in international internships this summer.

Congratulations to the following University of Memphis recipients of the Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship for Education Abroad:

Fall 2024:

Catrina Gatewood (Italy)

Cody Hunt (Japan)

Sheyanne Barr (Taiwan)

Taylor Coleman (Japan)

Summer 2024

Cade Plunk (Italy)

Spring 2024

Donyale Young (Australia)

University of Memphis Fulbright Recipient 

The Fulbright Student Program is the U.S. government's most prestigious scholarship program. It provides opportunities for U.S. students to undertake international graduate study, advanced research, university teaching, and teaching in elementary and secondary schools worldwide. Fulbright applications are highly competitive, and students are encouraged to start preparing at least a year before the application deadline.

Congratulations to 2023-2024 Fulbright Finalist Ivan Ortiz on his Business Internship to Mexico.

University of Memphis Worldwide - Fall 2024

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