Miami Student Ariel Lovins Wins Gilman Scholarship for Study Abroad

2013 Jun 11

The nationally competitive Gilman scholarships are awarded twice a year.

Now in its 13th year, the scholarship program is designed to help undergraduates with financial need study abroad. The program also aims to support students seeking unique opportunities in nontraditional countries, especially those outside of Western Europe, Australia and New Zealand, and students with diverse ethnic backgrounds.

"The Gilman selection panels are looking to award the scholarships to nontraditional students who are pursuing nontraditional programs," explains Karla Guinigundo, Miami's grant coordinator in the office of international education.

Among the students who were selected to receive the Gilman Scholarship are:

Ariel Lovins a senior anthropology major from Middletown, OH. (45044) has been selected for summer study in Peru.

Nationally, more than 820 American undergraduates students from 324 colleges and universities received a Gilman Scholarship for summer and fall 2013 study abroad.

Since 2008, 174 Miami students have applied for the scholarship and 46 students have earned them. The program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and is administered by the Institute of International Education.