Gilman Scholarship | The Most Beneficial, The Most Extensive
This post is about a scholarship opportunity independent from the U of M. The application process for this scholarship is the most extensive, so I've included more aspects of my essay writing process in this post. I hope it is helpful. The Gilman Scholarship is run under the US Department of State and it focuses on enabling students with limited financial means to learn and/or intern abroad (Program Overview, 2020). It is a really great program because on top of the scholarship itself there are other benefits like noncompetitive eligibility for federal employment and access to the program's various networks and resources (Program Overview, 2020). Uniquely, this program requires recipients to do a follow-on service project after you return from your program. For me, this blog counts as my service project. The application for this scholarship mainly includes two essays and a copy of your transcript. After you're chosen for the scholarship, they request a copy of your of
