Advisor Toolkit
Advisor Newsletters & Communication
The Gilman Program sends out Advisor Newsletters via email, which contain information, updates, and related resources. Only those who are registered in our system will receive our newsletters. Click the button below to register an account.
- January 2024 Advisor Newsletter
- February 2024 Advisor Newsletter
- March 2024 Advisor Newsletter
- April 2024 Advisor Newsletter
- May 2024 Advisor Newsletter
- June 2024 Advisor Newsletter
- August 2024 Advisor Newsletter
- Advisors Announcement- Gilman October 2024 Deadline Application Open
- September 2024 Advisor Newsletter
- October 2024 Advisor Newsletter
- November 2024 Advisor Newsletter
- December 2024 Advisor Newsletter
Webinars
Tune in to hear more about the scholarship program from Gilman staff, alumni, and advisors. See the Events page for upcoming events.
This webinar highlights the ways Gilman advisors support and advise STEM students. The featured advisor is from Georgia Institute of Technology.
- Ashlee Toomey-Flinn (Education Abroad Advisor)
Slides (PDF). Click the image to the left to access the recording from February 3, 2021.
This webinar highlights the ways Gilman advisors support and advise students at Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) who face unique barriers when it comes to studying abroad. The featured advisors are from University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
- Alan Earhart, PhD (Director International Programs & Partnerships)
- Lizette Galvan, MA (International Programs Specialist)
Slides (PDF). Click the image to the left to access the recording from January 27, 2021.
This Gilman Advisor Panel features three HBCU advisors who share their knowledge and experiences with the higher education community to commemorate the HBCU White House Initiative. The Initiative is committed to continuing to leverage our platform to provide meaningful experiences for the HBCU field.
- Dr. Nneka Nora Osakwe, Director of International Education and Professor of English at Albany State University
- Dr. Pamala Heard, Director of Honors Student Services and Activities at Jackson State University
- Ms. Maraina Montgomery, Assistant Director for Study Abroad at Howard University
Click on the image to left to access the recording. September 25, 2020
This webinar highlights the ways Gilman Campus Advisors support and advise rural students. Featured advisors from Western Kentucky University:
- Katherine Hale (Study Abroad Advisor, Study Abroad & Global Learning)
- Lindsey Houchin (Coordinator, Nationally Competitive Opportunities-Office of Scholar Development)
View PDF of the slides from this Advisor Spotlight Webinar. Click on the image to left to access the recording.
This webinar highlights the ways Gilman advisors support and advise student veterans who face unique barriers when it comes to studying abroad. The featured advisors from University of South Florida for this webinar are:
- Lauren Bartshe-Hanlen (Assistant Director, Office of National Scholarships)
- Lauren Roberts (Assistant Scholarship Advisor)
View PDF of the slides from this Advisor Spotlight Webinar.
Gilman Alumni Ambassador Program
Gilman Alumni Ambassadors serve as official representatives of the U.S. Department of State’s Gilman International Scholarship Program and are trained to provide testimonials about their Gilman Scholarship experiences at campus presentations and offer application tips via written articles, videos, webinars, and special events. See if there is an alumni ambassador near you!
A Parent Guide to Study Abroad
This is a resource created by the Institute of International Education to provide to parents and guardians of students. The download link is available on the page.