Eighteen Florida State University students have earned 2026 Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships, opening doors to study abroad experiences during the summer and academic year, according to Florida State University News.
The Gilman Scholarship, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, supports undergraduate students with high financial need who want to study or intern abroad. For many recipients, the award can make an international academic experience financially possible while helping students develop language skills, cultural understanding, confidence and professional perspective.
FSU’s announcement frames the scholarships as part of a broader student-success effort: expanding access to global learning and helping students become active participants in international communities. Stories like this show how targeted financial support can turn aspiration into action, especially for students who may not otherwise be able to afford overseas study. The result is both personal growth for students and a broader educational benefit for the communities they return to serve.
Source credit: This news brief is based on reporting from Florida State University News.
Original headline: 18 FSU students earn 2026 Gilman Scholarships to study abroad
Original author: Sydney Sherry
Original publication date: 2026-05-26
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