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Gilman International Scholarship Recipients Announced for March 2026 cycle

Syracuse Abroad congratulates the many students who have been awarded Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships for upcoming study abroad programs in summer and fall 2026 and spring 2027.

Gilman received over 12,200 applications during the March cycle and awarded scholarships to 2,100 students. Of Syracuse’s 59 applicants, 11 students were awarded scholarships! Two of these students were also awarded the STEM Supplemental Award, which is awarded to students who will complete STEM-related internships or coursework abroad and who submit an additional essay as part of the Gilman application.

The total amount received by the students is $35,500. The students plan to study in Australia, China, Ireland, Ghana, France, Italy, South Korea and United Kingdom in 2026 and 2027.

  • Emmanuel Adjei, Strasbourg Center: Engineering, Fall 2026
  • Mason Burley, Experiencing Education in Various Settings in Ghana, Summer 2026
  • Eliora Enriquez, International Filmmaking with WWII Documentarians, Summer 2026
  • Anna Hasegawa, Strasbourg Center: Engineering, Fall 2026
  • Chrissy James, CIEE: Arts and Sciences at Yonsei University, Fall 2026
  • Emily Lewis, University of Sydney, Spring 2027
  • Rachel Mafuru, London Summer Internships, Summer 2026
  • Emely Marte, Florence Summer Session, Summer 2026
  • Jade Mobley, University College Dublin, Spring 2027
  • Joachim Schneider, AsiaTech, Maymester 2026
  • Jadalynn Vives, Eurotech, Summer 2026

Syracuse Abroad partners with the Center for Fellowship and Scholarship Advising (CFSA) to advise students during the application process. Throughout the recent cycles, CFSA and Syracuse Abroad held information sessions and writing workshops to help students prepare their applications and essay submissions.

Gilman Scholarships are open to undergraduate students who are U.S. citizens receiving Federal Pell Grant funding at a two-year or four-year college or university to participate in study or internship programs abroad.

All who meet the qualifications with plans to study abroad are encouraged to apply. Gilman encourages applications from students from diverse ethnic backgrounds; students planning to study in non-traditional destinations; students in fields underrepresented in study abroad; and students with high financial need. Students studying a critical need language (such as Arabic, Korean, Japanese or Portuguese) can apply for an additional $3,000 supplement for a total possible award of $8,000.

The next Gilman cycle is currently scheduled to open mid-August and will close on October 1st. This cycle will be open for students applying to go abroad on programs that start between December 1, 2026 and October 31, 2027.

For more information on Syracuse Abroad programs, students can make an appointment to meet with an advisor for more information.

Learn more: Gilman and other Outside Scholarships

Getting the Most Out of Your Study Abroad Experience: Santiago Edition

South America was entirely new territory for Ella Roerden before her semester abroad in Santiago, Chile. Four months later, she left with volcano views, a 10K finish and a new sense of her place in the world.

Roerden is an anthropology and international relations major in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs who hails from Syracuse. She has studied abroad for three semesters—Florence in fall 2023, Santiago in spring 2025 and the Exploring Central Europe program in fall 2025—and now serves as a Syracuse Abroad global ambassador.

Read more: Top 5 recommendations for studying abroad in Santiago

EU Ombudsman inspires students at Syracuse Strasbourg

Last Tuesday, students at the Syracuse Strasbourg Center met with the European Ombudsman Teresa Anjinho, who shared insights into her professional path and experiences as an Ombudswoman. The event was part of the Center’s European politics speaker series held throughout the month of February. In addition to the Ombudsman, a recent session was held at the European Parliament with European Member of Parliament Dario Nardella (Italy), who was also the commencement speaker at Syracuse in 2024.

As the European Union Ombudswoman, Anjinho is responsible for investigating cases of maladministration within institutions, bodies, offices, and agencies of the European Union. These issues involve matters related to transparency, delays in access to documents, or the management of funds. She described herself as a public servant, bridging European citizens and EU policy-making bodies through building trust and legitimacy.

Cultivating relationships and driving inspiration

Syracuse University’s presence in Strasbourg since 1974 means that it benefits from official relationships with local institutions including the European Parliament and the European Court of Human Rights – thereby opening unique doors for students.

Through the diplomatic network of Center Director Dr. John Goodman, it was clear that the Ombudswoman would be a dynamic speaker and great role model for Syracuse University students. Anjinho presented to over 40 students at the Strasbourg villa, focusing on topics relating to courses CAS 200: Mapping Strasbourg, a core course on Strasbourg and life abroad, and BPS 400: The Global Workplace, concentrating on internships, careers, and pre-professional development.

During her presentation, the Ombudsman emphasized the importance of ensuring that European citizens feel heard by public institutions. She explained that trust in these institutions depends on people believing their concerns are taken seriously and that there is an independent body advocating for fairness and transparency. Drawing on her experience as a public servant, she highlighted her understanding of the challenges citizens face when engaging with institutions. This perspective, she noted, helps make the Ombudsman’s office more accessible and inclusive, ensuring that all individuals feel represented and supported.

“What I found particularly interesting was her perspective on democratic deficit—how many citizens feel departed from the institutions and decision-making processes that govern them. It put into words some of what I have been sensing in the political landscape over the past few years,” said Neha Chhablani ‘27, a student in attendance studying Political Science and Environment, Sustainability, and Policy.

“Seeing roles like hers that are focused on rebuilding public trust in government makes me hopeful about the future.”

Anjinho also shared her personal journey to becoming an Ombudswoman. Previously, she worked in academia, government, and served as Portugal’s Deputy Ombudsperson and Secretary of State for Justice, ultimately running for and being elected European Ombudsman.

She reflected on the obstacles she faced as a woman in public service and diplomacy and spoke about having moments of doubt or feeling unrecognized for her hard work. Despite these challenges, her dedication and sense of purpose carried her to the role she holds today. Anjinho encouraged students to keep pursuing their goals, even amid struggle or rapid changes in today’s political landscape.

“As a student with an interest in diplomacy, I found her speech to be very inspiring, and I know the other students in the room found her just as moving,” says International Relations student Mariana Luz ‘27. “I left her speech feeling a sense of relief and have a new perspective on what’s to come in the future!”

About Teresa Anjinho 

Anjinho was sworn in as the European Ombudsman in February 2025 and acts as the bridge that connects the European citizens to the bodies that make policy for Europe.

From 2022 to 2025, she was a member of the supervisory committee of the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF). Prior to that, she was a member for the deputy Ombudsman of Portugal (2017-2022), Secretary of State for Justice in the Portuguese Government (2015), and Member of Parliament in Portugal (2011-2015).

Anjinho is a lawyer, an independent human rights expert, and a scholar who specializes in public international law, gender, and equality. She has been teaching at the NOVA School of Law and at the Lus Gentium Conimbrigae Institute of the University of Coimbra. She has also published a number of scientific papers.

Applications for Spring 2027 Study Abroad Programs Open May 15

Students interested in studying abroad in spring 2027 can begin applying on Friday, May 15, at 9 a.m. ET.

With over 60 program options and locations around the globe, from major cities to hidden gems, there’s a Syracuse Abroad experience waiting just around the corner. Syracuse Abroad centers in Florence, London, Madrid, Santiago (Chile) and Strasbourg (France) are each designed to provide an authentic and immersive study abroad experience. Select World Partner programs are available across Africa, Asia, Australia and more.

Learn more about the spring 2027 application cycle

Getting the Most Out of Your Study Abroad Experience: Madrid Edition

Most students go abroad to see the world. Marc Pantano ’26 went to Madrid and built one—complete with a Spanish cooking class, solo trips and establishing a new a cappella group.

“Study abroad in Madrid was one of the most transformative experiences of my life,” says Pantano, a marketing management and supply chain management major in the Martin J. Whitman School of Management from Newington, Connecticut. “In the fall 2024 semester, I had the chance to fully immerse myself in a new culture, travel all over Europe and grow in ways I didn’t really expect.” Pantano now serves as an Abroad global ambassador.

“Looking back, my experience wasn’t just about the places I visited, it was about learning how to be independent, stepping outside my comfort zone and really taking advantage of everything available to me,” he says.

Read the top 5 recommendations for studying in Madrid

Getting the Most From Your Study Abroad Experience: Florence Edition

One diverted flight. One friend doused in clam pasta. One night in a pub basement, too choked up to sing “Piano Man.” Mairead Connolly ’28 went to Florence with a plan and came back with something better—the kind of stories that don’t fit in a caption and a confidence she didn’t know she was looking for.

Connolly, a resident of Watertown, Massachusetts, is a forensic science major and psychology major in the College of Arts and Sciences. She studied abroad for the fall 2025 semester through Syracuse Abroad and now serves as an Abroad global ambassador.

“I went during the fall for a fresh start, but also because I believe it makes so much sense to experience warm, cool and a bit of cold weather than to arrive there when it’s cold and dark,” Connolly says. “During the fall, you can experience the summer vibes but also experience the Christmas markets.”

Here are her recommendations, in her own words, of five things to do to get the most out of your Florence study abroad experience.

Read the top 5 recommendations for studying in Florence

Syracuse Abroad alumni named 2026-27 Remembrance Scholars

Thirty-five students have been chosen as the 2025-26 Syracuse University Remembrance Scholars, 21 of which are Syracuse Abroad program alumni and Global Ambassadors.

The Remembrance Scholarships, now in their 37th year, were founded as a tribute to—and means of remembering—the students studying in London and Florence through Syracuse University who were killed in the Dec. 21, 1988, bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland. Those students were among the 270 people who perished in the bombing. The scholarships are funded through an endowment supported by gifts from alumni, friends, parents and corporations.

Remembrance Scholars are chosen in their junior year through a competitive selection process. Applicants submitted an essay and a reflective response in multimedia, artistic, musical or written format as part of a comprehensive application. The application evaluation committee is composed of University faculty and staff and current Remembrance Scholars. The $5,000 scholarships are awarded on the basis of community impact, leadership, creativity and thoughtful academic inquiry.

The Syracuse Abroad alumni named 2026-27 Remembrance Scholars, their hometowns, majors, schools and colleges, and study abroad programs are the following:

  • Madiou Bah of Bronx, New York, a broadcast and digital journalism major in the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and an economics major in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs and A&S; Santiago Center, spring 2026
  • Sigourney Bell of Birmingham, Alabama, a broadcast and digital journalism major in the Newhouse School and member of the Renée Crown University Honors Program; London Center, spring 2026
  • Tyler Branigan of Delhi, New York, a policy studies major and economics major in the Maxwell School and A&S, an environment, sustainability and policy major in the Maxwell School and a member of the Renée Crown University Honors Program; World Partner: University of Sydney, fall 2025
  • Teaghan Brostrom of Sacramento, California, an international relations major in the Maxwell School and A&S, a broadcast and digital journalism major in the Newhouse School and a member of the Renée Crown University Honors Program; Strasbourg Center, fall 2025
  • Keona Bukhari-Adams of Springfield, New Jersey, a neuroscience major and psychology major in A&S; Short-term program: EuroTech, spring 2026
  • Mason Burley of Webster, New York, an inclusive adolescent education major in the School of Education and history major in the Maxwell School and A&S; Exploring Central Europe, fall 2025 & Global Ambassador
  • Samuel Esteban Cornell of Houston, Texas, an international relations major in the Maxwell School and A&S and finance major in the Martin J. Whitman School of Management; Strasbourg Center, spring 2025 & Global Ambassador
  • Eliora Enriquez of Doon, Iowa, a film major in the College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA); summer programs, summer 2025 & 2026
  • Quinn Gonzalez of Wantage, New Jersey, a nutrition major in the David B. Falk College of Sport and a member of the Renée Crown University Honors Program; Florence Center, fall 2024
  • Jiya Gumaste of Ashburn, Virginia, a chemistry major and neuroscience major in A&S; Florence & London Summer Session, summer 2023 & Global Ambassador
  • Daniella Jacob of Millburn, New Jersey, a health and exercise science major in the Falk College and a member of the Renée Crown University Honors Program; Summer program: Machu Picchu Trek, summer 2025
  • Chloe Anjolie Kiser of Edinboro, Pennsylvania, an advertising major in the Newhouse School and a member of the Renée Crown University Honors Program; Florence Center, spring 2026
  • Aaron Lener of Homer, New York, a linguistic studies major in A&S, an international relations major in the Maxwell School and A&S and a member of the Renée Crown University Honors Program; Strasbourg Center, spring 2026
  • Haonan (Eric) Ma of Beijing, China, a student in the School of Architecture; Florence Center: Architecture, spring 2025
  • Carter J. Moreland of Dallas, Texas, a political science major and an economics major in the Maxwell School and A&S; Strasbourg Center, spring 2026
  • Darren Murphy of San Ramon, California, an applied mathematics major in A&S, an economics major in the Maxwell School and A&S and a member of the Renée Crown University Honors Program; London Center, spring 2026
  • Matilda Nichols of Fairfield, Connecticut, a chemistry major and forensic science major in A&S; Madrid Center: Health & Science, fall 2024
  • Ella Roerden of Syracuse, New York, an anthropology major and international relations major in the Maxwell School and A&S; Discovery Florence, fall 2023; Santiago Center, spring 2025; Exploring Central Europe, fall 2025 & Global Ambassador
  • Sreshtha Thangaswamy of Edison, New Jersey, a political science major and economics major in the Maxwell School and A&S; Discovery Florence, fall 2024 & Global Ambassador
  • Halle Varney of Potsdam, New York, a psychology major in A&S; Florence Center, fall 2025
  • Cara Williams of Greenwood, Indiana, an international relations major in the Maxwell School and A&S, a political philosophy major in A&S and a member of the Renée Crown University Honors Program; Exploring Central Europe, fall 2025; Madrid Center, spring 2025

Getting the Most From Your Study Abroad Experience: London Edition

Nash Newton ’27 offers his recommendations for what to study, explore and engage in during a semester abroad in London.

Newton, a resident of Portland, Oregon, is a policy studies major in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs | College of Arts and Sciences with a focus on citizenship and community engagement. He studied abroad for the fall 2025 semester through Syracuse Abroad, and now serves as a Global Ambassador.

Newton took classes in marketing, politics and environmental sustainability efforts, among others. Through trips, he performed field studies and explored historic locations throughout the city of London and various parts of the UK such as Liverpool, Cornwall, Lockerbie, Scotland, and Cardiff, Wales.

Read his top 5 recommendations for studying in London

Syracuse Abroad alumni named 2026 University Scholars

Twelve graduating seniors have earned the title of 2026 Syracuse University Scholar—the highest undergraduate honor the University awards—recognized for their academic excellence, independent research and creative work, and contributions to their fields. The scholars were selected by a Universitywide faculty committee.

Eight of the twelve 2026 Syracuse University Scholars are Syracuse Abroad alumni:

  • Juinkye Chiang, a student in the School of Architecture and a member of the Renée Crown University Honors Program; Florence Center: Architecture, fall 2024
  • Rylie DiMaio, a health and exercise major in the Falk College and a member of the Renée Crown University Honors Program; Florence Summer Session, summer 2024
  • Julia Fancher, a physics major and an applied mathematics major in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) and a member of the Renée Crown University Honors Program; Summer Program: Education and Inclusion In Post-Apartheid South Africa, summer 2023
  • Gustavo Madero Carriles, a political science major in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs and A&S and a public relations major in the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications; Madrid Center & UAM, spring 2024, World Partner: CIEE: China in a Global Context, spring 2025; Syracuse Abroad Global Ambassador
  • Maya Philips, a biology major and communication sciences and disorders major in A&S and a member of the Renée Crown University Honors Program; World Partner: DIS Copenhagen, spring2025; Syracuse Abroad Global Ambassador
  • Nathan Torabi, a political science, citizenship and civic engagement and law, society and policy major in the Maxwell School and A&S and a member of the Renée Crown University Honors Program; Florence Center, spring 2025; Syracuse Abroad Global Ambassador
  • Gianna Voce, a computer science major in ECS and a neuroscience major in A&S; Florence Summer Session, summer 2024
  • Qiong Wu, a general accounting, finance and business analytics major in the Martin J. Whitman School of Management; an economics major in the Maxwell School and A&S; a mathematics major in A&S and a member of the Renée Crown University Honors Program, Madrid Summer Session, summer 2023, Singapore Summer Internship program, summer 2024

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‘This Fellowship Changed Who I Am’: Tyler Center Fellows on Research Projects Abroad

The role of entrepreneurship driving economic development in Kenya. Education systems and the propaganda machines behind them in Eastern European socialist states. The preservation of Polish castles and their use for telling the country’s history.

Those are just three of the independent research projects seven Syracuse students pursued internationally last year as Tyler Center Fellows, supported by a $20,000 grant to Syracuse Abroad and the Syracuse Office for Undergraduate Research and Creative Engagement (SOURCE) by the Tyler Center for Global Studies.

The University has once again received an award from the Tyler Center for 2026 and is accepting applications for fall 2026 fellowships based in Santiago and Strasbourg.

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