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Syracuse Abroad congratulates the 4 students who have been awarded Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships for upcoming study abroad programs in spring and summer 2025. The total amount received by the students is $17,500

The recipients, along with the country where they will be studying, are the following:

• Leo Skipper, Taiwan, Summer 2025
• Ashlana Prashad, Spain, Spring 2025
• 2 other students have been awarded scholarships and plan to study in France and Italy

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 application deadline is the first Tuesday of March for summer/fall/full-year programs; the first Tuesday of October for spring semester and summer (early application). Funding for fall, spring and summer study abroad opportunities is available.

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

The work of the Lender Center for Social Justice will now have a global dimension as the result of a partnership with Syracuse Abroad.

Through a new initiative called Lender Global, each year one of the University’s abroad centers will be designated as the Lender Global Partner. In addition, three research fellowships will be awarded to students studying at that location.

Lender Global begins in Spring 2025 at Syracuse London with a focus on social and environmental justice. The student fellows will examine the themes of biodiversity and the rights of nature; climate justice for people of the global majority; and meaningful engagement with ethical travel.

Assistant Provost and Syracuse Abroad Executive Director Erika Wilkens says, “We are pleased to partner with the Lender Center on this innovative concept that enhances our current programming and supports experiential learning, innovative research and human thriving. It’s an excellent way for students to include unique research opportunities while they study abroad.”  

Learn more: Lender Center Global Locations

It’s almost time to apply for fall 2025 study abroad programs. Learn more about what students can expect during a fall semester abroad.

Exclusive Fall-Only Programs

The fall semester provides unique study abroad opportunities for students in various academic disciplines and degree plans. Programs like Exploring Central Europe, Engineering in Strasbourg and Spanish Immersion in Santiago are specifically designed for the fall semester. Filled with immersive learning experiences, built-in program travel and unique courses, the fall is an ideal time to explore opportunities abroad.

Learn more about Fall 2025 abroad programs and experiences

After spending the Spring 2024 semester in Strasbourg, France, Aulestia decided to extend her time abroad and spend the summer interning in the same location. During her summer session, she interned for ARTE, the Franco-German broadcast station in Strasbourg, just a six-minute walk away from the Syracuse center.

“It was amazing to see how ARTE manages bilingual content in France but also how it caters to the rest of the neighboring counties. ARTE is a popular channel for Europe with coverage in several languages aside from French and German,” Aulestia says.

As a broadcast and digital journalism major, this internship was a valuable experience contributing to both her personal and professional growth. Her internship responsibilities included working on reports, conducting research for their social media platforms and helping to plan future projects. “I learned so much about myself while abroad and I will always be thankful for the experience,” Aulestia says.

Learn more about Summer Study Abroad

The Syracuse Abroad computer science program in London is designed for the fall semester of a student’s junior year.

“Getting a chance to see what it is like to live here on a day-to-day basis and see people working has made me think about it in the future,” says Amofah-Boafo.

“It is an opportunity that will change your life, how you look at the world and it is invaluable,” said Mosca.

Learn more about Computer Science in London

Students enrolled at Syracuse Strasbourg are getting a rare glimpse of the Olympics, given their proximity to Paris. Recent highlights include the Olympic Torch Relay, which came to Strasbourg on June 26.

Read more: Orange at the Olympics

Jacob Grindstaff-Espinal ’24 grew up in Miami speaking English and Spanish. Despite his bilingual childhood, he never imagined he would one day take a French history class—or a class taught in the French language—while studying abroad in Strasbourg, France.

“Strasbourg is a diplomatic city and the perfect place for an internship,” Grindstaff-Espinal says. “I dream of going into government consulting or international development. My internship with the Council of Europe helped me figure out if this is the right career for me.”

Read more about Jacob’s semester in France