Junior Edwina King selected for Gilman Scholarship to study abroad | News | Notre Dame News | University of Notre Dame Skip To Content Skip To Navigation Skip To Search University of Notre Dame Notre Dame News Experts ND in the News Subscribe About Us Home Contact Search Menu Home › News › Junior Edwina King selected for Gilman Scholarship to study abroad Junior Edwina King selected for Gilman Scholarship to study abroad Published: February 09, 2018 Author: Erin Blasko Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship University of Notre Dame student Edwina King, a junior accountancy major with a supplementary major in Spanish, has been selected for the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship on the early summer application cycle. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, the Gilman Scholarship provides financial support for American undergraduate students of limited financial means to study or intern abroad. Scholars receive as much as $5,000 for program costs, with additional funding available for the study of a critical foreign language overseas. King, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, will study in Europe through Notre Dame International’s summer program in Toledo, Spain. “Edwina is someone who steps up to challenges and seeks out opportunities for growth, making her an excellent selection for the Gilman Scholarship,” said Erik Beardsley, assistant professor in the Department of Accountancy. “I am confident she will take advantage of the many social and cultural opportunities her study abroad experience will provide.” The Flatley Center for Undergraduate Scholarly Engagement assisted King with the application process. The center promotes the intellectual development of Notre Dame undergraduates through scholarly engagement, research, creative endeavors and the pursuit of fellowships. A former congressman from New York, the late Benjamin A. Gilman served in the U.S. House of Representatives for 30 years and chaired the House Foreign Relations Committee. Upon receiving the Secretary of State’s Distinguished Service Medal in 2002, he commented, “Living and learning in a vastly different environment of another nation not only exposes our students to alternate views, but adds enriching social and cultural experiences. It also provides our students with the opportunity to return home with a deeper understanding of their place in the world, encouraging them to be a contributor rather than a spectator in the international community.” Students interested in learning more about the Gilman Scholarship can visit cuse.nd.edu/gilman. Contact: Erin Blasko, assistant director of media relations, 574-631-4127, eblasko@nd.edu Posted In: University News Home Experts ND in the News Subscribe About Us Related October 03, 2022 Congresswoman Liz Cheney to speak at Notre Dame on the future of democracy September 22, 2022 In memoriam: Rev. Richard Warner, C.S.C., longtime leader for Notre Dame, Congregation of Holy Cross September 22, 2022 ND Forum keynote event to feature Emmy Award-winning actors in Theater of War Productions’ presentation of ‘The Suppliants’ in Notre Dame Stadium September 21, 2022 In annual address to faculty, Father Jenkins outlines campus-wide vision for elevating excellence September 15, 2022 Lilly Endowment Inc. grant helps to expand Notre Dame pre-college programs for Hoosier high school students For the Media Contact Office of Public Affairs and Communications Notre Dame News 500 Grace Hall Notre Dame, IN 46556 USA Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Pinterest © 2022 University of Notre Dame Search Mobile App News Events Visit Accessibility Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube LinkedIn