Eight University of Richmond Students Awarded Gilman Scholarships to Study Abroad

UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND — Eight University of Richmond students have been offered Gilman Scholarships to support their study abroad experiences. The Gilman Scholarship Program is an initiative of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.

“Students gain valuable life skills when they study abroad,” said Ethan Knight, associate director of the Office of Scholars and Fellowships. “The Gilman Program offers that opportunity to exceptionally talented students who might not otherwise travel abroad due to financial need.”

UR’s latest Gilman Scholars are:

• Olivia Anikeh, a senior who will study abroad in Ghana. She is majoring in biology.
• Jane Atkinson, a junior who will study abroad in Denmark. She is majoring in psychology and cognitive science.
• Teddy Braiewa, a junior who will study abroad in Czechia. He is majoring in business administration.
• Victoria Cisneros, a sophomore who will study abroad in Spain.
• Talia Longo, a junior who will study abroad in Australia. She is majoring in biology.
• Cris Melendez, a junior who will study abroad in China.
• Leo Reyes, a sophomore who will study abroad in Spain.
• Michelle Roh, a junior who will study abroad in Czechia. She is a political science and film studies major.

Since the program started in 2001, 125 University of Richmond students have been offered Gilman Scholarships.                      

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