Santosh Pardhan

As an Gilman Scholarship awardee, Santosh hopes to study abroad in the spring 2022 semester and is exploring program options that would fit well with his Criminal Justice coursework at RIT. “Study abroad is one of the unique ways college students can evaluate and expand their knowledge, and I’m genuinely grateful to be a Gilman Scholarship recipient,” says Santosh. Experiencing new ideas and perspectives, traveling, and making new friends and unforgettable memories is what Santosh looks forward to while studying abroad.

The Gilman Scholarship Program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and provides funding for U.S. students to study abroad. Since the inception of the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program in 2001, over 33,000 scholarships have been awarded to students participating in study abroad programs and internships around the world.

RIT students interested in applying for a Gilman Scholarship should contact Jenny Sullivan (jenny.sullivan@rit.edu), Director of Education Abroad & International Fellowships.