Derek Juracek of Omaha earns Gilman scholarship to study abroad

2016 Dec 7

Derek Juracek of Omaha is among five University of Nebraska-Lincoln students who earned Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships, which will allow them to study abroad during the spring 2017 semester.

Juracek, a global studies and geography major, will study in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. He is the son of Kurt and Lynne Juracek.

The Gilman scholarship is a nationally competitive award given three times a year by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs to undergraduate students seeking to study or intern abroad. This round of scholarships was awarded to 850 students from 359 universities and colleges.

Gilman scholars receive up to $5,000 to apply toward their study abroad or internship program costs. The program's goal is to allow students to gain a better understanding of other cultures, countries, languages and economies - making them better prepared to assume leadership roles within government and the private sector.

For the full list of the university's spring 2017 Gilman scholars, visit http://go.unl.edu/gilman17.