Mariana Moncada of Primrose earns Gilman Scholarship to study abroad

2017 May 9

Mariana Moncada of Primrose is among 10 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students who earned Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships, which will enable a study abroad experience this summer.

Moncada, a senior child, youth and family studies major, will study in South Africa. She is the daughter of Terry and Mitch Patzel.

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. This round of scholarships was awarded to about 1,200 students from 354 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 summer Gilman scholars, visit http://news.unl.edu/newsrooms/today/article/10-undergraduates-earn-gilman-scholarship-to-study-abroad/.