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    6. 2021

    Nine Awarded Gilman Scholarships

    Posted: June 8, 2021 by Holly Jones

    The University of North Georgia had nine of it's students be awarded the Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship, and three of those were PSIA Students. The Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship provides financial support to help students study abroad. Congratulations to all students!

    PSIA Students:

    • McLaren Christensen, a sophomore from Atlanta, Georgia, pursuing a degree in international affairs, plans to study in France.
    • Maren Cooper, a senior from Augusta, Georgia, pursuing a degree in international affairs and a member of the Corps of Cadets, plans to study in Taiwan.
    • Christian Cruce, a senior from Braselton, Georgia, pursuing a degree in strategic and security studies and a member of the Chinese Language Flagship, plans to study in Taiwan.

    The other six UNG students who earned a Gilman scholarship are:

    • Cassandra Canakis, a junior from Watkinsville, Georgia, pursuing a degree in marketing with a minor in Japanese, plans to study in Japan.
    • Denise Gonzalez, a sophomore from Flowery Branch, GA, pursuing a degree in accounting, plans to study in South Korea.
    • Gicel Sagastume, a senior from Winterville, Georgia, pursuing a degree in elementary and special education, plans to study in Spain.
    • Anh Tran, a junior from Gainesville, Georgia, pursuing a degree in marketing with a minor in graphic design, plans to study in the United Kingdom.
    • Christy Villeda, a junior from Cumming, Georgia, pursuing a degree in nursing, plans to study in Spain.
    • Mikalyn Wilkes, a senior from Cleveland, Georgia, pursuing a degree in elementary and special education, plans to study in Spain.

    "We are very excited for the UNG students who received Gilman scholarships," said Dr. Kathryn Quinto, fellowships adviser for the Nationally Competitive Scholarships officeat UNG. "Their hard work and persistence helped them to seek this opportunity, and they will maximize the chance to have an educational experience immersed in another culture."

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