UTulsa announces record-high 11 students receive Gilman International Scholarships

TULSA, Okla., Jan. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Tulsa's Center for Global Engagement has announced that 11 students were awarded a combined total of $34,500 in grants through the competitive Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program. This is the highest number of recipients on record for UTulsa and marks a significant achievement for the students, providing crucial financial support for their academic endeavors abroad.

The 11 award recipients will pursue diverse international study opportunities, with seven students receiving grants for travel courses and four students earning awards for semester, summer or year-long programs.

In addition to the base scholarship, two students received supplemental awards for high-priority global areas and fields:

"Winning this award is an incredible honor and a meaningful affirmation of the work I've put into my academic and personal growth. It represents both the recognition of my potential and the trust that others have in my ability to make the most of this experience," said recipient Andrea Taylor, a sophomore Spanish and biochemistry major from Tulsa who will travel to Spain. "The opportunity to go abroad means expanding my perspective in ways that aren't possible inside a classroom. It gives me the chance to immerse myself in a new culture, challenge myself in unfamiliar environments and develop independence, adaptability and global awareness."

Other recipients are:

SOURCE The University of Tulsa