Are you ready for an unforgettable two-week adventure? Join us in South Africa—one of Africa’s most dynamic and diverse nations—for an immersive study abroad experience that combines classroom learning with real-world agricultural exploration.
AGST436: South Africa: Agriculture, Fermentation and Culture offers a living classroom experience. You will explore the intersections of science, tradition, and global agricultural systems.
Open to Undergraduate and Graduate
Deadline to Apply: September 30, 2027 Application Link
Scholarship Information visit UMD Education Abroad Scholarship Information Page
Gilman Workshops for Students
The Gilman Scholarship is a federal program for Pell Grant recipients. Our office has offered the Gilman Guarantee program for the past few years and will be continuing it for the 2027 cycle. The events below are meant to support students in applying for the Gilman, making their application competitive, and ensuring they are meeting all of the steps for the Gilman Guarantee.
- Tuesday, Sept 15 | 4:30 - 6:30 - A Slice of Opportunity: Funding Your Future Abroad (Info Session/Student Panel)
- Wed, September 23 | 12:00 - 3:00 - Gilman Writing Workshop #1
- Tues, September 29 | 2:00 - 5:00 pm - Gilman Writing Workshop #2
Program Costs: Total Estimated $9,142 [Application Fee - $25; Billable Costs - $6,627; Estimated $2,490 (flight, passport, meals, etc.)] Cost of Attendance Breakdown
Meals included in the program fee: 9 breakfasts, 11 lunches, and 8 dinners + housing
Scholarship Information visit UMD Education Abroad Scholarship Information Page
AGNR Scholarships: Students whose primary major is in AGNR are eligible to apply for scholarships
For more information on the trip and course credit visit UMD Study Abroad Information Page
For inquiries, contact the program leaders, Diana Cochran @ cochrand@umd.edu or Dr. Mengjun Hu @ mjhu@umd.edu.
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