Broad-ranging international engagement is a hallmark of a Richmond education, which includes a high study abroad average among undergraduates. Eight University of Richmond students have been offered Gilman scholarships to support their study abroad experiences in 2021. The students include:

• Raven Baugh, ’21, is majoring in American studies and English and intends to complete her award in Germany.
• Lesly Corado-Santiago, ’21, is majoring in biology with a minor in healthcare studies and intends to complete her award in Spain.
• Meena Darvesh, ’22, is majoring in environmental studies and anthropology and intends to complete her award in New Zealand.
• McKenna Dunbar, ’23, intends to complete her award in Germany.
• Taylor Hurtado, ’21, is majoring in biology and English and intends to complete this award in Cuba.
• Michelle Khlat,’21, is majoring in global studies with a minor Japanese and intends to complete her award in Japan.
• Sarah Murtaugh, ’23, intends to complete her award in France.
• Indya Woodfolk, ’22, is majoring in anthropology and environmental studies and intends to complete this award in Morocco.

Two additional students, Marie Inasaridze, ’22, and Renata Stankowska, ’21, have been named alternates and may receive awards at a later date.

“With limited study abroad options for fall, we are delighted that Gilman has presented much flexibility and an array of options for our students to use this award, including delay to future terms and online programs,” said Dana Kuchem, director of the Office of Scholars and Fellowships. “These scholarships are competitive, and University of Richmond students are compelling applicants.” 

More than 65 percent of University of Richmond students complete a study abroad experience before graduating. University of Richmond has had 43 Gilman Scholars since the program started in 2001.