Mercer University celebrated a major achievement this spring with 17 students selected to receive a total of $47,500 in funding from the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship program, enabling them to pursue study abroad opportunities around the world.
Among the recipients is Madeline Brown, a senior from Statesboro majoring in Global Health with a concentration in Maternal and Child Health. Brown will participate in a summer Mercer On Mission program in Mexico.
Other notable recipients include:
Maria Bautista, a Spanish and political science double-major from Jackson, who graduated on May 12 and will join a summer faculty-led program in Spain.
Jennifer Cruz, a rising junior biomedical engineering major from Jonesboro, heading to Jordan for a Mercer On Mission summer program.
Jaden Groce, a rising junior double-major in political science and history from Fayetteville, set to study in Georgia through Mercer On Mission.
Maya Lee, entrepreneurship major from McDonough and recent graduate, participating in a Mercer On Mission program in South Africa.
Gregory Midura, mechanical engineering major from Cordele, traveling to South Korea for his summer program.
Chelsea Smith, rising senior psychology major from Fairburn, set for a Mercer On Mission experience in France.
Sneha Timsina, rising senior neuroscience major from Lawrenceville, participating in Greece.
Uchechi Uwazie, rising senior management and accounting double-major from Kennesaw, heading to South Africa.
Kailyn Walker, rising senior Spanish and public health double-major from Vidalia, will attend a faculty-led summer program in Spain.
Many other students will engage in programs spanning Vietnam, Greece, South Africa, France, Mexico, Jordan, and more.
Dr. David A. Davis, Mercer’s Director of Fellowships and Scholarships, praised the university’s ongoing success, stating, “Mercer is consistently one of the nation’s top producers of Gilman Scholars. This is not an accident. It reflects the quality of our students, our commitment to making international experiences accessible, and our dedicated support staff in Global Education and Fellowships and Scholarships.”
Gilman Scholars receive up to $5,000, with additional funding available for recipients of the Critical Need Language Award, to support their study abroad or internship expenses.
Mercer has earned recognition as both a Gilman Top Producing Institution and a Gilman Greatest Growth Institution, reflecting its efforts to broaden participation and achieve priority outcomes in international education.
Bryan Johnson, Global Education Programs Coordinator, added, “The Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship is a prestigious national award. Mercer University’s continued excellence in the number of students awarded year over year testifies to the dedication, intelligence, and tenacity of our student body, as well as the hard work of our Global Education and Fellowships and Scholarships staff, who are committed to helping students achieve their dreams internationally and here on campus.”
This accomplishment highlights Mercer University’s leadership in fostering global learning opportunities and supporting students’ academic and professional growth on an international stage.
