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US: Airbnb to support Gilman Program

A partnership has been announced between Airbnb, the worldwide accommodation platform, and the US State Department’s Benjamin Gilman International Scholarship Program, in order to enable more American students to study abroad in China. The financial commitment will support 10 students a year to study in the country through the scholarship program. This year, the Benjamin Gilman International Scholarship Program will award over 2,800 scholarships of up to $5,000 each for US undergraduate students to study abroad, or carry out an internship overseas.
Outcomes: 
The program aims to support those who are traditionally underrepresented in study abroad, for example, those with a high financial need, and those studying underrepresented subjects, such as engineering.
Source: 

http://thepienews.com/news/us-airbnb-to-support-gilman-program/

Government?: 
No
Type of Exchange: 
education/science
Sponsor(s): 
Airbnb
Benjamin Gilman International Scholarship Program
Participants (Types): 
Undergraduate students
Number of Participants: 
10 annually
Exchange Date: 
Saturday, September 24, 2016
Continuing: 
Yes
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Location: 
China
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