In the past year, three Daemen University students—PA student Margaret Middaugh, psychology student Deborah Periannan, and health promotion student Emma Robinson—were awarded the U.S. Department of State’s prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to study abroad.

“One of the biggest barriers for study abroad is the cost,” said Elizabeth Renner ’18, ’19, associate director of global programs and international initiatives. “In May 2025, we had three applicants and three scholarship recipients—a testament to our students and something to celebrate, especially given all the other universities that participate in this program.”

Since 2013, 14 Daemen students have received Gilman scholarships, enabling them to choose from 500 study abroad programs offered by Daemen in 35 countries.