HPU Student Awarded Gilman Scholarship to Study Abroad

HIGH POINT, N.C., June 5, 2024 – Phillip Redford, a rising senior majoring in finance, received the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to study global business this summer in Sydney, Australia.

The Gilman Scholarship is a competitive national award for Pell Grant recipients offered biannually by the U.S. Department of State. As the fifth HPU student to be awarded a Gilman Scholarship, Redford received $3,000 to support his studies abroad.

“Studying in Sydney significantly enhanced my business knowledge and immersed me in a vibrant multicultural environment, enriching both my academic and personal growth,” said Redford, who is from Wheeling, West Virginia. “I am honored to be a recipient of this prestigious scholarship. I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to Dr. James Cotton, Dr. Jeff Palis and the Global Education team for their continuous support in making this opportunity a reality, demonstrating that with great help come significant accomplishments.”

The Gilman Scholarship supports undergraduate students by providing access to study abroad opportunities that help them develop their professional and language skills. Applicants are selected based on their academic preparedness, the impact of the study abroad program on their future careers, the impact they’ll make on the community abroad and their personal background and experience.

“I was delighted to learn that Phillip received the Gilman, which is a testament to his dedication, diligence and hard work,” said Cotton, HPU’s director of national fellowships and awards, and assistant professor of English.