KINGSTON, R.I., July 30 -- The University of Rhode Island issued the following news release:

KINGSTON, R.I. - July 30, 2026 - Three University of Rhode Island students from the southern New England area have been chosen to receive the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship.

Meghan Capuano

The Gilman Scholarship program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, provides students with funding to pursue credit-bearing academic studies and career-orientated internships abroad. Such opportunities equip Gilman Scholars with international experience, foreign language skills and global networks that are vital to advancing the United States' economic competitiveness and national sec...