Rutgers–Camden Students Turn Global Ambitions Into Reality Through Gilman Scholarships
June 11, 2026
Rutgers University–Camden students Oscar Rios Barragan and Lucas Liona have been named Spring 2026 recipients of the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, a nationally competitive program that supports students pursuing study and internship opportunities abroad.
Through the scholarship, Rios Barragan will travel to Mexico City to study international business practices, while Liona will complete a machine learning internship in Prague, Czech Republic—experiences that will expand their academic, professional, and cultural perspectives on a global scale.
“The Gilman Scholarship opens doors for students to engage with the world in ways that can be personally and professionally transformative,” said Laura Collins, founding director of Rutgers–Camden’s Office of Scholar Development and Fellowship Advising.
“Oscar and Lucas approached this opportunity with thoughtfulness and a genuine eagerness to learn from experiences beyond the classroom. Their willingness to pursue international study reflects the confidence and global mindset that are common among Rutgers–Camden students and is a great example to the peers who will follow in their footsteps.”
Reposted from Rutgers–Camden