Dwight D. Eisenhower/Conrad N. Hilton Scholarship
The Center for Global Education and the Eisenhower Institute are pleased to announce that three $2,000 scholarships will be awarded to Gettysburg College students who plan to study globally during the Fall 2026 semester.
The primary purpose of the Dwight D. Eisenhower/Conrad N. Hilton Scholarship is to help U.S. students study globally, thereby encouraging and assisting students who bring a strong international orientation to their studies; exhibit, through extracurricular activities, an interest and awareness of the role they can perform in bettering the world; and show through their career aspirations and corresponding curriculum choices, an appreciation of the role that international travel, global trade, and cross-cultural exchange can play in fostering international understanding and world peace.
The scholarship is for Gettysburg College students who are applying for global study during the Fall 2026 semester. Preferred applicants will have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and can be from any academic discipline. Applicants are awarded on merit.
Global study students will receive an email invitation to apply with application instructions in early April and will have two weeks to submit.
Applications should include:
- applicant’s academic transcript;
- resume reflecting work experience and activities;
- an essay, not more than 1,000 words, that reflects on how your chosen global study experience will support your academic and professional goals, and how the program relates to the purpose of this scholarship.
If you have additional questions, please contact CGE at: cge@gettysburg.edu or call (717) 337-6866.
NOTE: Applicants who are receiving financial aid of other kinds from Gettysburg College or elsewhere should be aware that the awarding of an Eisenhower/Hilton scholarship may impact the overall financial aid package they currently receive. If you have additional questions about the scholarship, please contact the Center for Global Education at cge@gettysburg.edu or (717) 337-6866.
Fall 2026 Recipients
Arina Zheliaskova '28
My name is Arina Zheliaskova, I’m a junior, double-majoring in Business, Organizations, and Management and Communication Studies. Originally from Saint Petersburg, Russia, I have always been fascinated by the connections that bring people together across industries. My academic interests center on how people, personalities, and cultural values influence business practices worldwide.
On campus, I work as a Jaeger Center Desk Attendant and compete as a member of the varsity tennis team. Through these, I have developed strong leadership, teamwork, and communication skills and built meaningful relationships with people from diverse backgrounds. Beyond my studies, I enjoy traveling and learning about different cultures through history and art.
In Fall 2026, I will study abroad at Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea, a choice driven by both its outstanding academic reputation and my desire to challenge myself in a new cultural and educational environment. Having grown up in Europe and studied business in the United States, I am excited to gain a third perspective by studying in Asia and exploring how cultural values shape workplace dynamics, leadership styles, and communication practices. Although I have traveled to more than twenty countries, this will be my first experience in Asia, making it an important opportunity to deepen my understanding of cross-cultural exchange. As I pursue a future career that combines business, communication, and international engagement, I hope this experience will strengthen my ability to foster collaboration across cultures and reinforce my belief that people around the world have more in common than we often assume.
Diptiman Das '27
I'm Diptiman, a rising senior studying Business, Design, and Data Science; originally from Bangladesh, now building a career at the intersection of all three.
On campus, I’ve worked across almost every department, though friends usually remember my Majestic Theatre presentations or hosting cooking events first. Last summer, I designed an architectural extension for the Painted Turtle Farm and produced a documentary on it; a project the college is now actively building. Outside of class, I run DNS Collective (a brand and web studio), auction my artworks under the name Cyan Arts, and recently completed an internship at Cornerstone Advisors Asset Management. While my portfolio site looks like a designer's, finance is where I’m headed.
Next up is Budapest for study abroad; third continent in my travel history. I wanted a city with deep design roots, real history, and enough space from my comfort zone to keep things interesting.
Gretchen Gray '27
My name is Gretchen Gray and I am a junior Chemistry and Environmental Science double major. I love the possibilities of intersection between Chemistry and the Environment, especially in regard to climate change research.
On campus, I am involved in various clubs promoting the sciences such as Sceptical Chymists and GECO. I also serve as one of the captains for our women’s club rugby team! This past summer, I participated in X-SIG under Professor Gownaris researching seabirds in the Gulf of Maine, looking at how climate change is affecting chick diets. My research strengthened my interest in climate change-based chemical oceanography research, which I hope to explore opportunities in while I study abroad.
In the Fall, I am thrilled to be studying abroad in Tromsø, Norway! I am excited to be immersed in Norwegian culture, and I hope to see firsthand how climate change research is conducted abroad.