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MOSCOW — Four students from the University of Idaho — two of whom are from the Magic Valley — have been selected to receive the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship.

The scholarship, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, is for studying or completing an internship abroad this summer or during the upcoming school year.

William Juarez-Tapia, a senior from Filer, is studying architecture at UI’s College of Art and Architecture. Juarez-Tapia used his award to study architecture in China this summer.

“I never thought that studying abroad would be possible,” Juarez-Tapia said in a statement Friday. “Receiving the Gilman scholarship has made me realize that any dream is possible to achieve.”

For the upcoming academic year, two UI students received Gilman scholarships to study abroad. Both are students in UI’s International Studies Program and Martin Institute.

Alonso Arteaga from Rupert will study in Chengdu, China, during the fall and spring semesters. Arteaga is a senior majoring in international studies and French. He also received a Freeman Award for Study in Asia.

“I love languages and learning about different cultures,” Arteaga said in a statement. “I never imagined I would receive both scholarships, and I am really grateful for this opportunity and I will make the best of it.”

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