The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program enables U.S. undergraduate students of limited financial means to study or intern abroad, providing them with skills critical to U.S. national security and economic prosperity. They will gain proficiency in diverse languages and cultures, skills that are critically important to their academic and career development. The program aims to encourage students to study and intern in a diverse array of countries or areas and world regions. The program also encourages students to study languages, especially critical need languages (those deemed important to national security).
Eligibility:
Gilman Scholarship recipients can only receive the scholarship once. If a student previously declined the Gilman Scholarship, they are welcome to re-apply, as long as they still meet all eligibility requirements, as follows:
• A citizen of the United States;
• An undergraduate student in good standing at an accredited institution of higher education in the United States (including both 2-year and 4-year institutions);
• Receiving a Federal Pell Grant during the time of application or provide proof that they will be receiving a Pell Grant during the term of their study abroad program or internship;
• In the process of applying to, or accepted for, a study abroad or internship program of at least 2 weeks for community college students and 3 weeks for students from 4-year institutions, eligible for credit from the student’s home institution.
Multi-country, multi-area, and multi-city programs are eligible and there is no minimum requirement on the length of time spent in 1 country, city, or area.
The entirety of the program abroad must be at least 2 weeks (14 days) for community college students and 3 weeks (21 days) for students from 4-year institutions. There are no maximum or minimum number of countries, cities, or, areas. Proof of program acceptance is required prior to award disbursement;
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Students can study and intern abroad during the spring, summer, fall, winter, or academic year term. Applicants must also submit a Community Impact Essay when applying.
Visit the official scholarship website.
