Benjamin A Gilman International Scholarship
Gilman Scholarship has enabled US higher education students of limited financial means to study abroad since 2001.
Awarding Body
Gilman Scholarship in partnership with the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural AffairsValue
Awards up to $5,000Deadline
OctoberQuantity of Awards
40,000 per year worldwideOverview
This programme funds approximately 40,000 scholars annually to travel to more than 150 countries.
Eligibility
Eligible Countries of Residence
- USA
Eligible Courses
Course Level
- Undergraduate
Mode of Attendance
- On Campus
Mode of Study
- Full Time
Subject Area
- All Subjects
Other Requirements
Students should be:
- 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 two-year and four-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 to, a credit-bearing study abroad or internship program, or a virtual international program. Proof of program acceptance is required prior to award disbursement
- Applying for credit-bearing study abroad programs in a country or area with an overall Travel Advisory Level 1 or 2, according to the U.S. Department of State’s Travel Advisory System
How to Apply
There is no interview during selection, but a personal statement is required.
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