Gilman International Scholarship Program

The Gilman Scholarship Program supports undergraduate students who might not otherwise participate due to financial constraints. Applicants must be 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 program or internship abroad. 

The program encourages students to study and intern in diverse world regions and to study languages, especially critical need languages. Veterans of military service are encouraged to apply, and preference is given to veterans when other factors are equivalent.

Award recipients are chosen by a competitive selection process and must use the award to defray eligible study or intern abroad costs. These costs include program tuition, room and board, books, local transportation, insurance, international airfare, passport and visa fees.

Information Sessions

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Writing Workshop

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Next Application Deadline: October 2025

The current application cycle will open in mid-August 2025 for applicants whose program starts between December 1, 2025 and October 31, 2026. This cycle encompasses Winter/January-term, Spring 2026, May term 2026, Summer 2026, Fall 2026, and Academic Year 2026-27 programs.

Scholarship Opportunities

• Gilman Scholarship
• Critical Needs Language Award
• Gilman – McCain Scholarship (Child or spousal dependent of active duty military)

Apply

1. Log into My Financial Aid to see if you receive a Pell grant.
2. Read the scholarship overview, program eligibility and applicant FAQs.
3. Attend a Gilman Scholarship Information Session and participate in the Gilman Writing Workshop. View the Education Abroad events calendar.
4. Apply by the deadline.

Eligibility

Gilman scholars can study or intern on credit-bearing study abroad programs in a country or location with an overall Travel Advisory Level 1 or 2, according to the U.S. Department of State’s Travel Advisory System. Students should carefully review the U.S. Department of State’s Travel Advisories when selecting their education abroad program and applying for scholarships. The program location must continue to be a Level 1 or 2 at the start of the program.

It is important to note that certain areas within a country or location that has an overall Travel Advisory Level 1 or 2 may be designated within the Travel Advisory as either Level 3 or Level 4; Gilman Scholars will not be allowed to travel to these specific areas. Gilman Scholars are unable to participate in programs located in a country or location — or an area within a country or location — that is designated as either a Level 3 (“Reconsider travel to”) or Level 4 (“Do not travel to”).