Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship for US Citizens to Study Abroad for 2024/2025

The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program facilitates opportunities for U.S. undergraduate students facing financial constraints to engage in study or internships abroad. This initiative equips them with essential skills crucial for U.S. national security and economic well-being, fostering proficiency in diverse languages and cultures pivotal for their academic and career growth. The program actively encourages students to explore a varied range of countries and world regions for their studies and internships, emphasizing the importance of learning critical need languages deemed significant for national security.

U.S. Department of State
Bachelors Degree
Deadline: 5 Oct 2023//7 March 2024 (Annual)
Study in: Countries outside the U.S.
Course starts: 2024/2025
Host Institution(s):
Universities and organizations outside the U.S.

Level/Field(s) of study:
Study abroad and internships programs

Number of Scholarships:
About 3,000

Target group:
U.S. citizens facing financial limitations for studying or interning abroad.

Scholarship value/inclusions:
The scholarship amounts range from US$100 to US$5000 (with the opportunity to receive a Critical Need Language Award of up to US$8000). Scholars are selected through a competitive process and must utilize the award to cover eligible study or intern abroad costs. These costs encompass tuition, room and board, books, local transportation, insurance, international airfare, passport, and visa fees. A Gilman Scholar’s final award amount is determined by financial need, program length, overall program costs, and the strength of the application.

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 providing 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. 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.

The U.S. Department of State reserves the right to request program changes for specific countries or locations if deemed necessary during any stage of the application, selection process, or while on the program. Final awards are contingent upon the availability of funds and the health and security situation in a country or location.

Application instructions:

Students can study and intern abroad during the spring, summer, fall, winter, or academic year term.

The October 2023 Deadline application will open in mid-August 2023 for applicants whose in-person programs or internships start between 1 December 2023 to 31 October 2024. This cycle encompasses Winter or January term 2024, Spring 2024, Maymester 2024, Summer 2024, Fall 2024, and Academic Year 2024-2025 programs. The application deadline is Thursday, 5 October 2023, at 11:59 pm Pacific Time.

The March 2024 Deadline application will open in mid-January 2024 for applicants whose in-person programs or internships start between 1 May 2024 to 30 April 2025. This cycle encompasses Maymester 2024, Summer 2024, Fall 2024, Academic Year 2024-2025, and Spring 2025 programs or internships. The application deadline is Thursday, 7 March 2024 at 11:59 pm Pacific Time.

For detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship, visit the official scholarship website.

official website