The U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program (Gilman Program) enables students of limited financial means to study or intern abroad, providing them with skills critical to our national security and economic prosperity. To be eligible for the Gilman Program, applicants must be a US Citizen 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
The program encourages students to study or intern abroad in all world regions and from all U.S. states, academic fields, backgrounds, and types of institutions. The scholarship ($100- $5,000) is intended to be used to cover associated study or internship abroad fees, including program tuition, room and board, books, local transportation, insurance, international airfare, passport and visa fees.
Applications are open twice per year – the upcoming program deadline is Thursday, March 6, 2025. Learn more about this scholarship and reach out to an OMSFA advisor to be a more competitive applicant!
