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Funding and Scholarships

Benjamin A Gilman International Scholarship

Gilman Scholarship has enabled US higher education students of limited financial means to study abroad since 2001.

Value

Awards up to $5,000

Deadline

October

Quantity of Awards

40,000 per year worldwide
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Overview

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

  • Full Time

Mode of Study

  • On Campus

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.

For full details on eligibility,funding available, application deadlines and how to apply visit the website:

Gilman Scholarship