Amount: Up to $5,000, with an additional $3,000 for critical language study
Deadline: March 7 (Summer/Fall), October 5 (Spring)
Level: undergraduate
Renewable: No
About
The Gilman Scholarship enables students of limited financial means to study or intern abroad, with an emphasis on broadening the student population that studies abroad and the destinations where they study.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 2.5+
- Demographic: PELL-eligible
- Must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant.
- Study abroad for at least 3 weeks in one country.
- Credit-bearing program.
Required Materials
- Online application
- Statement of Purpose
- Follow-on Service Project Proposal
- Official Transcript
- Program Application Certification
Timeline
Applications open August (Spring) and December (Summer/Fall). Deadlines March 7 and October 5. Winners notified in April/May and November/December.
Tips
Clearly articulate how your study abroad plans align with your academic and career goals. Your 'Follow-on Service Project' is very important – ensure it's well-developed and impactful.