https://www.gilmanscholarship.org/
The Gilman Scholarship is for undergraduate students with Pell Grants. The award pays for students to do academic study and credit-bearing internships abroad. The goal of the program is to better prepare U.S. students to assume significant roles in an increasingly global economy and interdependent world.
Unlike other fellowships, there are two Gilman application cycles each year, one in March and one in October. If you’re planning ahead, you can apply for both of them!
Because it is so important for students to choose an international program that fits their goals, the Office of Global and National Fellowships parters with the Study Abroad office in advising for the Gilman Scholarship.
Interested students should attend a Gilman 101 information session, hosted jointly by the fellowships and study abroad offices, and offered early each semester.
Registration information about future Gilman 101 sessions can be found on our Gilman 101 webpage.
Students interested in applying to the Oct. 3, 2025, Gilman deadline should take the following steps:
Register for Gilman 101- Self-enroll in our 2025–26 Gilman Canvas course, which will be full of resources and application support materials (including a recording of a Gilman 101 session),
- Meet with a study abroad adviser for help choosing a study or internship program,
- Meet with a fellowships adviser for help starting their applications (scheduling information is in the Canvas course), and
- Attend writing workshops to revise their application essays (registration information is in the Canvas course).
Eligibility
U.S. citizens
Pell Grant recipients
Undergraduate students
Award Benefits
Up to $5,000 for all applicants. An additional $3,000 is available to students studying critical languages. An additional $1,000 is available for students pursuing STEM research or courework abroad.