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The Gilman Scholarship provides up to $5,000 to U.S. citizen undergraduate Â鶹´«Ã½s who receive federal Pell grants, are at least 18 years of age, and are participating in a university-approved, credit-bearing study abroad program. There are 2 cycles/deadlines each year. Students who are the child dependent of an active duty service member may also apply for the Gilman-McCain Scholarship. Eligibility requirements are similar though the Â鶹´«Ã½ only needs to be receiving federally funded Title IV aid (Pell Grant, Perkins Loan, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, etc.). Applications for the Gilman-McCain are considered on a rolling basis. For additional information, see the .  

Eligibility:

• Pell Grant recipient during the term of study abroad

• In the process of applying to, or accepted for, a study abroad or internship program

• U.S. citizen

Application materials:

1.  Online application
2. Official transcripts for current university
3. Three essays

• Statement of purpose 
• Building Mutual Understanding
• Follow-up service project

Application deadlines:

• Early October for spring and summer study abroad programs.
• Early March for summer, fall and year-long study abroad programs.

To apply:

Contact your study abroad advisor to discuss the application process.

Review www.gilmanscholarship.org/ to learn more.

NOTE: Students who are the child dependent of an active duty service member may also apply for the Gilman-McCain Scholarship. This award provides up to $5,000 to Â鶹´«Ã½s participating in credit-bearing study and internship abroad programs. To be eligible, applicants must be a U.S. citizen and receiving federally funded Title IV aid (i.e., Pell Grant, Perkins Loan, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG), etc.).