The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program is an initiative by the U.S. Department of State designed to provide financial assistance to U.S. undergraduate students who may not have the resources to study or intern abroad. The program seeks to equip students with critical skills that are fundamental to U.S. national security and economic prosperity and help them gain proficiency in different languages and cultures. The scholarship program aims to encourage students to study and intern in diverse countries or areas and world regions, especially in critical need languages.
The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program allows successful applicants to study abroad or participate in internship programs in universities and organisations outside the US. The program offers about 3,000 scholarships annually to eligible U.S. citizens with limited financial means. The scholarship amounts range from US$100 to US$5000, with the opportunity to receive a Critical Need Language Award of up to US$8000.
To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must be U.S. citizens, undergraduate students in good standing at an accredited institution of higher education in the United States, and must receive 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. Applicants must also be applying for credit-bearing study abroad programs in a country or area with an overall Travel Advisory Level 1 or 2 and must meet other eligibility requirements as outlined on the official website.
The application process for the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program is open to students who want to study and intern abroad during the spring, summer, fall, winter, or academic year term. The October 2023 Deadline application will open in mid-August 2023 while the March 2024 Deadline application will open in mid-January 2024. It is necessary to visit the official website to get detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
