Benjamin A Gilman International Scholarship

This programme funds approximately 40,000 scholars annually to travel to more than 150 countries. 

Eligible Countries of Residence

•  USA

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