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Application Deadlines & Timeline
GILMAN PROGRAM APPLICATION
October 2025 Deadline
2001
Year of Inception
This congressionally funded program, named after the late Congressman Benjamin A. Gilman, has been administered by the Institute of International Education since 2001.
44,000
Gilman Alumni
Since the program’s inception, the extensive alumni network has grown to more than 44,000 students and professionals worldwide.
170+
Countries of Study
Every year, the Gilman and Gilman-McCain Scholarships fund students to study and intern abroad in more than 170+ countries.
1,386+
U.S. Institutions
Each cycle, students receiving the Gilman or Gilman-McCain Scholarships represent an increasing number of U.S. undergraduate institutions.
