Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program - Study Abroad with a Gilman Scholarship

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2001

Year of Inception

31,000

Gilman Alumni

151 Countries of Study

1,335

U.S. Institutions

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"Study abroad... builds your confidence, your resiliency and opens your mind to cultures as well as languages you may not have gotten exposure to."
- Jeydelyn Martinez (Spain)

"Gilman has been an incredible resource to me throughout my travels. I can honestly say I would have not had this experience without the Gilman Scholarship Program and everyone who supports it."
- Madeline Aviles (Thailand)

"The opportunity to study abroad is one of the most effective time & effort investments you'll ever make as a student. I loved it so much... Being in a new cultural environment adds its own thrill of getting an education under a different curricula, along with your new international friends."
- Mahesh Guda, (Spain, Air Force Veteran)

Gilman in the News

University of Oregon to Host U.S. Department of State Virtual Workshop for Study Abroad Advisors

September 9, 2020

On September 18, the University of Oregon will host a daylong virtual workshop for approximately 60 study abroad advisors on best practices in supporting candidates for two prestigious U.S. Department of State programs, the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program… READ MORE →

Northwestern University to Host Virtual Public Health Career Seminar for Gilman Alumni

July 29, 2020

On July 31, Northwestern University will host a virtual U.S. Future Leaders Career Readiness Seminar for approximately 50 alumni of the U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program. The seminar, focusing on public health, is part of… READ MORE →

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Gilman Alumnus Celebrates Americans with Disabilities Act 30th Anniversary

July 23, 2020

The 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is this Sunday, July 26th. This important civil rights law prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and… READ MORE →

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27 Nov

There's an old Dakota proverb that says "we will be known forever by the tracks that we leave." In celebrating this #NativeAmericanHeritageDay we encourage everyone to think about the tracks that they've left both globally and internally and the steps we must take moving forward.

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Happy Thanksgiving from the Gilman Scholarship!

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23 Nov

Gilman applicants and recipients, you will receive notification about your application status in early December. If you’re curious about how COVID-19 will affect your travel, make sure to check out our Gilman COVID-19 FAQs with updated policy guidance.

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23 Nov

What does it mean to be Native American and study abroad? During #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth we wanted to share what it meant to some of our #GilmanAlumni to share their indigenous cultures with the world, and what they learned from the experience!

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Gilman Global Experience Blog

Gilman Alumni Ambassador Interview Article Gilman Scholarship November 12, 2020
The Gilman Scholarship Program is seeking ways to engage in conversation around current issues. The U.S. Department of State and Institute of International Education’s Gilman…
An Exploration of French Stereotypes Van, Alumni Ambassador November 9, 2020
Rebonjour tout le monde! My name is Van and I graduated in December 2019 from San Diego State University where I studied International Business with…
From Café au Lait to Java Daniela, Alumni Ambassador November 4, 2020
Hi friends, my name is Daniela Castro and I am a 2020/2021 Gilman Alumni Ambassador. I studied French on the Gilman Scholarship in Paris, France…

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