Mid-August, 2017 – Online application opens for Spring 2018 and Summer 2018 (early application) programs abroad
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Program News
Congratulations Summer 2017 Awardees!
The Gilman Scholarship is proud to announced the Summer 2017 scholarships offered. Email notifications were sent on 4/20/2017. View Sample Press Release View Awards Offered
State Department and Airbnb Partnership Allowing U.S. Gilman Scholars to Create Connections in China
With support from a new partnership with Airbnb, the U.S. Department of State sent additional U.S. undergraduate students to China this academic year to pursue studies. The selected students received scholarships through the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program, which enables undergraduates… READ MORE →
The Legacy of Benjamin A. Gilman
In 2000, two years before he left Congress, Benjamin A. Gilman worked with his colleagues to establish the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program. This program has since provided over 19,000 scholarships to U.S. undergraduate students who receive Federal Pell… READ MORE →
Report: Study Abroad Scholarship For Lower-Income Students Generates Broad Impact
For too long, study abroad opportunities have been out of reach for lower income students. Scholarships for such programs are limited, and participants aren’t able to work while participating. But new research on the U.S. State Department’s Benjamin A. Gilman… READ MORE →
Updates
"I was the foreigner in that situation. I was learning about them.” Read more from Gilman Scholar Brianna https://t.co/Xm94s4v6iX
“As my professor keeps reminding us, not many people get to see the things I’ve seen.” - GGE blogger Janelle https://t.co/32YwHqUuXt
Nothing like #StudyintheUS! @GilmanProgram scholars chat w/ #Bengaluru students @EducationUSA #EdUSA https://t.co/z4Ywp1vCpe
2"If I can travel outside U.S. alone to gain globalization skills even though I am severely epileptic, so can you,” https://t.co/x4HSYiJWLx
Featured Video Resources
I am a Gilman Scholar – Jeff Prasad
Gilman Scholars Elizabeth’s Favorite Things About London
I am a Gilman Scholar – Alex Montoya
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