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Application Deadlines & Timeline
GILMAN-MCCAIN APPLICATION
January 2026 Deadline
- Application is now open!
- Deadline: Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 11:59PM PT
GILMAN PROGRAM APPLICATION
March 2026 Deadline
- Application opens mid-January
- Deadline: Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 11:59PM PT
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.
