Deadlines & Timeline Overview
Students can study and intern abroad during the spring, summer, fall, winter, or academic year term. Refer to each term for specific dates on the deadlines and timelines for the application cycle. It is important that students apply for the correct scholarship term according to their program dates in order to be considered for the Gilman Scholarship.
Pacific Time Zone
Please be aware that the application deadline is in Pacific Time (PT) and take into consideration any time difference as you prepare to submit your application. Late applications are not accepted.
Application Deadlines & Timeline
The March 2021 Deadline application will open in mid-January 2021 for applicants whose in-person or virtual programs start between May 1, 2021 to April 30, 2022. This cycle encompasses Summer 2021, Fall 2021, Academic Year 2021-2022, and Spring 2022 programs. The application deadline is Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at 11:59pm Pacific Time, and the advisor certification deadline is Wednesday, March 17, 2021.
All applicants are notified of their status via email. All advisors will also be notified of scholarship recipients via email, and will have access to the status of each student in their Gilman Advisor account.
If an applicant is not selected for the March 2021 Deadline, they may re-apply for the next cycle as long as they continue to meet the eligibility requirements and their program falls within the start dates.
View our Applicant FAQ if you have more questions.
The October 2021 Deadline application will open in mid-August 2021 for applicants whose programs start between December 1, 2021, to October 31, 2022. This cycle encompasses Spring 2022, Summer 2022, Fall 2022, and Academic Year 2022-2023 programs. The application deadline is Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at 11:59pm Pacific Time, and the advisor certification deadline is Tuesday, October 12, 2021. Please be aware that the application deadline is in Pacific Time and take into consideration any time difference as you prepare to submit your application.
All applicants will be notified of their status via email in early December 2021. All advisors will also be notified of scholarship recipients via email and will have access to the status of each student in their Gilman Advisor account.
If an applicant is not selected for the October 2021 Deadline, they may re-apply for the next cycle as long as they continue to meet the eligibility requirements.
View our Applicant FAQ if you have more questions.
You can also access the application process here.
Application Process
Award Distribution
The Gilman Scholarship Program will notify award recipients when their award documentation is complete, approved and their scholarship funds will be sent through IIePay (Zelle). Award disbursements are sent approximately 3-4 weeks after your award documentation is complete.
