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 2023 Deadline application will open in mid-January 2023 for applicants whose in-person programs or internships start between May 1, 2023 to April 30, 2024. This cycle encompasses Summer 2023, Fall 2023, Academic Year 2023-2024, and Spring 2024 programs or internships. The application deadline is Thursday, March 9, 2023 at 11:59pm Pacific Time, and the advisor certification deadline is Thursday, March 16, 2023.
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 2023 Deadline, they may re-apply for the next cycle as long as they continue to meet the eligibility requirements and their program or internship falls within the start dates.
Application Opens
Mid-January 2023
Student Deadline
March 9, 2023 11:59pm PT
Advisor Certification Deadline
March 16, 2023 11:59pm PT
Email Notification
May 2023
The October 2023 Deadline application will open in mid-August 2023 for applicants whose in-person programs or internships start between December 1, 2023, to October 31, 2024. This cycle encompasses Winter or January term 2024, Spring 2024, Maymester 2024, Summer 2024, Fall 2024, and Academic Year 2024-2025 programs. The application deadline is Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at 11:59pm Pacific Time, and the advisor certification deadline is Tuesday, October 10, 2023. 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 2023. 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 2023 Deadline, they may re-apply for the next cycle as long as they continue to meet the eligibility requirements.
Application Opens
Mid-August 2023
Student Deadline
October 3, 2023 11:59pm PT
Advisor Certification Deadline
October 10, 2023 11:59pm PT
Email Notification
December 2023
View our Applicant FAQ if you have more questions.
You can also check here for the application process.
Application Process
Application Cycle opens.
Students submit applications
Study Abroad and Financial Aid Advisors certify submitted applications.
Gilman Program screens eligibility of submitted applications
Selection Panelists recommend eligible applications
U.S. Department of State reviews and approves recommended applications.
Gilman Program sends award notifications to all applicants.
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.
