Program Statistics

Since the inception of the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program in 2001, over 130,000 applications have been received and over 34,000 scholarships have been awarded to students participating in study abroad programs and internships around the world.

This page provides further information regarding Gilman Scholarship recipients and program statistics.

Program Evaluation

The 20 year impact study highlights the value of the Gilman Program in providing global opportunities that open academic and professional doors, and the impact that these opportunities have on not only the Gilman Scholars, but on their communities back in the United States, among other key findings. It also highlights the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs’ (ECA) commitment to ensuring that American students with limited financial means and from all backgrounds participate in international exchange, fostering mutual understanding and developing critical skills that support our economic prosperity and U.S. national security.