Program Statistics
Since the inception of the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program in 2001, over 89,000 applications have been received and over 25,000 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 U.S. Study Abroad Office in the Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs shows medium and longer-term outcomes of the Gilman Scholarship Program.
Program Statistics
2016-2017 Program Highlights
68% of Gilman Scholars would not have been able to study abroad without the scholarship
89% of Gilman Scholars were first in their family to study abroad
66% of Gilman Scholars studied a language
23% of Gilman Scholars participated in career-oriented experiences
30% of Gilman Scholars were STEM majors
Institutional Statistics
The Gilman Program works with universities and colleges across the U.S. to encourage and support applicants from public, private, two-year and four-year institutions. The following data reflects the past academic year of institutions with Gilman Scholars.
