Program Statistics

Since the inception of the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program in 2001, over 125,000 applications have been received and over 33,000 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

Summary Statistics

2019-2020 Program Highlights

Gilman Scholars studied or interned in 106 countries around the world

57% of Gilman Scholars were first-generation college students

56% of Gilman Scholars studied a language while abroad

80% of Gilman Scholars acquired job-related skills

29% 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.