Gilman Program

The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship (Gilman) Program provides merit-based scholarships of up to $5,000 to exceptional American undergraduate students with high financial need to study or intern abroad. While overseas, these U.S. students acquire skills and…

With support from the Gilman Program, Cameron Alexis went on a business-focused study abroad program to Japan and South Korea. While there, he met with business professionals in each country, learned more about infrastructure design, and developed a better understanding of global…

Do you have questions about the Gilman Scholarship Program and how to be a competitive applicant? Join Gilman team members every Tuesday from September 9 to September 30 at 2pm ET on Zoom to learn more about the scholarship and ask questions about the application process.

Machine learning, artificial intelligence, blockchain… Tamari Beard explored these topics and more during her study abroad experience as a Gilman Scholar in the Netherlands. After returning home to the United States and graduating with a degree in business marketing and…

Do you have questions about the Gilman Scholarship Program and how to be a competitive applicant? Join Gilman team members every Tuesday from September 9 to September 30 at 2pm ET on Zoom to learn more about the scholarship and ask questions about the application process.

Mallorie Simpson, a Gilman Scholar and aerospace engineering major, chose to study abroad in Spain this summer to sharpen her language and programming skills. Her goal? To stand out in a competitive field after graduation. Mallorie explored how software and systems are…

Do you have questions about the Gilman Scholarship Program and how to be a competitive applicant? Join Gilman team members every Tuesday from September 9 to September 30 at 2pm ET on Zoom to learn more about the scholarship and ask questions about the application process.

Are you looking to learn a critical language while abroad? The Gilman Program’s Critical Need Language Award is for you! This supplemental scholarship of up to $3,000 supports Gilman applicants to study one of 15+ languages critical to U.S. national security, including Arabic,…

As an undergraduate student in Alabama, Samuel Watson wanted to learn the Korean language. That interest propelled Samuel to study abroad in South Korea with a scholarship from the Gilman Program. As a Gilman scholar in Seoul, Korea, Samuel took part in intensive language…

Do you have questions about the Gilman Scholarship Program and how to be a competitive applicant? Join Gilman team members every Tuesday from September 9 to September 30 at 2pm ET on Zoom to learn more about the scholarship and ask questions about the application process.…

Interested in conducting STEM-related coursework or internships abroad as an undergraduate? There’s a Gilman supplemental award for that! Gilman applicants may be eligible to receive a supplemental award of up to $1,000 to support STEM-related coursework or internships while…

Deadline alert! ⏰ Applications for the Gilman-McCain Scholarship for Military Families are due by August 7, 2025 at 11:59 pm PT. The Gilman-McCain Program offers scholarships for spousal or child dependents of active or activated U.S. military personnel receiving federal…

Every year, over 3,100 U.S. undergraduates study or intern abroad in 170+ countries through merit-based scholarships from the Gilman Program. Gilman scholars serve as cultural ambassadors around the world and then bring back new skills and connect international networks to…

Richard Chalkey was studying international business when he received a Gilman Scholarship in 2012 to study abroad at the University of Hong Kong. After graduating, Richard went on to work at offices in the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate, working his way up from…

Congratulations to the 2025-2026 @StateDept Gilman and Critical Language Scholarship Alumni Ambassadors. Delighted to address our alumni, whose expertise will continue to bolster American competitiveness and national security for years to come.

This year, we are celebrating the 250th anniversary of American Independence and the 25th anniversary of the Gilman Program. Meet the 2025-2026 Gilman Alumni Ambassadors helping us mark these major milestones! Our Gilman Alumni Ambassadors are accomplished individuals…

The Gilman Program provides scholarships to U.S. undergraduate students for transformative overseas internships and study abroad programs. 🌟✈️ Gilman Scholars gain invaluable career skills overseas that position them to succeed. From communities across the country to…

Izabel Hershey, a first-generation U.S. college student @austinpeay, small business owner, and military spouse, always dreamed of studying abroad, but the expense made it feel out of reach. “I was really shocked [to receive the scholarship] because I’d given up hope on studying…

Are you a spousal or child dependent of active or activated U.S. military personnel receiving federal student aid? The Gilman-McCain Program offers scholarships for you to study or intern abroad, building leadership and career-ready skills along the way! 🌟✈️ Applications are…

🎓✨ Congratulations to all the Gilman alumni who graduated this past Spring! ✨🎓 As you take the next step towards innovative and high-impact careers, remember that the skills and experiences you gained overseas as Gilman Scholars will propel you to new heights. 🚀🌟 We…