Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
Award Details
The Gilman Scholarship Program broadens the student population that studies and interns abroad by supporting undergraduates who might not otherwise participate due to financial constraints. The program also aims to encourage students to study and intern in a diverse array of countries and world regions.
Award amounts will vary up to $5,000 depending on the length of study and student need with the average award being approximately $4,000 for fall and spring terms, and $3,000 for summer programs. Applicants who are studying a critical need language while abroad in a country in which the language is predominately spoken will automatically be considered for the Critical Need Language Award, for a total maximum award of $8,000. Students conducting STEM-related research abroad as part of their study abroad or international internship program are also eligible for supplemental awards of up to $1,000.
Eligibility
An applicant must be:
- A citizen of the United States
- An undergraduate student in good standing
- Receiving a Federal Pell Grant
- In the process of applying for, or accepted to, a study abroad or internship program that is eligible for academic credit (there is no program length requirement)
- Applying for a program in a country with an overall Travel Advisory Level 1 or 2, according to the U.S. Department of State’s Travel Advisory System. Certain areas within these countries may be designated within the Travel Advisory as either “Do not travel to” (Level 4) or “Reconsider travel to” (Level 3) locations, as such; students will not be allowed to travel to these areas.
Application Process
- Apply online
- The Gilman scholarship program encourages students to seek feedback on their applications before the deadline, and SDUR and Education Abroad staff are available to read and provide suggestions on essays. Please email sdur@ksu.edu to schedule a meeting to discuss your essays.
- The Gilman Scholarship application requires university certification from a study abroad and a financial aid advisor. Consult with an Education Abroad advisor on how to fill these in.
- See Gilman website for deadlines, two per academic year in early October and early March. Please note that Gilman Scholarship deadlines are often well in advance of deadlines to apply to study or intern abroad—please plan accordingly.
Application Timeline
Fall deadline: October 10th, 2024
Spring deadline: March 7th, 2025
Gilman McCain Scholarship
Award Details
The Gilman-McCain Scholarship is a congressionally funded initiative of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of State and named after the late senator John S. McCain from Arizona. The Gilman-McCain Scholarship provides awards of $5,000 for child dependents of active duty service members to study or intern abroad on credit-bearing programs.
Eligibility
- A citizen or national of the United States;
- An undergraduate student in good standing at an accredited institution of higher education in the United States (including both two-year and four-year institutions);
- Dependent (child or spouse) of active or activated United States military personnel during the time of application (including Air Force, Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard, Army, Army National Guard, Army Reserve, Coast Guard, Coast Guard Reserve, Marine Corps, Marine Corps Reserve, Navy, Navy Reserve, Space Force, NOAA Commissioned Corps, and USPHS Commissioned Corps);
- Recipient of any type of Title IV federal financial aid during the time of application or provide proof that they will be receiving Title IV federal financial aid during their study abroad program or internship;
- In the process of applying to, or accepted to, a credit-bearing study abroad or internship program. Proof of program acceptance is required prior to award disbursement;
- Applying for credit-bearing study abroad programs in a country or location with an overall Travel Advisory Level 1 or 2, according to the U.S. Department of State’s Travel Advisory System. It is important to note that certain areas within a country or location that has an overall Travel Advisory Level 1 or 2 may be designated within the Travel Advisory as either Level 3 or Level 4; Gilman scholars will not be allowed to travel to these specific areas. Gilman scholars are unable to participate in programs located in a country or location — or an area within a country or location — that is designated as either a Level 3 (“Reconsider travel to”) or Level 4 (“Do not travel to”).
Application Timeline
Fall deadline: October 10th, 2024
Spring deadline: March 7th, 2025