Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships

Award: Up to $5,000 Program; potential for and additional $3,000 for study of a critical language. The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program offers grants for U.S. citizen undergraduate students of limited financial means to pursue academic studies or credit-bearing, career-oriented internships abroad. Such international exchange is intended to better prepare U.S. students to assume significant roles in an increasingly global economy and interdependent world.

NEW (2020): Gilman-McCain Scholarships for dependents of active-duty service members.

Number of awards: Variable

Application materials available in mid-August.

Deadlines to apply:

• Spring Programs - early October by 11:59 PM Central Time.

• Summer Programs - early October by 11:59 PM Central Time for early application, March for regular application

• Fall/Academic Year Programs - early March by 11:59 PM Central Time.

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships

The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships requires an endorsement from the UC San Diego Institutional Advisor, Kim Burton (contact info below). It is recommended that applicants review the requirements and meet with the institutional advisor before applying.

Gilman Website