The Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship
Thursday, August 23rd by jennaInterested in studying abroad but unsure of how to pay for it? There are actually many scholarship programs available to students just like you—even more in recent years than ever before.
The Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship has been providing funding for international study since 2000, when the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs passed the International Academic Opportunity Act. The funds are administered annually through the International Institute of Education.
According to the website, students must meet the following criteria in order to be eligible for this award:
The applicant must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant or provide proof that he/she will be receiving a Pell Grant at the time of application or during the term of their study abroad.
The applicant is applying to or has been accepted into a study abroad program eligible for credit by the student’s accredited institution of higher education in the U.S.
The applicant is studying abroad for at least 4 weeks in one country. Programs going to more than one country are eligible if the student will be studying in one country for at least 4 weeks.
The applicant is studying abroad in any country except Cuba or a country on the State Department’s current Travel Warning list.
The applicant is studying in the fall, spring, or academic year terms including winter inter-sessions. Summer-only programs are not eligible.
If you are interested in participating in this opportunity and meet the above requirements, visit the International Institute of Education website for more details and to apply online. The deadlines to submit applications take place in October and April of each year.
