About the Gilman

The U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program enables students of limited financial means to study or intern abroad. 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 aims to encourage students to study and intern in a diverse array of countries or areas and world regions. The program also encourages students to study languages, especially critical need languages (those deemed important to national security). Veterans of military service are encouraged to apply. By supporting undergraduate students with high financial need, the program has successfully helped expand access to education abroad.

Gilman Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for a Gilman Scholarship, an applicant must be:

• A citizen of the United States;
• A UT undergraduate student in good standing;
• Receiving a Federal Pell Grant during the time of application or provide proof that they will be receiving a Pell Grant during the term of their study abroad program or internship;
• Planning to participate in a credit-bearing study abroad or internship abroad program.

 

Come to our information sessions and essay workshops

Fall 2025 Gilman Cycle (in preparation for Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall 2026 Study Abroad)

 

Tues, Sept 2	Gilman Info Session (In-person)		5:30pm-6:30pm	MOS 212
Wed, Sept 3	Gilman Info Session (Virtual)		5:30pm-6:30pm	Zoom (Register Here for Link)
Tues, Sept 9	Gilman Workshop #1 (Session A)*		5:30pm-7:00pm	MOS 212
Wed, Sept 10	Gilman Workshop #1 (Session B)*		5:30pm-7:00pm	MOS 212
Tues, Sept 16	Gilman Workshop #2 (Session A)*		5:30pm-7:00pm	MOS 212
Wed, Sept 17	Gilman Workshop #2 (Session B)*		5:30pm-7:00pm	MOS 212
Thurs, Sept 25	Gilman Workshop #3 (Session A)*		5:30pm-7:00pm	MOS 212
Fri, Sept 26	Gilman Workshop #3 (Session B)*		5:30pm-7:00pm	MOS 212
Wed, Oct 1	Gilman Writing Retreat (Drop-in)		5:30pm-9:00pm	HBB 440 (West Wing)
Fri, Oct 3	Gilman Deadline		11:59pm (PST)	Online Submission

*Students only need to attend one session of each workshop

 

Want to know more about any of these? Get in touch with our Assistant Director, Ryan Lee!