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Gilman International Scholarship


To indicate your interest in the Gilman and receive application support from the Office of Undergraduate Research, Fellowships, & Service Learning please fill out our brief GILMAN INTEREST FORM.

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 2026 Gilman Cycle (in preparation for Study Abroad activities between December 1, 2026 and October 31, 2027)

 

Mon, Aug 31 Gilman Info Session (In-person) 5:30pm- 6:30pm HSS 203 
Tues, Sept 1 Gilman Info Session (Virtual) 5:30pm- 6:30pm Zoom (Register Here for Link)
Tues, Sept 8 Gilman Workshop #1 (Option A)* 5:30pm-7:00pm HSS 203
Wed, Sept 9 Gilman Workshop #1 (Option B)* 5:30pm-7:00pm HSS 203
Tues, Sept 15 Gilman Workshop #2 (Option A)* 5:30pm-7:00pm HSS 203
Wed, Sept 16 Gilman Workshop #2 (Option B)* 5:30pm-7:00pm HSS 203
Tues, Sept 22 Gilman Workshop #3 (Option A)* 5:30pm-7:00pm HSS 203
Wed, Sept 23 Gilman Workshop #3 (Option B)* 5:30pm-7:00pm HSS 203
Wed, Sept 30 Gilman Writing Retreat (Drop-in) 4:30pm-8:00pm HBB 440 (West Wing) – RSVP Here
Thurs, Oct 1 Gilman Deadline 11:59pm (PST) Online Submission

*Students only need to attend one session (Option A or B) of each workshop

 

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