The U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship offers awards for study abroad for undergraduate students who are receiving Federal Pell Grant funding at a two-year or four-year college or university to participate in study abroad programs worldwide.
In 2017-2018, over 2,900 scholarships of up to $5,000 will be awarded for undergraduates to study or intern abroad. Additionally, students studying designated languages may be considered for a supplemental Critical Need Language Award of up to $3000.
Additionally, Gilman scholars are also eligible for 12 months of noncompetitive eligibility (NCE) hiring status within the federal government, with the possibility of extensions if certain criteria are met.
Awards website:
https://www.gilmanscholarship.org/program/program-overview/
Campus Contact/ Application Process/ This Year's Deadline:
Campus Contact: Blythe Knott, Director, Overseas and Off-Campus Programs
Eligibility:
Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, in good academic standing, and receiving a federal Pell Grant. Must be in the process of applying to or already accepted to an overseas program in an eligible country.
Typical Deadline:
For Study abroad Spring: October
For Study Abroad Summer: October (early) or March
For Study Abroad Fall or Academic Year: March
Academic Awards & Fellowships is located in room 409 of Miller on the Undergraduate Campus.
email campion@lclark.edu
voice 503-768-7435
Fellowships Advisor
David Campion
Academic Awards & Fellowships
Lewis & Clark
615 S. Palatine Hill Road
Portland OR 97219