Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program

Up to $5,000 is available through the U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program, which enables students of limited financial means to study or intern abroad. To be eligible for the Gilman Program, applicants must be 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. 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.

To be eligible for a Gilman Scholarships applicants must meet all eligibility requirements. Want to put together a great application? Check out the videos, essay information and application tips on the Gilman website or better yet, attend an upcoming webinar or essay review session. 

Upcoming Information Sessions and Essay Review

• Thursday, January 30, 7 PM: Gilman Scholarship Program Overview (Webinar). Zoom Registration.
• Wednesday, February 5, 6 PM: Gilman Scholarship Program Overview (In Person). 3rd Floor Conference Room (3119), International Center. 
• Tuesday, February 11, 3 PM: Gilman Scholarship Essay Workshop (In Person). 3rd Floor Conference Room (3119), International Center
• Friday, February 21, 12 PM: Gilman Scholarship Program Overview (Webinar). Zoom Registration.
• Monday, February 24, drop-in between 2 - 4 PM: Gilman Scholarship Drop-In Essay Review (In Person). 3rd Floor Conference Room (3119), International Center. Bring a copy of your essays to have them reviewed by a Global Learning Hub and Prestigious Scholarships staff member. 
• Thursday, February 27, drop-in between 12 - 2 PM: Gilman Scholarship Drop-In Essay Review (In Person). 3rd Floor Conference Room (3119), International Center. Bring a copy of your essays to have them reviewed by a Global Learning Hub and Prestigious Scholarships staff member. 
• Tuesday, March 4, drop-in between 9 - 10 AM: Drop-In "Ask Us Anything" event. (Zoom)
• Wednesday, March 5, drop-in between 3 - 4 PM: Drop-In "Ask Us Anything" event. (Zoom)

Application Opening Dates

• March 2025 Deadline: Application will open in Mid-January 2025 for applicants whose abroad programs or internships start between May 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026. This cycle encompasses Summer 2025, Fall 2025, academic year 2025-2026, and Spring 2026 abroad programs or internships. 

Application Deadlines

• March 2025 Deadline: Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time for applicants whose abroad programs or internships start between May 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026. This cycle encompasses Summer 2025, Fall 2025, academic year 2025-2026, and Spring 2026 abroad programs or internships. 

Application Status Notification

• October 2024 Deadline: Applicants will be notified of their status in December 2024. 
• March 2025 Deadline: Applicants will be notified of their status in May 2025. 

Study Abroad Certifying Advisors

• Select Nicole Uhlinger as the Study Abroad advisor for any UC Davis Summer Abroad and UC Davis Summer Abroad Internships.
• Select Anna Yang as the Study Abroad advisor for any UC Davis Quarter Abroad programs.
• Select Tiffany Macias Silva as the Study Abroad advisor for any UCEAP or Independent Study Abroad programs.

Financial Aid Certifying Advisors

• Select Scott Palmer as the Financial Aid advisor for any UC Davis Summer Abroad and UC Davis Summer Abroad Internships.
• Select Nataly Florian as the Financial Aid advisor for any UC Davis Quarter Abroad, UCEAP or Independent Study Abroad programs.

For advising and essay review, please contact Scott Palmer.
 

UC Davis has been recognized for producing the 3rd most Gilman Scholars in the country, with 51 students receiving Gilman scholarships in the 2018-19 year. Read more

Critical Need Language Award

Interested in studying a language abroad? Applicants who study a critical need language while abroad can apply for a supplemental award of up to $3,000 for a combined total of $8,000. More information about the Critical Need Language Award.

STEM Supplemental Award

Interested in conducting STEM-related research abroad? Applicants who conduct STEM-related research abroad as part of their study abroad or international internship program can apply for a supplemental award of up to $1,000. More information about the STEM Supplemental Award.

The Gilman/McCain Scholarship

The Gilman-McCain Scholarship provides awards of $5,000 for undergraduate child and spousal dependents of active or activated United States military personnel during the time of application (including Air Force, Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard, Army, Army National Guard, Army Reserve, Coast Guard, Coast Guard Reserve, Marine Corps, Marine Corps Reserve, Navy, Navy Reserve, Space Force, NOAA Commissioned Corps, and USPHS Commissioned Corps) to study or intern abroad on credit-bearing programs. Applicants must be recipients of any type of Title IV federal financial aid during the time of application or provide proof that they will be receiving Title IV federal financial aid during their study abroad program or internship. Read more about the eligibility requirements. Review the resources and advisors listed above and please attend one of our Information Sessions.

Application Opening

• January 2025 Deadline: Application is NOW OPEN for applicants whose in-person programs or internships start between February 1, 2025 to October 31, 2025. This cycle encompasses Spring 2025, Summer 2025, Fall 2025, and academic year 2025-26 programs. 

Application Deadline

• January 2025 Deadline: Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time for applicants whose in-person programs or internships start between February 1, 2025 to October 31, 2025. This cycle encompasses Spring 2025, Summer 2025, Fall 2025, and academic year 2025-26 programs. 

Application Status Notification

• October 2024 Deadline: Applicants will be notified of their status in December 2024
• January 2025 Deadline: Applicants will be notified of their status in February 2025

Contact Information

Nicole Uhlinger

Study Abroad Enrollment and Operations Officer
Global Learning Hub, Global Affairs
nmuhlinger@ucdavis.edu