Gilman International Scholarship

The Gilman International Scholarship is a Spring Semester scholarship for study aboard.

Who can apply: US citizens-Pell Grant Recipients-Freshmen, Sophmores, Juniors, Seniors-All majors- GPA 3.0 or higher recommended

Minimum Study Abroad Program Length- 4 weeks (28 days)- Maryland's Winter Term Courses are NOT Eligible

Important: Applicants MUST be Pell Grant recipients or be eligible for a Pell Grant during the planned semester or year study abroad.

CONTACT THE NATIONAL STUDY ABROAD OFFICE at gilman@umd.edu to learn more and for assistance with the application process

AWARD: Over 1,200 scholarships of up to $5,000 will be awarded academic year for US citizens undergraduates to study abroad. Award amounts will vary depending on the length of study and student meed with the average award being $4,000. Students are also eligible to receive an additional $3,000 Critical Need Language Supplement from the Gilman Program if their study abroad plans to involve studying any of the following critical languages: Arabic, Chinese, Turkish, Persian, Languages of India and Pakistan, Korean, Russian.