Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship

the u.s. department of state’s benjamin a. gilman international scholarship program enables students of limited financial means to study or intern abroad, providing them with skills critical to our national security and economic prosperity. the institute of international education has administered the program since its inception in 2001. 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, and preference is given to veterans when other factors are equivalent. by supporting undergraduate students who have high financial need, the program has be