How many Gilman scholarships are awarded?
Award Benefits Nearly 3,000 scholarships of up to $5,000 will be awarded this academic year for U.S. citizen undergraduates to study or intern abroad.
Is the Gilman Scholarship prestigious?
“The Gilman Scholarship is a prestigious and competitive scholarship that has a national success rate of approximately 27 percent,” said Luis Ruiz, assistant director for advising at Global Education Oregon.
Who issues the Gilman scholarship?
Gilman International Scholarship Program is a program of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
What is the Benjamin A Gilman International Scholarship Program?
The U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship is a grant program that enables students of limited financial means to study or intern abroad, thereby gaining skills critical to our national security and economic competitiveness.
How long should my Gilman essay be?
7,000 characters
Essays should be no more than 7,000 characters for Statement of Purpose and 6,000 character limit for the Community Impact Essay (including spaces), or approximately 1-1.5 pages single-spaced. Describe how the study abroad program or interning abroad will impact your professional and personal development and goals.
How hard is it to get a Gilman scholarship?
A. A complete Gilman Scholarship application consists of 1) online student application, 2) uploaded transcript(s) into application (either official or unofficial), 3) online Study Abroad Advisor certification and 4) online Financial Aid Advisor certification.
Can you get the Gilman twice?
A Gilman Scholarship recipient can only receive the Gilman Scholarship once. If you previously declined the Gilman Scholarship, you are welcome to re-apply for another application cycle, as long as you still meet all eligibility requirements.
How do I write the Gilman scholarship?
Write clearly and concisely; follow the essay guidelines closely. Gilman program reviewers read hundreds of applications and writing an excellent essay that addresses each of the bullet points can make the difference between receiving and not receiving an award.
How selective is the Gilman scholarship?
The Gilman Scholarship Program is a national, highly competitive scholarship. Approximately 1 in 4 Gilman Scholarship applicants are selected to receive the scholarship.