Scholarship
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program
A grant program that enables students of limited financial means to study or intern abroad. It aims to help students gain skills critical to national security and economic competitiveness.
About this scholarship
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program is offered by U.S. Department of State for study in Costa Rica, Ethiopia, Mali, Ecuador at bachelor level. The award is valued at $100 - $5,000, provided as other support.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as other funding. Applicants selected receive $100 - $5,000. Selection is need-based, so financial circumstances are central to the assessment.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at bachelor level. Nationality requirements apply: United States.
Eligibility
U.S. citizen undergraduate students who are receiving Federal Pell Grant funding at a two-year or four-year college or university.
How to apply
Applications close on 2025-03-06. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
bachelor
Nationality requirements
United States
Funding basis
Need-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- U.S. Department of State
- Study destination
- Costa Rica, Ethiopia, Mali, Ecuador
- Eligible applicant countries
- United States
- Award
- $100 - $5,000
- Funding type
- other
- Selection basis
- Need-based
- Study levels
- bachelor
- Nationality
- United States
- Deadline
- Closed · 2025-03-06
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-10-08