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Benjamin A Gilman International Scholarship 2026

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

Funding Type

Partial Funding · up to USD 5,000

Eligible Courses

All subjects offered by the universities

Eligible Nationalities

Open to the US nationals

Last Verified On

12 Jun 2026 by WeMakeScholars Scholarship Team

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Overview

Eligibility Criteria for Benjamin A Gilman International Scholarship:

  • Applicants must be citizens of the United States.
  • Applicants must be undergraduate students in good academic standing at an accredited U.S. college or university.
  • Applicants must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant or be able to prove eligibility for one during their study abroad term.
  • Applicants must be applying to or already accepted into a credit-bearing study abroad program, internship, or virtual international program.
  • Applicants must participate in programs located in destinations with a U.S. Department of State Travel Advisory Level 1 or 2.

Value of Benjamin A Gilman International Scholarship:

Awards of up to $5,000 are provided to support study abroad or international internship costs.

Application Process:

Applicants must complete an online application and submit required materials, including a personal statement. There is no interview process. Applicants must apply through the official Gilman Scholarship application system and provide proof of program acceptance before award disbursement.

SIMPLE 5 STEP PROCESS

How to Apply

1

Check Eligibility

Confirm that you meet the scholarship requirements

2

Prepare Documents

Gather all required documents for your application

3

Submit Application

Apply through the official scholarship application process

4

Application Review

The scholarship provider evaluates eligible applications

5

Scholarship Decision

Selected applicants are informed about the final results

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Documents Needed

  • Academic Transcripts (Usually required)

  • Income Certificate (For need-based scholarships)

  • Identity Proof (Usually required)

  • Admission / Offer Letter (For select scholarships)

  • Statement of Purpose (If applicable)

  • Language Test Scores (If applicable)

  • Recommendation Letters (If applicable)

  • Other Supporting Documents (As specified by the scholarship provider)

Note: The exact document requirements vary by scholarship. Always refer to the official application guidelines

FAQs

  • Yes, you can secure an education loan to study abroad at The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Education loans are of two types — Collateral and non-collateral. Collateral includes either: Immovable property – a house or a flat or land (or) liquid security – an FD, or LIC or shares or bonds. Agricultural lands are not accepted by any bank for education loan.

    Public banks like SBI, BOB offer these types of education loans. There are many NBFCs who offer Non-collateral education loans. Apply for the best education loan to study abroad.
  • The deadline of Benjamin A Gilman International Scholarship 2026 is Expired.
  • Benjamin A Gilman International Scholarship 2026 is offered to Bachelors degree.
  • Benjamin A Gilman International Scholarship 2026 is offered for All subjects offered by the universities.
  • Benjamin A Gilman International Scholarship 2026 is open for: Open to the US nationals.
  • Benjamin A Gilman International Scholarship 2026 is offered by The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
  • Benjamin A Gilman International Scholarship 2026 covers Partial Funding, up to USD 5,000.