If you are a Pell Grant recipient and U.S. citizen, you may be eligible to apply for the U.S. State Department’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship! Here’s what you could earn:
- Up to $5,000 for studying or interning abroad + $500 from UMD Education Abroad through the Gilman Guarantee program
- An additional $3,000 if you are studying a Critical Language
- An additional $1,000 STEM Award for applicants who are doing STEM-related research abroad
- and 12 months of noncompetitive eligibility for federal employment for Gilman scholars
UMD students are successful Gilman Scholarship Recipients!
Students who apply for the Benjamin A. Gilman scholarship may be eligible for Education Abroad's Gilman Guarantee program. Please see the UMD Education Abroad Scholarship page for more information about the award and requirements.
To help you join the ranks of UMD Gilman Scholars, the National Scholarships Office is hosting two sessions. Register for one that works for your schedule!
Wednesday, July 16, 4:00 - 4:30 pm
Register here
ELIGIBILITY
Students must be:
- a U.S. citizen
- a Pell Grant recipient
- undergraduate (includes all majors)
- all program lengths are eligible
DEADLINE: October 3, 2025 (For abroad programs that start between December 1, 2025 and October 31, 2026.)