Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship

The Gilman Program offers scholarships of up to $5,000 to Pell Grant recipients participating in credit-bearing abroad programs in locations with Level 1 or Level 2 Travel Advisories, according to the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Consular Affairs Eligible study abroad programs or internships must start between May 1, 2025, and April 30, 2026.


Students interested in Winter, Spring and Calendar Year 2026 can apply for a Gilman now!

The John S. McCain International Scholarship for Military Families (Gilman-McCain Scholarship) provides awards of $5,000 for child and spousal dependents of active or activated United States military personnel to study or intern abroad on credit-bearing programs is also accepting applications

Inquiries should be sent to GEOSchol@gmu.edu or me directly at marnold7@gmu.edu