Deadlines & Timeline Overview
Students can study and intern abroad during the spring, summer, fall or academic year term. Refer to each term for specific dates on the deadlines and timelines for the application cycle. It is important that students apply for the correct scholarship term according to their program dates in order to be considered for the Gilman Scholarship.
Please be aware that the application deadline is in Central Time and take into consideration the applicable time difference as you prepare to submit your application. Late applications are not accepted.
Spring Programs
The spring application cycle is for programs that generally start between December 15 and April 15, and coincide with your home institution's or your international program's spring calendar. This cycle encompasses spring semester, quarter, calendar year, winter inter-session and January term programs that are a minimum of four weeks in length.
View Spring Timeline
Summer Programs
The Gilman Program offers two summer application cycles for programs that generally start between May 1 and August 1 that are a minimum of four weeks in length, and coincide with your home institution's or your international program's summer calendar. Summer cycles encompass summer and May term programs.
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Fall and Academic Year Programs
The fall application cycle is for programs that generally start between July 15 and October 15, and coincide with your home institution's or your international program's fall calendar. This cycle encompasses fall semester, quarter, and academic year programs that are a minimum of four weeks in length.
View Fall/AY Timeline