U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational & Cultural Affairs
Year of Inception: 2001 Gilman Alumni: 16,819 Countries of Study: 142 U.S. Institutions: 1,124
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The application for spring 2015 and the early application for summer 2015 to study or intern abroad is now open! The deadline to submit an application in October 7, 2014 by 11:59pm Central Time.
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Applicant webinars include: Program Overview, Walk-through of the Gilman Application, Composing Competitive Essays and Meet Gilman Alumni.
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Jeffrey Wood, recipient of both Gilman and Boren Scholarships, interviewed the First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama, during her visit to China.
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When First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama posed the question, "Why study abroad?", Gilman Alumni joined in on the conversation through CNN iReports.
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The Gilman Scholarship Program aims to diversify the kinds of students who study and intern abroad and the countries and regions where they go by offering awards to U.S. undergraduates who might otherwise not participate due to financial constraints.
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The Gilman Scholarship Program is open to U.S. citizen undergraduate students who are receiving Federal Pell Grant funding at a two-year or four-year college or university to participate in study and intern abroad programs worldwide.
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The Gilman Scholarship Program is sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State. The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs fosters mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries to promote friendly, sympathetic, and peaceful relations.
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Spring 2015 & Summer 2015 Early Application Open
The application for spring 2015 and the early application for summer 2015 to study or intern abroad is now open! The deadline to submit an application is October 7, 2014 by 11:59pm Central Time. Apply Now Advisor Login View Webinar Schedule
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Gilman Scholarship Expands Partnership with JAY Z's Shawn Carter Foundation
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